You no longer need an appointment to get a COVID test at MU Health Care’s test collection site on West Broadway in Columbia. MU Health says walk-ins …
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Logboat Brewery expansion approved by Columbia’s city council
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to Logboat Brewery’s expansion plans. The council voted Monday evening to approve multiple rezoning requests from Logboat for its …
Read More »Human rights commission wants Columbia to change temperature rule for Wabash overnight center
Columbia’s Human Rights Commission is recommending that the city implement a temporary increase in the cut-off temperature for the emergency Wabash overnight center from nine degrees Fahrenheit …
Read More »BREAKING: Missouri’s governor rejects clemency request from convicted Columbia triple killer
Missouri’s governor has rejected a clemency request from convicted Columbia triple killer Ernest Lee Johnson, clearing the way for Tuesday’s scheduled execution in southeast Missouri’s Bonne Terre. …
Read More »AUDIO): Federation for Children head Jean Evans joins “Wake Up Columbia” to discuss school choice and Missouri’s ESA bill
Former State Rep. Jean Evans (R-Manchester) now leads the Missouri Federation for Children. She’s also a former Missouri Republican Party executive director. She joined “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »(AUDIO): Shelter Insurance’s new President/CEO speaks on the “CEO Round Table”
Columbia-based Shelter Insurance has about 1,200 employees in Columbia alone, with an annual payroll of $91 million. They’re celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, which will include …
Read More »Columbia-based Shelter Insurance celebrating its 75th anniversary; they have 1,200 Columbia employees
A major insurance company that’s headquartered in Columbia is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Shelter Insurance, which is comprised of 11 companies, operates in 21 states. …
Read More »Jefferson City’s Best Buy to close in late October
One of the largest stores on heavily-traveled Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City will be closing at the end of the month. Best Buy’s final day of business …
Read More »Logboat brewery expansion and ARPA funding to be discussed by Columbia’s City Council on Monday
Columbia’s City Council is set to vote Monday night on multiple rezoning issues involving a future expansion of the Logboat brewery facility on Fay street. Logboat wants …
Read More »MU Health will move pediatric services from Keene location to main Columbia campus in November
MU Health Care says its $232 million new Children’s Hospital and tower project will open in the summer of 2024 at Hitt and Lake streets in Columbia. …
Read More »Jefferson City Police: men involved in weekend fight uncooperative with authorities
Jefferson City Police need your help in solving a weekend disturbance that involved firearms, a stabbing and several people covered in blood. It happened late Saturday night …
Read More »Minnesota sex crimes suspect captured in Jefferson City; suspect told police he planned to die Saturday
Jefferson City Police have arrested a wanted Minnesota suspect, after the man allegedly threatened to assault them so they’d use lethal force against him. JCPD officers say 53-year-old …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congresswoman Hartzler weighs in on infrastructure bill and on Milley testimony
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), who serves on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss the infrastructure bill and this …
Read More »Pandemic and building material shortage cause Schnucks to delay opening of new Columbia store
The pandemic and a shortage of materials have caused Schnucks to delay the opening of its store on Clark Lane near the Lake of the Woods exit …
Read More »Friday groundbreaking set for new MU Children’s Hospital in Columbia
State officials will join MU Health Care leaders for Friday afternoon’s groundbreaking for the $232 million new Children’s Hospital and tower project. The ceremony will begin at …
Read More »UM Curators approve naming MU football’s indoor practice facility for alums/donors
The UM Board of Curators has voted unanimously to name Mizzou football’s new indoor practice facility in Columbia for two longtime supporters of Mizzou athletics. MU graduates …
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