Missouri’s governor has appointed Stanton Brothers Eggs co-owner Dustin Stanton as the new Boone County treasurer. Mr. Stanton was sworn-in during a brief Tuesday ceremony at the …
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UPDATE: Timing changes for severe weather potential for central Missouri
While weather will be calm today (Tuesday) across mid-Missouri, severe weather is possible during the overnight hours and again on Wednesday morning. National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas …
Read More »UPDATE: Moberly man who barricaded himself in house is a convicted killer
A convicted murderer with ties to Columbia who barricaded himself inside his Moberly home for more than 20 hours is now in custody. Our news partner ABC-17 …
Read More »Missouri’s Brattin: there’s talk about bringing up Senate version of congressional redistricting map
A state senator who’s seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says there could be progress soon on the congressional redistricting map issue in …
Read More »Boone County’s clerk has not received recount request from Skala or Lovelady
Columbia’s third ward council race remains a tie, and it’s looking more likely that the issue will be decided in another election. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon …
Read More »Columbia teen charged in drive-by shooting expected to make his first court appearance on Tuesday
A Columbia teenager charged with Saturday afternoon’s drive-by shooting on Orchard Lane remains jailed without bond this morning, charged with three felonies. Boone County prosecutors have charged …
Read More »Newly-elected CPS board members sworn-in; board approves financing for nature school project
Columbia’s newly-elected school board members were sworn-in at Monday night’s meeting, and the board also recognized outgoing vice president Dr. Della Streaty-Wilhoit. The board voted to accept …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport plans tours for new terminal on Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon is your opportunity to tour the new Columbia Regional Airport (COU) terminal. The city is planning guided tours for the public and the news media …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to swear-in new members and discuss nature school on Monday
Columbia’s school board will meet tonight to vote to accept the results of Tuesday’s election, and the oath of office will be given to Suzette Waters and …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) delivered the closing address at Friday night’s Boone County Lincoln Days. He says messaging is critical for Republicans to win …
Read More »Rowden is hopeful about new Missouri congressional redistricting map
While Missouri is the only state in the nation that hasn’t approved a new congressional redistricting map, there is hope there can be a path forward in …
Read More »Missouri GOP congressman running for the U.S. Senate is focusing on grassroots efforts
An Ozarks congressman who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination says his campaign is going well and that he feels good about his team’s ground game. U.S. …
Read More »Tornadoes and hail are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning in mid-Missouri
While there are a few scattered showers this (Monday) morning across mid-Missouri, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City says there is no severe threat today …
Read More »Truck driver charged for deadly December I-70 crash near Columbia is released on own recognizance
A truck driver who’s charged with the December deadly crash that killed Boone County Fire District assistant chief Bryant Gladney has been released from jail on his …
Read More »“Inside Columbia”: Veterans United Parkway is possible in south Columbia
Columbia’s State Farm Parkway could soon have a name change to Veterans United Parkway. Zimmer Communications’ “Inside Columbia” magazine reports Veterans United (VU) is currently in the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Ranken Tech leaders outline Ashland project on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Ranken Technical College will begin construction soon on a new campus in fast-growing Ashland. The aim is to meet the region’s need for more skilled workers. Ranken …
Read More »Trash is the biggest issue Columbia’s mayor heard about during campaign
Columbia’s mayor-elect says trash was the biggest concern she heard about as she campaigned door-to-door across the city. Mayor-Elect Barbara Buffaloe tells “Wake Up Columbia” she and …
Read More »Highway 63 work between Columbia and Jefferson City begins Monday
A $15-million project to resurface heavily-traveled Highway 63 between Columbia and Jefferson City will start Monday morning. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says Columbia-based Capital Paving …
Read More »Columbia man charged with murder in court Friday for pre-trial conference
A Columbia man who was featured on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” program in 2019 is scheduled to go on trial for murder on April 19. 29-year-old Jeffrey …
Read More »Columbia’s Fotoohighiam slams criminal justice system, following acquittal
A Columbia businessman who’s been acquitted on charges of trying to have his ex-wife killed describes the legal system as corrupt. Judge Steven Ohmer found Mehrdad Fotoohighiam …
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