Columbia man killed in a vehicle-pedestrian collision.
A vehicle struck a pedestrian on Saturday on East Broadway near north First Street.
The report states that Brady L. Ewing, 55, was walking eastbound in the turn lane while a 2019 Honda Civic was traveling westbound. When Ewing walked into the passing lane of traffic, he was struck by the Civic.
Missouri’s Child Care Data System looks to streamline resources
Missouri will launch a new Child Care Data System (CCDS), consolidating many online resources into a single system.
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The CCDS will increase access for families, allowing them to more easily apply for child care subsidies, Thomas said. She also expects increased interest from child care providers who want to become contracted providers for child care subsidies.
According to a monthly report by the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), between September 2018 and September 2023, the total number of children served dropped from over 34,000 to under 24,000.
Missouri man returns home five months after near-fatal ATV accident
In December, 20-year-old Dalton Hazlett returned to his home in Pilot Grove after six months of rehabilitation care in Nebraska.
Hazlett sustained a diffuse axonal injury, a type of traumatic brain injury, in an ATV accident. He also broke several bones and collapsed a lung.
First responders airlifted Dalton Hazlett to University Hospital in Columbia. Angela Hazlett said doctors told the family to get their son’s affairs in order because they gave him a zero chance of survival.
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‘First Day Hikes’: A way to start the new year on the right foot
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Several Missouri state parks and historic sites will again be included in First Day Hikes, a nationwide initiative launched by the National Association of State Park Directors, on Monday, with staffers offering guided hikes with fun, fresh air and scenic views.
The initiative is a chance to start the new year on the right foot — by getting outside and connecting with nature, according to the association’s website. The association also recommends boating, fishing, horseback riding or simply a peaceful picnic in state parks.
On Friday, the National Weather Service forecast for Monday in Columbia was sunny skies and a high temperature of 36 degrees.
Fight over proposed Kansas City landfill will return to Missouri legislature
Communities bordering the southern stretch of Kansas City and their state legislators are gearing up once again to fight developers’ plan to build a landfill near a high-end golf course subdivision.
It’s Haffner’s second attempt at blocking the landfill. He first introduced a version of the bill this spring after news of the proposed landfill began circulating. The legislation would make it harder for a developer to build a waste disposal facility on the Kansas City border.
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Earlier this month, the PAC said it appreciated the lawmakers’ efforts to expand the buffer zone between residents and landfills.
Fans and Columbia businesses celebrate Mizzou’s Cotton Bowl win
Just hours after Mizzou’s win against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, fans are out looking for championship merchandise.
On Saturday, the business did not have championship merch. However, it did order the gear last week, in anticipation of the win.
Another Columbia business is also waiting for gear to arrive. Tiger Spirit in downtown Columbia preordered merch as well.
Missouri sports betting is set to launch Dec. 1, with a number of sportsbooks set to be available in the Ozark State in the coming weeks.
While new users can’t place wagers until launch day, Missouri bettors can now deposit funds into their newly created accounts, so by early December they’ll be all set.
There is ample anticipation among Missourians to get into the sports gambling action. Now, let’s examine some of the best Missouri Sportsbooks to utilize on launch day.
What sports betting apps are available in Missouri?
Fanatics Sportsbook
BetMGM
FanDuel
DraftKings
Caesars Sportsbook
bet365
Underdog
Best sports betting apps in Missouri
Fanatics Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Custom promos and bonuses for users
Each wager contributes toward ‘FanCash’ balance
Closely aligned to the Fanatics merchandise brand
In conjunction with Boyd Gaming, like BetMGM Missouri, bettors can access Fanatics by mobile app or in-person at a Fanatics Sportsbook location.
New users, after an initial deposit of $50, can access up to $3,000 in FanCash with the Fanatics Sportsbook MO Promo codeNYPOST. Essentially, this can be used to place bets, buy casino credits, or purchase any team apparel under the Fanatics brand umbrella.
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Must be 21+ and physically present in MO. New customers who establish a Missouri Fanatics Sportsbook account (“Account”), opt in and make a deposit of at least $50 by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 30, 2025, are eligible for fifteen (15) No Sweat Bets (one per day for fifteen straight days). Place a cash wager of $1+ on any market with odds of -500 or longer, and if that wager settles as a loss, you are eligible to receive FanCash in the amount of the losing wager, up to $200 per day. See full Promo Terms and FanCash terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.
BetMGM Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Versatile betting options
Users can watch live events via streaming or gamecast to track current wagers
Substantially good rewards setup for existing customers
Although not as popular as FanDuel or DraftKings, BetMGM offers a steady stream of promos and betting tools for users.
As of March 2025, BetMGM is listed as an official partner of the Kansas City Chiefs.
With code BetMGM Sportsbook MO Bonus CodePOSTBET, new Missouri users can get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet doesn’t win +100 on pre-registration.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. MO Only. New Customer Offer (If applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Please gamble responsibly.
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FanDuel Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Same Game Parlay+ option
Top rated by bettors
Lighting quick withdraw features
In August 2025, North America’s top gambling enterprise announced a partnership with St. Louis City Soccer Club of the MLS as its market access partner for the Missouri launch.
An intriguing Pre-Launch Missouri offer is the FanDuel Sportsbook promo, which grants new users $400 in bonus bets after placing a $5 wager.
