Matthew Culbert passes Heaven Maggard their friend Kelsey Knox's wedding ring after searching through the ashes with Drew Alexander, right, where her dresser once stood on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in Wooldridge, Mo. After the wildfire, Cody Knox said the rings were the one thing he wanted. The Knox’s friends recovered a class ring, a wedding ring — a family heirloom — and another unknown ring.
Lauryn Cummings, right, watches Brandon Gregory Jr. hug Bailey Sims, center, after she sang at Zou Soul on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the University of Missouri’s Sinquefield Music Center in Columbia, Mo. The Legion of Black Collegians homecoming week activities include a homecoming ball and a step-show.
Jan Sines pulls the side of the balloon during cold inflation on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. The balloon's name, Cottie Wopple, means to travel with intent to an unknown destination.
Luchadores Bash Brawnson, left, and The Brauler wrestle in the Title Defense match on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn. The lucha libre gym, Rudos Promotions, is making efforts to bring the sport to audiences across Minnesota.
Windsor High School junior Dalton Witherspoon yells in victory to the school's crowd of supporters after winning the Class 1 State Championship Dec. 5, 2020, at Blair Oaks Athletic Complex in Wardsville, Mo. Witherspoon led the team in rushing yards, racking up 2,386 yards before the final game.
Kat Wright, aka Pushy Kat, skates laps around the roller derby rink during warmups Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Bob LeMone Building in Hallsville, Mo. Wright found roller derby after looking for community and regular exercise.
Missouri defensive back Joseph Charleston tackles South Carolina running back Juju McDowell on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. The Tigers won 23-10 for their first road win of the season.
Players watch the ball fly toward the Rock Bridge net on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. The Bruins won against the Fr. Tolton Trailblazers 4-0.
