Production crews from “Dateline NBC” have been in Columbia and mid-Missouri for the past few months, filming scenes and interviews for tonight’s brand-new episode of the Lynlee …
Read More »(AUDIO): Bipartisan Missouri landfill legislation is backed by Congressman Mark Alford
The Missouri House has voted to give final approval to bipartisan legislation that creates a one-mile buffer between landfills and neighboring towns. House Bill 909 is sponsored …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill 556 taxes sports …
Read More »Roger Wilson Boone County Government Center is open in Columbia for voting Saturday/Sunday
You have an opportunity this weekend for no-excuse absentee voting in Boone County. County clerk Brianna Lennon says the Boone County Government Center will be open Saturday …
Read More »South Columbia’s Discovery Parkway is proposed location of new Mizzou research reactor
Mizzou officials have unveiled a plan to build a new, larger research reactor aimed at expanding cancer-fighting research at MU. The proposed reactor would be built near …
Read More »“Dateline NBC” to feature new two-hour episode on mid-Missouri snake breeder’s murder
A high-profile mid-Missouri murder case that’s received national media coverage will be featured in a brand-new episode tomorrow night on “Dateline NBC.” It will air from 8-10 …
Read More »Columbia city officials unveil proposed $6-million improvement at Philips park
A proposed $5.8 million improvement project at south Columbia’s sports fieldhouse in A. Perry Philips park will be voted on in April by the city council. The …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) discusses sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House has voted 118-35 to give final approval to bipartisan sports wagering legislation. The bill taxes sports betting at 10 percent and those revenues would …
Read More »(AUDIO): Smoking cessation and Missouri Medicaid expansion implementation are top 2023 priorities for American Cancer Society
About 100 cancer survivors, caregivers, doctors and nurses traveled to Jefferson City on Wednesday to ask Missouri lawmakers to make fighting cancer a priority. American Cancer Society …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s Thompson Center name change and $55-million building project reflection’s mission’s expansion
Columbia’s Thompson Center for Autism is now known as the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri. The UM Board of Curators approved …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R-Scott City) discusses SB 39 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Legislation that would prohibit a transgender female student-athlete born as a biological male from competing in sports designated for females has been approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri …
Read More »40-foot inflatable colon at Missouri Capitol is aimed at creating cancer awareness
The American Cancer Society warns that about 38,000 Missourians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Cancer survivors and advocates from across Missouri are traveling to Jefferson …
Read More »Just Jeff’s closes popular south Columbia location
South Columbia’s popular Just Jeff’s location on Green Meadows has closed its doors permanently. Owner Jeff Spencer posted the announcement on Facebook, saying they’ll keep the Business …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri celebrates National Agriculture Week
Missouri’s lieutenant governor says agriculture is critical to the state’s economy. Jefferson City Republican Mike Kehoe notes the governor has signed a proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Week …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Lt. Governor Kehoe discusses Travis Smith’s hazing legislation and agricultural issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Legislation that is aimed at getting medical assistance for hazing victims hasn’t received a hearing yet in the Missouri House. The bill, which is sponsored by State …
Read More »(AUDIO): 100-plus people attend CPS school board candidate debate
More than 100 people attended Monday night’s Columbia school board candidate forum at Mizzou’s Cornell Hall. All seven candidates participated in the debate, which was moderated by ComoBuz.com …
Read More »Roll carts coming to Columbia, following years of debate
Columbia’s city council has unanimously voted to approve a roll cart trash collection system that will take effect in one year. The council approved the measure 7-0 …
Read More »April Columbia murder trial delayed
The trial of a man accused of killing his infant daughter and putting her remains in a tire near Columbia’s McKnight Tire north of I-70 has been …
Read More »(AUDIO): Good crowd expected for tonight’s CPS school board debate
All seven Columbia school board candidates are expected to participate in tonight’s debate at Mizzou’s Cornell Hall, near the Newman Center. The seven candidates are, in ballot order, …
Read More »Perennial roll cart issue to be voted on Monday by Columbia’s city council
A proposed roll cart trash collection system is set to be voted on by Columbia’s city council tonight. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe has said that trash was the …
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