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Columbia expects $1.2 million economic boost from NCAA Cross Country Championships

Editor’s note: Megan McConachie’s title has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NCAA Cross Country Championships is expected to bring in $1.2 million in revenue to the city this weekend, according to the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau . From hotels to restaurants, local businesses are anticipating a significant economic boost as hundreds of athletes

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Mizzou releases injury report ahead of showdown with Mississippi State

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football has revealed new injury designations for its starting quarterback and tight end. Beau Pribula was upgraded to ‘doubtful’ and Brett Norfleet was labeled as ‘questionable’ on the team’s initial Week 12 injury report on Wednesday night. Pribula’s status has improved since last week’s injury report. The Penn State transfer was

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Mid-Missouri student-athletes sign with collegiate athletics programs

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several of Mid-Missouri’s top student-athletes have officially put pen to paper. Rock Bridge, Southern Boone and Blair Oaks were among multiple local high schools that hosted National Signing Day ceremonies to celebrate their student-athletes who have signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) to continue their athletics careers at the collegiate level.

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Eli Drinkwitz shares injury updates on Beau Pribula, Brett Norfleet

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula and tight end Brett Norfleet’s timelines to return remain unclear. On Wednesday, MU head coach Eli Drinkwitz provided the latest information on Pribula and Norfleet’s statuses during the weekly SEC Football Coaches Teleconference, following their respective injuries in the team’s seven-point loss to Vanderbilt. Pribula exited Saturday’s game

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