Missouri’s governor, the first lady, several state officials and a bipartisan group of Missouri lawmakers are wrapping up a trade mission to the United Kingdom and to …
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Report: Columbia’s mayor to join EquipmentShare
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is joining fast-growing EquipmentShare as its vice president of strategy and development. That’s according to Como Buzz, which quotes Mayor Brian Treece as saying …
Read More »Super fan Tiger John Cleek passes away, after battle with ALS
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel says no one loved Mizzou more than Tiger John Cleek. The longtime Columbia businessman lost his battle with ALS on Wednesday. …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man convicted of murder in 2020 death of neighbor
A Columbia man faces a potential life prison sentence after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2020 killing on Sycamore Hills, north of town. A …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man convicting of killing his neighbor in 2020
A Columbia man faces a potential life prison sentence after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2020 killing on Sycamore Hills, north of town. …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor pleased with progress on Business Loop
Columbia’s mayor is a huge fan of the Business Loop, which continues to see more investment like MACC’s state-of-the-art lab at Parkade Center. The road itself will …
Read More »DNA warrant is key part of Friday hearing in high-profile Columbia murder case
A Columbia man charged with murder for a 2017 drug-related killing in the Old Hawthorne subdivision will appear in court Friday afternoon. 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged …
Read More »Jefferson City Police using saturation patrols on St. Patrick’s Day
Jefferson City Police will have patrols out all day today, as part of their St. Patrick’s Day DWI enforcement. Jefferson City Police are increasing DWI saturation patrols, …
Read More »Boone Electric’s new Columbia headquarters expected to be done by late summer or early fall
Despite numerous snow and ice storms in February and last week’s winter storm, construction progress continues on Boone Electric Cooperative’s new headquarters in Columbia. Coil Construction is …
Read More »Boone County Prosecutor Knight: there were more victims in Joanthony Johnson case
Boone County’s longtime prosecutor says Joanthony Johnson could be the most prolific serial rapist in county history. Dan Knight made his comments during a recent interview with …
Read More »Jury selected in Boone County murder trial
Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday at the Boone County Courthouse in the trial of a Columbia man accused of beating a man to death in …
Read More »15 percent voter turnout projected in Boone County for April
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is predicting a 15 percent voter turnout for the April election. Voters in Columbia, Ashland and Boone County will be casting ballots …
Read More »Federal grant for Columbia farmers market aimed at providing more access to locally-grown food
Missouri’s GOP governor is praising the Biden administration’s $1.3 million federal grant to expand Columbia’s popular Farmers Market. The farmers market is located on West Ash, near …
Read More »Columbia receiving few applications for vacant bus driver positions
A Columbia transit commission learned new details on Tuesday evening about the city’s bus driver shortage. The city is currently down 11 full-time and seven part-time drivers, …
Read More »UPDATE: Charles Erickson to be released from a Missouri prison in January
939 the Eagle News has confirmed that Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board has scheduled a January release date for Charles Erickson, the Columbia man who pleaded guilty …
Read More »Columbia providing CDL training to help alleviate bus driver shortage
A Columbia transit board will be hearing details Tuesday afternoon about the city’s shortage of bus drivers. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan says they’re down 11 …
Read More »Boone County’s nature school will be accessible to all fifth-graders in the county
The Columbia community is close to raising its goal of $1.5 million for the 111-acre Boone County Nature School. The school involves a partnership between Columbia Public Schools …
Read More »New owners at Columbia’s Chris McD’s plan complete renovation
Columbia’s popular Chris McD’s restaurant has new ownership. Our Zimmer publication “Inside Columbia” magazine reports Chris McD’s founder Chris McDonnell has sold to Tyler Spurgeon. Tyler’s partners …
Read More »Columbia Regional adding new flight to Dallas next month; new restaurant about to go to bid
American Airlines will be adding an additional flight from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) in April. COU manager Mike Parks says the new …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to be briefed on status of nature school on Monday
Construction is scheduled to begin on the Boone County Nature School this summer. Columbia’s school board will hear a detailed presentation on the project’s status at Monday …
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