Barring intervention from a federal judge or the U.S. Supreme Court, a convicted killer from mid-Missouri will be executed this evening at the state’s maximum-security prison in …
Read More »CPD chief to retire this summer; CPOA praises Chief Jones
Columbia’s police chief has announced his retirement, effective August 1. Chief Geoff Jones has served the department for more than 24 years, starting as a patrol officer …
Read More »Two teens shot to death after weekend disturbance during party near Columbia, deputies say
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say two teenagers were shot to death and four others were wounded in that Sunday morning incident near Columbia. The deadly shooting happened …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols previews tonight’s city council meeting on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) is asking residents to attend tonight’s city council meeting to support law enforcement. Attorney Donald Weaver will address the council tonight …
Read More »Columbia officials say GoCOMO study will help staffing levels
Columbia’s city manager says GoCOMO will undergo a comprehensive transit study this year. De’Carlon Seewood announced the study during his recent state of the city address. “This …
Read More »Columbia electric utility rates would increase, under plan before city council
A proposed bill to raise Columbia’s electric utility rates by about 6.9 percent will be introduced at tonight’s (Monday) Columbia city council meeting. The council will first-read …
Read More »(AUDIO): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Missouri’s 2024 gubernatorial race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn expects this to be a big quarter for GOP gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft, describing him as the front-runner in the primary race. …
Read More »Mid-Missouri motorcyclist killed in crash in Moniteau County
Missouri state troopers say a motorcyclist from California, Missouri was killed in a weekend crash on Highway 5 in Moniteau County. The State Highway Patrol says 41-year-old …
Read More »(AUDIO): Three representatives of St. Raymond’s Society discuss move to former Ronald McDonald House on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
An organization that serves pregnant women and new mothers in need has recently moved into the former Ronald McDonald House near Keene in Columbia. St. Raymond’s Society …
Read More »(AUDIO): Veteran Mizzou football broadcast Hall of Famer remembered for his excitement, preparation
The longtime voice of Mizzou football will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame tonight at the Lake of the Ozarks. The late …
Read More »More than 1,000 visitors expected to be in Columbia this weekend for Special Olympics
Columbia’s hotels, restaurants and stores will be extra-busy tonight, tomorrow and Sunday, as the Special Olympics Missouri state summer games get underway. The opening ceremony is tonight …
Read More »UPDATE: Child passenger in Boone County head-on collision has died
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says a six-year-old child who was a passenger in this week’s horrific head-on collision on East New Haven road has died at …
Read More »High-profile Cole County murder trial being delayed; case dates back more than 32 years
The murder trial for a mid-Missouri man charged with killing his classmate in Russellville in 1991 has been delayed. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel P. Green has …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager touts EquipmentShare and Swift Foods; acknowledges staffing shortages in every department
Columbia’s city manager highlighted the city’s explosive growth during Wednesday’s state of the city address. De’Carlon Seewood tells reporters and residents that the city has already plotted …
Read More »(AUDIO): Laborers’ Local 955 says Columbia has a staffing crisis that’s getting worse
Motorists and pedestrians in downtown Columbia noticed a large inflatable rat outside city hall during Wednesday’s state of the city address, as union members protested the city’s …
Read More »UPDATE: Names of two motorists killed on New Haven Road released by Boone County authorities
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two motorists killed in Wednesday morning’s head-on collision on East New Haven road. Boone County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Columbia pedestrian killed on Highway 63 identified
Columbia Police have identified the pedestrian that was struck and killed early Wednesday morning on northbound Highway 63 near Grindstone as 36-year-old Brandon Lee of Columbia. CPD …
Read More »Popular Columbia restaurant closing its Peachtree location
Columbia’s popular 44 Stone Public House says it will close its doors on Peachtree drive in July, after more than 12 years in operation. 44 Stone Public …
Read More »June 12 jury trial date appears to be a go in Columbia’s Keith Comfort case
A Boone County judge has scheduled a June 12 jury trial for a Columbia man charged with strangling his wife to death in 2006 and placing her …
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