Columbia Police investigators have identified the pedestrian struck and killed Saturday evening on Highway 63 near Conley Road as Cassandra Shafer of Columbia. Detectives say the 54-year-old …
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MoDOT thanks Missourians for their patience during Sorrels overpass demolition
The heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 just west of Columbia has been demolished, and traffic is flowing freely on this Monday morning. The state Department of Transportation …
Read More »EnergyLink CEO Chris Ihler appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
EnergyLink designs, builds and funds utility scale renewable and energy efficiency projects backed by performance contracts with strong financial reporting. The company’s headquarters are in Columbia, and …
Read More »MoDOT urges you to avoid I-70 near Sorrels overpass this weekend; Chiefs and Packers fans could be impacted
State transportation officials are warning about significant delays this weekend at the heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70, just west of Columbia. The bridge was struck by a passing …
Read More »Expect significant backups on I-70 near Kingdom City all weekend
With thousands of people heading to Columbia Friday and Saturday for state high school cross country championships, state transportation officials are warning you to expect significant delays …
Read More »Former Mizzou football coach praised by Dr. Choi
The UM System president has high praise for former Mizzou football coach Warren Powers, who passed away this week after battling Alzheimer’s. UM System President Dr. Mun …
Read More »COU still speaking to United about future possibilities
Columbia leaders say they’ll continue to speak to United Airlines about future opportunities at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen is reacting to the announcement …
Read More »Numerous objections from both sides in Columbia’s Elledge murder trial
Jurors in Joseph Elledge’s Columbia murder trial heard Thursday testimony from a former CPD detective involved in the October 2019 investigation. The 26-year-old Elledge is charged with …
Read More »Scooter’s Coffee coming to Ashland; city police to relocate in new facility
The mayor of one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing towns says Scooter’s Coffee is coming to Ashland. Mayor Richard Sullivan made the announcement on Facebook, saying Scooter’s will build …
Read More »United to indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport, effective January 4
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by …
Read More »Boone County jury in Elledge murder trial hears hours of tapes in open court
A Boone County jury in a high-profile Columbia murder trial learned Wednesday that Joseph Elledge and Menggi Ji both secretly recorded conversations with the other at times. …
Read More »GOP congressional candidate from Stockton focusing on agriculture and rural health care; district includes Columbia
Agriculture is a top priority for a farmer and certified public accountant who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district. Stockton Republican Kelena Bruce tells “Wake …
Read More »Sorrels overpass demolition begins Friday near Columbia; MoDOT urges you to consider alternate routes all weekend
State transportation officials say demolition on the heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 near Columbia will begin Friday night. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says Emery Sapp …
Read More »More than 550,00 Missouri children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID vaccinations
Missouri health officials have adopted the CDC’s recommendation for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) …
Read More »Jurors hear graphic details in first day of Elledge murder trial in Columbia
A Boone County jury heard two different stories about how Menggi Ji died, during Tuesday’s opening statements in a high-profile Columbia murder trial. Boone County Prosecutor Dan …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s parking lot to be expanded; project will include improved lighting
A proposed expansion of the south parking lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) has received the green light from Columbia’s city council this week. City officials say …
Read More »Former Boone County clerk running for Congress is focusing on military issues
A former Boone County clerk who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district says his top priority is national security. Taylor Burks served three combat deployments …
Read More »Columbia voters approve park sales tax extension; voter turnout is 11 percent
A park sales tax extension ballot measure has been overwhelmingly approved by Columbia voters. Tuesday’s vote total was 7,202 in favor, with 1,760 opposed. The one-eighth cent park …
Read More »Parson: state operations will continue uninterrupted, despite Monday’s blaze in Jefferson City
Missouri’s governor says there were no injuries in Monday night’s fire that destroyed a leased state facility in Jefferson City. The building on East Elm housed the …
Read More »Jury to hear opening statements in Elledge murder trial in Columbia; 12 jurors and three alternates selected
A jury will hear opening statements Tuesday morning at the Boone County Courthouse in Joseph Elledge’s murder trial. The 26-year-old Columbia man is charged with first degree …
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