Missouri’s senior senator predicts the new NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia will provide personalized care to Missourians and will cement our place as a leader in …
Read More »MoDOT experiencing record high turnover; agency to hold winter weather drill on Thursday
Motorists in Columbia, Jefferson City and across mid-Missouri will notice numerous state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) snow plows and vehicles on state highways Thursday morning, starting at about …
Read More »No organized opposition to Columbia park sales tax extension ballot issue
While there is no organized opposition to the November Columbia park sales tax extension ballot measure, one resident is speaking out against it. Steve Spellman tells “Wake …
Read More »Jefferson City man convicted of 2017 murder of well-known snake breeder
A jury deliberated for about five hours before returning a guilty verdict late Wednesday night against a Jefferson City man for the 2017 murder of a Montgomery …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia parks sales tax extension opponent appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia voters will cast ballots in November on a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension. Earlier this month, supporters of the proposal appeared on “Wake Up Columbia.” …
Read More »UPDATE: Both lanes of westbound I-70 have re-opened at Sorrels overpass near Columbia
Both westbound lanes of heavily-traveled I-70 at the Sorrels Overpass just west of Columbia have re-opened, after the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) finished work on the …
Read More »UPDATE: MoDOT to accelerate bridge deck replacement at Sorrels overpass
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says there is significant damage to the Sorrels overpass over I-70, just west of Columbia. A waste management truck’s arms struck …
Read More »NextGen supporters hopeful new Columbia facility can cure cancer, dementia
Hundreds of people turned out on a sunny Tuesday in Columbia, to celebrate the grand opening of the $221-million Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building. The 265-thousand …
Read More »Big turnout at Columbia’s emergency meeting on increasing fentanyl-related overdose deaths
About 150 people packed Columbia’s Hickman High School Tuesday night, to hear CPD and health officials warn about the growing problem of fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the …
Read More »Additional prosecution witnesses testify in trial involving murder of Montgomery County snake breeder
A jury heard from more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday in the trial of a Jefferson City man charged with killing a mid-Missouri snake breeder. Michael Humphrey is …
Read More »Jefferson City man hospitalized after crash with forklift
A Jefferson City man is seriously injured after a crash involving a forklift. Police say the crash happened on Truman Boulevard near Highway 179 just before 7 …
Read More »UM System President: NextGen will accelerate lifesaving discoveries
The grand opening celebration for the UM System’s top capital priority is Tuesday morning in Columbia. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) will be on-hand for the 10 …
Read More »Basye pleased with meeting with CPS superintendent; wants music video shown at November school board meeting
The Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman describes Friday’s meeting with CPS’ superintendent and with Columbia School Board member Chris Horn as productive. State Rep. Chuck …
Read More »UPDATE: City hall bomb threat investigated and cleared by Columbia Police
Columbia Police have investigated and cleared a Tuesday morning bomb threat at city hall downtown. CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts says officers responded to the Daniel Boone city …
Read More »MoDOT: Sorrels overpass bridge near Columbia will require demolition, after truck incident
State transportation crews are still working on a timeline for when the Sorrels overpass over I-70 west of Columbia will be demolished. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) …
Read More »Waste management truck hits Sorrels overpass near Columbia; westbound I-70 is down to one lane
Boone County firefighters tell 939 the Eagle that westbound I-70 at the Sorrels overpass just west of Columbia is down to one lane, after a waste management …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Education Committee Chairman Chuck Basye meets with CPS superintendent
UPDATE: Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chairman Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) met Friday with CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and with Columbia School Board member Chris …
Read More »Suicide prevention fundraiser is planned for Monday evening in Columbia
A suicide prevention fundraiser will be held in Columbia Monday night to honor a 23-year-old woman who died in September at the Fifth and Walnut parking garage. …
Read More »Columbia Regional Airport’s name could change
Columbia’s city council will hear a report Monday evening on a recommendation to rename Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The airport advisory board recommends that the council consider …
Read More »Columbia’s Wabash station could be used as warming station again this winter
Staff members are recommending that Columbia’s city council consider approving using the Wabash Station lobby as a warming station again this winter. The council will hear a …
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