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Popular Columbia music festival changes name
A popular Columbia music festival is changing its name.
Read More »Jefferson City state rep on sports betting bill
A Jefferson City state rep says Missouri needs to take advantage of sports gambling.
Read More »Columbia College to host Black Business Expo Saturday
You can check out many different products from minority-owned businesses at a special event at Columbia College this weekend.
Read More »MU Health selects Ransom as next CEO
MU Health Care has named its new CEO. The company announced Wednesday in a news release that Ric Ransom is taking the job. Ransom was most recently …
Read More »No injuries after van fire in west Columbia
A van catches fire at a west Columbia gas station. ABC 17 reports the fire happened at around 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Gerbes gas station on …
Read More »Missouri Capitol Library closed due to safety concerns
(AP) The Missouri Capitol library in Jefferson City is closed because of safety concerns with the dome ceiling. The Jefferson City News Tribune reports that contractors were …
Read More »Appeals court rules in favor of Jefferson City student suing over haircut
A student who sued a Jefferson City middle school after claiming they forced him to cut his hair has won an appeal. ABC 17 reports an appeals …
Read More »First Responder Support fundraiser dinner is Thursday
Thursday night’s dinner and dance to raise money for first responders throughout Boone County is a sellout. First Responder Support (FRS) is a new organization that provides …
Read More »(AUDIO): Child care remains top priority for Governor Parson and powerful southern Missouri congressman
Missouri’s governor is praising U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents southern Missouri on Capitol Hill. Governor Mike Parson (R) and Congressman …
Read More »Broken pole causes one lane to be shut down on Route WW in Columbia
One lane of busy Route WW is currently closed near Old Hawthorne east of Columbia, due to a broken pole. Boone Electric Cooperative crews are currently replacing …
Read More »(AUDIO): Fast-growing Columbia-based company earns praise from Missouri’s governor on veterans issues
(Story updated with brand-new jobs numbers from REDI) Missouri’s governor describes Columbia-based Veterans United (VU) as a remarkable company that’s committed to helping veterans. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »(AUDIO): Large crowds expected in Kansas City for Super Bowl parade; Governor Parson to speak at Chiefs rally
Kansas City officials are warning about “significant travel delays” today, as massive crowds are expected for the Chiefs Kingdom Champions parade. It begins at noon at 6th …
Read More »Heavy law enforcement presence near Jefferson City on Wednesday is part of training exercise
Boone County’s Office of Emergency Management and other mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies are alerting motorists that they will see a high volume of first responders near Highways …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Southern Missouri Congressman Jason Smith represents one of the poorest districts in Congress. The Salem Republican serves as the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. …
Read More »Downtown Columbia to get a new board game cafe
The owners of a new board game café that’s being built in downtown Columbia envision it as a place where everyone is welcome. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia’ magazine …
Read More »Ameren says planned solar installation in mid-Missouri will inject millions into the economy
Ameren Missouri’s proposal to build and manage a 200-megawatt solar installation in mid-Missouri has been approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The company’s largest-ever …
Read More »Columbia woman charged with gruesome murder of Mizzou student to be arraigned
An arraignment is set for Tuesday afternoon for a Columbia woman charged with murdering an autistic Mizzou student before dragging his body through a yard and setting it …
Read More »High-profile Columbia murder suspect in court on Tuesday, ahead of February 27 trial
A high-profile Columbia murder suspect who’s scheduled to go on trial later this month will be in court Tuesday afternoon for a pre-trial conference. 41-year-old Keith Comfort …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leaders emphasize $859-million plan to three-lane I-70 is separate from 70/63 project
An $859-million proposal from Missouri’s governor to widen and rebuild I-70 across the state is backed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, which has about 1,000 members. Columbia …
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