Columbia Public Works says its GoCOMO bus system is a dozen to two dozen operators short. Public Works spokesman John Ogan says GoCOMO currently has 22 full-time …
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Saturday’s GoCOMO free shuttle service begins at 3:30 pm
Mizzou football fans will have an opportunity to ride a free shuttle to and from tomorrow night’s football game at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will …
Read More »Missouri Governor’s conference on economic development to hear from Pinkel this morning
Mizzou football’s all-time winningest coach will deliver the closing address at this morning’s 65th annual Governor’s conference on economic development at the Lake of the Ozarks. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia state lawmaker is thankful his women veterans appreciation bill is now law
Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day has been signed by Missouri’s governor. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. …
Read More »Ashland’s fall festival and Harrisburg’s Septemberfest are Saturday
Organizers of Saturday’s Ashland fall festival and car show are expecting a crowd of anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people. The event will take place from 9 am …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Hip Hop unity event is in mid-September
A well-known Columbia musician is inviting the community to his hip hop unity day, which will take place on Sunday September 17 at Café Berlin. Hickman graduate …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s auditor says DOC is prioritizing job training for long-term prisoners
A new 48-page audit of a workforce program involving state prisoners says Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) is lacking in oversight and has not been prioritizing job training for …
Read More »MoDOT to hold informational meeting this evening in Boonville on I-70 expansion plan
Mid-Missourians have another opportunity this evening to learn more about Missouri’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold an open house …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT expecting big turnout at this evening’s I-70 informational meeting in Columbia
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging you to attend today’s informational meeting in Columbia about Missouri’s massive $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The open …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses MVE audit on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is releasing an audit this morning about Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), which is run by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Auditor Fitzpatrick joined …
Read More »UPDATE: Convicted Columbia killer asking for new trial
An attorney for a convicted Columbia murderer has filed a motion for a new trial. Online court records show Ashland-based special public defender Matthew Uhrig has filed …
Read More »Columbia-based Club Car Wash continues to expand; long lines this week on new Conley road location
The popular $1 car washes that have been offered by Columbia-based Club Car Wash at its brand-new location near the Conley road Wal-Mart have drawn crowds and …
Read More »Columbia’s city council approves SRO agreement; council to vote on budget in mid-September
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a school resource officer (SRO) agreement with Columbia Public Schools (CPS). The city council voted to approve the …
Read More »Tiger Talk airs tonight from downtown Columbia’s Bud’s Classic BBQ
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz, Tiger offensive coordinator Kirby Moore and running back Cody Schrader will be featured on “Tiger Talk” tonight on the Central Bank Tiger …
Read More »(LISTEN): Fulton-based nonprofit says Callaway County has about 350 homeless residents
A Fulton-based grassroots community nonprofit is working to help the general population with things like food, hygiene products and blankets. Callaway Cares vice president Alina Morelock says …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT I-70 director Eric Kopinski appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials want your feedback on I-70’s current condition in Missouri and on construction staging ahead of the massive $2.8 billion expansion project. …
Read More »Fire protection in fast-growing east Columbia to be discussed tonight
Columbia’s city council will hear a three-page report Tuesday evening about fire service in fast-growing east-central Columbia, specifically the acquisition of a building in the El Chaparral subdivision …
Read More »(LISTEN): Design of proposed new south Columbia elementary school to be shown today
You’ll have a chance this afternoon to see a design of the new $25-million elementary school that will be built in south Columbia, next to John Warner …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses 2024 presidential race and Jefferson City’s aging tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
An east-central Missouri congressman who represents Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill doesn’t expect President Joe Biden to seek re-election in 2024. …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to tackle budget, SRO agreement tonight
Tonight is your final opportunity to weigh in on the Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget. Columbia’s city council will hold its third and final public hearing …
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