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Sterling Sewell

Sterling Sewell

Sterling Sewell is a reporter for the Columbia Missourian.

Capitol art captures views of Missouri a century ago

By: and - October 7, 2024

Lightning flashed over the Missouri Capitol on Oct. 6, 1924, just 13 years after the building burned to the ground following a powerful lightning strike. This time lightning flashes were joined by the red hues of celebratory fireworks. This was the grand pageant to celebrate the opening of the new Capitol. Though the Capitol had […]

Republicans pick James Coyne to run in Boone County state Senate race

By: - May 22, 2024

James Coyne was selected as the GOP candidate for an open Boone County seat in the Missouri Senate by the Republican 19th Senatorial District Committee two days before the nomination deadline. Coyne is the owner of health insurance company Coyne Agency. In the 2020 state Senate race, Coyne ran as an independent write-in candidate. During […]