Look for major renovations at Columbia’s Jefferson middle school to be finished by August 2023. The 112-year-old school is undergoing major roof, window and interior work. Jefferson …
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Federal judge: Jefferson City bank fraud suspect is a flight risk
A Jefferson City businessman indicted for an alleged $27-million bank fraud scheme will remain in federal custody until his trial. U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps Jr. …
Read More »CPS’ superintendent says donated books provide opportunity for people to elevate in life
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent is praising MU Health Care for purchasing 2,600 new books for first and second graders at five CPS elementary schools. The five …
Read More »Big Lots to open in mid-October in Jefferson City
Jefferson City has landed a major retailer to replace the former Best Buy store on heavily-traveled Missouri Boulevard. Big Lots has been renovating the inside and outside …
Read More »Veterans have opportunity to take free flight in World War II-era plane in Jefferson City
Veterans and the general public are invited to Saturday’s “Fly into the 40s” event at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. The event will honor veterans and celebrate Operation …
Read More »UPDATE: Downtown Columbia diner owner thanks community for reaching out
We have a follow-up today (Tuesday) to a story we first brought to you on Monday morning about the owner of downtown Columbia’s Broadway Diner being unable …
Read More »Seewood: federal grant helping to keep Columbia’s bus system fare free
Columbia’s city council has voted to suspend transportation fares for users of the GoCOMO bus system for the next fiscal year. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says GoCOMO …
Read More »Pay increases and fire protection are key components in Columbia’s new budget
An approximately $506-million budget has been approved by Columbia’s city council. The council held their third and final public hearing on the budget Monday night before voting. …
Read More »Detention hearing set for mid-Missouri businessman charged in $27-million bank fraud scheme
A Jefferson City businessman accused of stealing the social security numbers of 104 people as part of an alleged $27-million bank fraud scheme will appear in federal …
Read More »Bernskoetter hopeful on special session and on Missouri Senate leadership race
Legislation that would have sent $325 checks to Missourians with an income under $150,000 has been removed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Senate could debate the …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) discusses special session on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee held hearings on 13 different bills today relating to the special session. They primarily involve state income taxes and agriculture, the two …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on proposed budget tonight
Monday night is your final opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million budget. The council will hold their third and final public hearing on …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on bus fare plan
You would be able to continue to ride Columbia’s city buses for free for the next year, under a proposal that will be voted on Monday night …
Read More »Murphy: Columbia transmission line project approved by voters in 2015 still not done
There has been little progress on the major items included in 2015 and 2018 voter-approved Columbia utility bond issues. That’s according to Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy, who …
Read More »Ground broken on key $30 million health-related project at Mizzou
Mizzou officials are praising a planned $30-million renovation and expansion of a key building at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The University broke ground on Friday afternoon …
Read More »22 Columbia-area employers will be at Thursday job fair
Mid-Missourians who are seeking a job or a better job opportunity have a chance this week to meet with about two dozen Columbia-area employers. Regional Economic Development …
Read More »Popular Columbia diner looking for cooks, with owner unable to work
The owner of a popular downtown Columbia diner is appealing to the public to help him find cooks, saying he can’t work injured. Dave Johnson owns the …
Read More »Record heat is possible Monday and Tuesday in Columbia
The National Weather Service (NWS) says record-breaking heat is expected to start the work week in mid-Missouri and in the St. Louis region. The NWS in St. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia utilities on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy has spent a good portion of this year reviewing detailed information about voter-approved Columbia bond issues in 2015 and 2018. The 2015 bond …
Read More »Jefferson City businessman charged in bank fraud scheme stole 100-plus social security numbers, prosecutors say
A Jefferson City businessman indicted by a federal grand jury for a $27-million bank fraud scheme is described by federal prosecutors as a “convicted fraudster.” Prosecutors use …
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