The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says you can expect nighttime lane closures on busy I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City, once works begins this summer to …
Read More »Well-known Columbia heating and air conditioning company celebrating its 40th anniversary
Columbia’s Star Refrigeration began with two service trucks and three employees in 1984. The company, which is now known as Star Heating and Air Conditioning, is celebrating …
Read More »Fulton fire officials say blaze that destroyed chiropractic facility could have started in the attic
This week’s blaze that destroyed a popular Fulton chiropractic facility is listed as undetermined. There were no injuries in Monday night’s fire at the Total Health and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri motorists will see I-70 expansion work in Columbia area starting in July
Look for work to begin after the fourth of July on the massive $405-million project to rebuild and expand I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City. The state …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia shots fired suspect to appear in court today
Court documents say a Columbia shots fired suspect was on bond for resisting arrest, tampering and leaving the scene of an accident in Callaway County. He’ll make …
Read More »Former Mizzou hoops coach Norm Stewart joins Stan Musial and others in Hall of Famous Missourians
Missouri’s House Speaker praises former Mizzou basketball coach Norm Stewart’s induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians. House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) says Coach Stewart’s legacy …
Read More »Columbia officials predict capital improvement sales tax extension would raise $126-million
Columbia’s city council is considering placing measure on your August ballot to extend the quarter-cent capital improvement sales tax. The measure was approved by voters in 2015 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Southern Boone R-1 superintendent predicts Ranken’s Ashland campus will open numerous doors in future
The superintendent in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland predicts Ranken Technical College’s new Ashland campus will be a game-changer for young people across …
Read More »UPDATE: New roof and additional work completed on south Columbia home that was site of gruesome murder
A new roof has been built on the south Columbia home that was the site of January’s gruesome murder and arson fire. 939 the Eagle’s Jeff Ausmus …
Read More »MoDOT plans Wednesday open house on massive I-70 expansion project in mid-Missouri
This afternoon and evening are your opportunities to learn new details about the massive I-70 expansion project that begins this summer between Columbia and Kingdom City, including …
Read More »UPDATE: 18-year-old Columbia shots fired suspect captured after standoff
Columbia Police have captured an 18-year-old shots fired suspect, following a standoff at the Columbia Square apartments on Claudell lane. CPD is seeking first degree assault and …
Read More »Columbia’s Welcome Inn and Habitat for Humanity receive ARPA dollars
Boone County commissioners have awarded the final $6.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to 19 organizations across the county. ARPA was signed by …
Read More »NWS: An additional inch of rain is possible Wednesday evening and Thursday in mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says the Missouri River in Jefferson City crested Tuesday, and additional rain is in the forecast for this afternoon …
Read More »26 firefighters battle blaze that destroys Fulton’s Total Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fulton firefighters say the Missouri state fire marshal’s office is now investigating Monday night’s blaze that caused extensive damage to the Total Health and Rehabilitation Center on …
Read More »Ethics complaint dismissed against Missouri’s House Speaker
Missouri’s GOP House Speaker says Monday’s House Ethics Committee vote to dismiss an ethics complaint against him vindicates him. The Associated Press (AP) reports Monday’s committee vote …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate staffer Jacob Schelp discusses state budget and FRA legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri lawmakers have until Friday May 10 to approve a balanced budget, under the state Constitution. The Missouri House has approved an approximately $49-billion state operating budget. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Ranken’s Ashland campus could expand programming in the future
The president of Ranken Technical College says their new multi-million dollar campus in fast-growing Ashland will be industry-driven. Ranken president Don Pohl spoke at Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony: …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s new athletic director starts on Wednesday
The UM System President describes Mizzou’s 22nd athletic director as a proven leader with the vision they need to achieve their championship goals. UM System President Dr. …
Read More »A familiar name in Columbia is new deputy city manager
Columbia’s city manager is praising Matt Unrein, who’s been named as the next deputy city manager. Mr. Unrein, who has worked in Festus, Arnold, Ferguson and Maryville, …
Read More »UPDATE: Flash flooding causes three state highways in Boone County to close
State transportation officials say three state highways in Boone County are currently closed this morning, due to flash flooding. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says Route …
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