A Columbia man accused of strangling his wife to death in 2006 and then placing her body in an apartment dumpster is expected to go on trial …
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Budweiser Clydesdales to be featured in tonight’s parade at Missouri state fair
Governor Mike Parson will travel to west-central Missouri’s Sedalia for this (Thursday) morning’s opening day ceremony for the 2022 state fair. The ceremony begins at 11 am …
Read More »Columbia Police request public’s help in locating suspicious person
Columbia Police say a suspect who entered someone’s home Tuesday night in the 4300 block of Kentsfield lane “potentially poses a risk to the community.” Columbia Police …
Read More »Columbia officials: current Boone County fair plan is win-win for everyone
Columbia Parks and Recreation has designated 29 acres for the Boone County Fair for a permanent location. The decision is being praised by residents in the city …
Read More »Expansion is underway at Columbia’s Logboat Brewing
The second phase of Columbia’s popular Logboat Brewing’s expansion is underway. Logboat is located on Fay street, near College. Our Zimmer ‘Inside Columbia” magazine reports Logboat is …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport plans next phase of terminal project
You’ll learn new details about the second phase of Columbia Regional Airport’s $23-million new terminal project this (Wednesday) afternoon at city hall. An interested parties meeting will …
Read More »Downtown Columbia’s Wabash station would no longer shelter homeless residents, under proposed budget
Monday (August 15) evening will be your first opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million proposed budget. De’Carlon Seewood’s budget proposes contracting with a …
Read More »Seewood: 75 percent of Columbia’s general fund is for public safety, under proposed budget
Funding for a new fire station in fast-growing southwest Columbia is included in the city manager’s proposed budget, which is now before the city council. Columbia fire …
Read More »Missouri voters set to weigh in on recreational marijuana
(AP) Missouri voters are set to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana use in the state. The secretary of state’s office on Tuesday announced the campaign received …
Read More »UPDATE: Highway Patrol identifies body of missing man north of Columbia
The Highway Patrol has identified the reported missing man who drowned north of Columbia over the weekend. Authorities recovered the body of Michael Smith, 61, of St. …
Read More »Columbia announces three finalists for new fire chief
Columbia has narrowed its search for a new fire chief to three finalists. The city announced Monday that it is considering Brian Dunn, Chris Riley, and Clayton …
Read More »Biden approves disaster declaration for Missouri flooding
(AP) President Joe Biden has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding that hit St. Louis last month. Biden’s Monday decision …
Read More »Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposing Inflation Reduction Act
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is speaking out against the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation passed through the U.S. Senate last weekend. It would put $750 billion …
Read More »Murder suspect in Columbia infant’s death to appear in court
The man charged with killing his infant daughter in Columbia five years ago has been ordered to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Staffone Fountain of St. Joseph …
Read More »Jefferson City woman dies in motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City woman is dead after a crash involving two motorcycles in Cole County. State troopers say the crash happened on Highway 54 west of Route …
Read More »Cardinals outslug Yankees 12-9 to complete 3-game sweep
(AP) Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals outlast the New York Yankees 12-9, completing a …
Read More »Sales tax holiday ends in Missouri
This past weekend was your chance to purchase several back-to-school items tax-free. The state department of revenue waived all sales taxes in most Missouri communities on purchases …
Read More »MU Health: Governor Parson’s tobacco announcement will save millions in future health care costs
The Missouri governor’s announcement about the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history is being praised by mid-Missouri’s largest health care system. Columbia-based MU Health …
Read More »Central Missouri GOP lawmakers optimistic about special session
Missouri’s governor is confident that the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve the two items in his special session call: the largest tax cut in state history and a …
Read More »Columbia Police: Man charged with kidnapping and raping ex-girlfriend is a danger to the community
A Boone County judge has scheduled a September 27 jury trial for a man accused of kidnapping, assaulting and raping his ex-girlfriend in Columbia in 2019. 35-year-old …
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