New users in the Show Me State can bet $5 and get $400 in bonus bets if your bet wins with FanDuel.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. 21+ and present in MO. Pre-Launch $100 Offer: Bonus bets expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in MO. Unique user identity verification required. Post Launch $300 Offer: First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus bets expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms for both offers at sportsbook.fanduel.com
DraftKings Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
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Unique promo offers and codes
Easy and interactive mobile display
Harmless accessibility with DraftKings DFS
One of two books that holds an untethered mobile sports betting license in Missouri.
This type of agreement will give DraftKings the green light to operate its online sportsbook independently in the state without the need for a local partnership with a professional sports team or state casino.
The Missouri DraftKings Sportsbook MO promo allows users to bet $5 and earn $300 in bonus money on Launch Day (Dec. 1).
21+. Physically present in Missouri. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. Subject to regulatory licensing requirements. New customers who successfully sign-up will receive $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets on launch day. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after issuance. Stake removed from payout. Ends when DraftKings is permitted to accept sports wagers in MO. Ends 11/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK.
Caesars Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Impeccable rewards program
Highly functional application
Multiple Parlay options for users
Similar to BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook, Missouri bettors can utilize Caesars via mobile betting or in person at select partner Casino locations.
Caesars Sportsbooks Bonus Code POSTBETMOallows new bettors to wager $5 and receive an additional $150 in bonus bets if that bet wins.
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Must be 21+ and physically present in MO. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code and deposit $5 or more by 11:59 PM ET on 11/30/25. Must opt in from My Promos within 30 days of registration. Tokens max. bet amount: $25 per token. Tokens bet max. add’l winnings: $2,500 per token. Tokens expire 30 days after receipt. Tokens not reissued for voided/pushed bets. Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win: Min. qualifying bet amount: $5. Min. Odds: -500. First wager after registration must qualify. Awarded as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire 30 days after receipt. Bonus Bet amount not returned for winning bets. See Caesars.com/promos or the Promotions tab on the app for full terms. Void where prohibited. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
bet365 Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Ability to “payout” early on active wagers
One-of-a-kind odds boosts
Numerous options outside of the U.S. for international sporting events
Although baseball season just wrapped up, bettors in Missouri can look ahead to MLB action next season and the Cardinals’ opening day showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays next March.
New users using the bet365 Sportsbook MO bonus codeNYPBET will be able to access $365 in betting value after placing a $10 wager within 30 days of sign-up, win or lose.
The reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers are also favored to three-peat, with +350 odds of winning the 2026 World Series.
Right now, the Cardinals have 100/1 odds of taking home the title.
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GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+ only. Must be physically located in MO. T&Cs Apply. In App Only.
Underdog Sportsbook’s elaborate facets:
Easily compatible with Underdog DFS
Interactive tournaments and games to play with other users
Top-of-the-line research tools for wagering
In September, the New York-based daily fantasy games pioneer announced a partnership with the MLB’s Kansas City Royals.
Underdog Sportsbook promo code NYPOST sets up new users with $100 in bonus entries after a $5 wager.
GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+ only. Must be located in MO. T&Cs Apply. Please play responsibly.
When will Sports Betting be available in the state of Missouri?
Missouri sports betting is set to go live on Dec. 1, 2025, and the Show-Me State has confirmed that a plethora of sportsbook options will be available to customers once the market is up and running.
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Thanks to voters, sports betting in Missouri was approved by a 2nd Amendment on a November 2024 ballot.
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps
These constitutional alterations allowed the Missouri Gaming Commission to license and regulate sports betting, including up to 14 operators, as well as partnerships with several casinos and professional sports teams.
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A pair of Oklahoma’s key defensive players are trending toward being unavailable for the Sooners’ Week 13 matchup with the Missouri Tigers.
For the second straight game, the Sooners’ defense will be without star pass rusher R Mason Thomas and cornerback Gentry Williams. Thomas was injured in the first quarter of Oklahoma’s win over Tennessee in Week 10. Williams has been battling shoulder issues for several seasons and is unlikely to play once again. He hasn’t played since Oklahoma’s win over South Carolina.
The Missouri Tigers received great news on Friday. It was reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel that starting quarterback Beau Pribula was expected to be the starting quarterback for the Tigers on Saturday. That’s reflected in his absence from the Friday night availability report.
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Pribula has far more experience than true freshman quarterback Matt Zollers and is a dual-threat option for the Tigers. The Sooners’ defense will face a greater challenge with Pribula running the offense. He hasn’t played since Missouri’s 17-10 loss to Vanderbilt back on October 25. How well his ankle holds up in game will be a key storyline to the game.
Here’s a look at the Friday night availability report ahead of Oklahoma-Missouri, which kicks off at 11 a.m. CT.
Oklahoma Sooners Availability Report
Player
Position
Availability
Troy Everett
OL
Out
Jacob Sexton
OL
Out
Jake Taylor
OL
Out
Heath Ozaeta
OL
Out
Jovantae Barnes
RB
Out
Kendel Dolby
DB
Out
Gentry Williams
CB
Doubtful
R Mason Thomas
DL
Doubtful
Missouri Tigers Availability Report
Player
Position
Availability
Sam Horn
QB
Out
Blake Craig
K
Out
DeMarion Fowlkes
WR
Out
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