You have three more nights to experience Veterans United’s massive holiday light display in south Columbia. The drive-through experience will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday from …
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7,500 people have attended Shelter’s “Winter Wonderland” in Columbia
Shelter Insurance’s “Winter Wonderland” garden of lights will wrap up next week, at Shelter’s headquarters in west Columbia. The Winter Wonderland will be offered again tonight (Friday) …
Read More »Mid-Missouri state veterans cemetery is decorated with wreaths
You have an opportunity to participate Saturday morning in “Wreaths Across America.” The event honors America’s veterans and takes place at each of the five Missouri Veteran …
Read More »Commerce Bank one for one food drive raises more than $60,000
Officials from the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri are praising area residents for their generosity with Wednesday’s Commerce Bank One for One Food drive. The …
Read More »Rowden: congressional redistricting and education to be key legislative issues in early 2022
A Missouri Senate leader says congressional redistricting will be a top issue when state lawmakers return to Jefferson City in January. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) …
Read More »Strong winds in mid-Missouri knock lights down; no serious injuries reported
Wednesday night’s severe weather prompted numerous severe thunderstorm warnings across mid-Missouri. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Boone, Cole, Callaway, Audrain, Moniteau, Cooper, Howard and Randolph counties. …
Read More »Missouri Task Force One crews have finished more than 1,000 assessments in tornado-damaged Kentucky
Members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force 1 are conducting damage assessments on every structure in tornado-damaged Mayfield, Kentucky. That’s about 60 miles east of Sikeston, Missouri. Boone …
Read More »Commerce Bank One for One Food Drive is Wednesday until 6 pm
The Commerce Bank One for One food drive sponsored by Zimmer Radio Group is underway at this hour at both Columbia Mall and Jefferson City’s Orscheln. 939 …
Read More »DHSS: 61 percent of Missourians have received their first dose of COVID vaccine
State health officials say Tuesday marked the first full year of safe and effective COVID vaccines being administered in Missouri. The state Department of Health and Senior …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County judge rejects bond for Columbia-area murder suspect
A Columbia man charged with killing a man in Boone County in November remains jailed without bond. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first degree murder for …
Read More »Kawasaki to hold Columbia job event on Tuesday; looking for workers for Boonville plant
Boonville economic development officials are encouraging anyone interested in working at Kawasaki’s Boonville plant to attend a meet-and-greet Tuesday evening in Columbia. The event will be held …
Read More »One for One food drive is Wednesday in Columbia/Jefferson City; Zimmer Radio Group will have live reports
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri says the need to address hunger never goes away. Wednesday is your opportunity to donate food or money to …
Read More »UPDATE: CPS to end indoor mask mandate
Missouri’s attorney general is praising news that Columbia’s school board has voted to end CPS’ indoor mask requirement. Our news partner ABC-17 reports Monday night’s board vote …
Read More »Buzz-in security upgrades coming to three Columbia middle schools
Three Columbia Public Schools (CPS) middle schools will be getting buzz-in systems and a secure vestibule. Columbia’s school board has awarded a $369,000 bid to Columbia’s Grove …
Read More »Boone County murder suspect may request bond reduction on Tuesday
An accused murderer from Columbia remains jailed without bond this (Tuesday) morning, after he fled to Iowa after the killing. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first …
Read More »CPS considering an $80-million bond issue for April
You could be voting on an $80-million bond issue for Columbia Public Schools (CPS) in April. Columbia’s school board will hear a report about the no tax …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Fire’s Blomenkamp discusses Task Force One’s deployment to Kentucky on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One members are now in western Kentucky’s Mayfield, performing search and wellness checks in the tornado-damaged town. The 48 crew members are working …
Read More »Missouri’s governor speaks to President Biden after deadly tornadoes in Show-Me State
Missouri’s governor says at least four people have been killed in the Show-Me State from Friday night’s devastating tornadoes. A woman was killed inside her home during …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One performing checks in hard-hit Mayfield, Kentucky
48 members of Missouri Task Force One arrived in Murray, Kentucky this morning and are now stationed in hard-hit Mayfield, responding to the devastating tornadoes there. Boone …
Read More »One for one food drive is Wednesday at Columbia Mall
The Commerce Bank One for One food drive sponsored by Zimmer Radio Group is Wednesday from 6 am to 6 pm at Columbia Mall. You’ll hear live reports …
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