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NWS: Columbia/Jefferson City could see severe weather this evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) says while current ingredients are not there for severe weather in mid-Missouri, conditions are starting to become more favorable for that to …
Read More »Rock Bridge employee murdered in Tennessee described as a father figure
Hundreds of people turned out for Monday night’s vigil for a Columbia Rock Bridge high school employee who was murdered Friday evening at a Tennessee rest stop, …
Read More »CMSE has been hiring Columbia-area residents with disabilities for more than 50 years
About 100 Columbia-area residents with disabilities work at Central Missouri Subcontracting Enterprises (CMSE). Their manufacturing and warehouse facility is tucked away on Columbia’s South Bearfield road, and …
Read More »VU: Book fairs highlight importance of book access for Columbia-area children
All of the approximately 500 students at Columbia’s Shepard Boulevard elementary school have taken home two new books for the summer, thanks to Columbia-based Veterans United (VU). …
Read More »U.S. marshals capture Columbia murder suspect in Las Vegas
A Columbia man charged with a 2020 homicide at Cosmo Park has been captured by U-S Marshals in Las Vegas. Columbia Police say 19-year-old Maurice Banks is …
Read More »(AUDIO): 4th District GOP congressional candidate Taylor Burks appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks is seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district. Mr. Burks appeared on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” …
Read More »Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony is Monday in Columbia
The 95th annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony will take place on Memorial Day morning at the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia. Monday morning’s ceremony begins at …
Read More »Seewood to deliver Columbia’s state of the city next Thursday
Columbia’s city manager will deliver his first state of the city address next week. De’Carlon Seewood, Columbia’s first African-American city manager, will speak Thursday morning at 11 …
Read More »Columbia city council retreat wraps up Friday
Columbia’s seven city council members are beginning the final day of their two-day retreat with department heads and city manager De’Carlon Seewood at Camdenton’s Old Kinderhook. Mayor …
Read More »Columbia lawmaker considering bill involving semiautomatic weapons
An attorney who represents Columbia in the Missouri House is considering filing legislation that would ban teens from being able to purchase semiautomatic weapons in Missouri. State …
Read More »All available Missouri state troopers are on the road Friday
Extra Missouri state troopers are being stationed along I-70 and other major highways today (Friday), which is the start of the Memorial Day weekend. Missouri State Highway …
Read More »Court documents: Columbia man charged with child molestation threatened to kill victims if they told
A Columbia man charged with seven felonies for sex crimes against children remains jailed without bond this (Thursday) morning, after waiving arraignment. 47-year-old James Cecil Bennett is …
Read More »No injuries in early-morning tractor trailer fire on Columbia’s I-70
A semi involved in that early-morning Columbia fire that closed both sides of heavily-traveled I-70 near the 63 connector has been removed from the shoulder. Columbia assistant …
Read More »West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Burks opposed to gun control measures
A former Boone County clerk seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says criminals have used bombs and vehicles as weapons. Ashland’s Taylor Burks …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls for ban on assault weapons; Hartzler favors armed guards
A congresswoman who represents Columbia on Capitol Hill backs a plan to arm guards in schools. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), a former teacher who’s running for …
Read More »State officials file lawsuit against mid-Missouri fence contractor
Missouri’s attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit against “Affordable Fence” in Boone County, alleging that contractor Joseph Murray violated Missouri consumer protection laws. Attorney General Eric …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor says strengthening relationships is key aspect of council retreat
Columbia’s city council members, the mayor and most department heads have just left this (Thursday) morning for a two-day retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks. Mayor …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Congresswoman Hartzler respond to mass shooting at Texas school
Missouri’s governor says he’s praying for the victims and their families in Tuesday’s deadly Texas school shooting. NBC News reports Texas officials say at least 19 children …
Read More »Columbia’s popular Tons of Trucks event is today
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are hoping for good weather for today’s (Wednesday) popular tons of trucks event at Columbia Mall. The event is from 4-7 pm …
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