Columbia-area residents have another dining option, effective Monday morning. The city’s second Culver’s will open today near the intersection of heavily-traveled Stadium and Bernadette, next to Commerce …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County grand jury indicts trucker for December death of assistant fire chief
A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Kansas City trucker for manslaughter for the I-70 December crash that killed Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Bryant …
Read More »Just Jeff’s temporarily closes south Columbia location, due to lack of employees
A popular restaurant is closing its south Columbia location for a few weeks, due to staffing issues. Just Jeff’s on Green Meadows made the announcement on its …
Read More »Columbia chef charged with murder wants speedy trial; prosecutors want DNA swab
A Columbia man charged in a high-profile 2017 drug-related killing in the Old Hawthorne subdivision has filed a speedy trial request. 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged with …
Read More »Columbia’s economic development efforts draw draw praise from Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor says Columbia exemplifies workforce development, one of his top priorities. “Columbia is pretty well in a fast-track. You know you’re expanding your airport, you’re bringing …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and bipartisan delegation wrapping up trade mission in Great Britain and Ireland
Missouri’s governor, the first lady, several state officials and a bipartisan group of Missouri lawmakers are wrapping up a trade mission to the United Kingdom and to …
Read More »Report: Columbia’s mayor to join EquipmentShare
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is joining fast-growing EquipmentShare as its vice president of strategy and development. That’s according to Como Buzz, which quotes Mayor Brian Treece as saying …
Read More »Super fan Tiger John Cleek passes away, after battle with ALS
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel says no one loved Mizzou more than Tiger John Cleek. The longtime Columbia businessman lost his battle with ALS on Wednesday. …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man convicted of murder in 2020 death of neighbor
A Columbia man faces a potential life prison sentence after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2020 killing on Sycamore Hills, north of town. A …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia man convicting of killing his neighbor in 2020
A Columbia man faces a potential life prison sentence after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2020 killing on Sycamore Hills, north of town. …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor pleased with progress on Business Loop
Columbia’s mayor is a huge fan of the Business Loop, which continues to see more investment like MACC’s state-of-the-art lab at Parkade Center. The road itself will …
Read More »DNA warrant is key part of Friday hearing in high-profile Columbia murder case
A Columbia man charged with murder for a 2017 drug-related killing in the Old Hawthorne subdivision will appear in court Friday afternoon. 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged …
Read More »Jefferson City Police using saturation patrols on St. Patrick’s Day
Jefferson City Police will have patrols out all day today, as part of their St. Patrick’s Day DWI enforcement. Jefferson City Police are increasing DWI saturation patrols, …
Read More »Boone Electric’s new Columbia headquarters expected to be done by late summer or early fall
Despite numerous snow and ice storms in February and last week’s winter storm, construction progress continues on Boone Electric Cooperative’s new headquarters in Columbia. Coil Construction is …
Read More »Boone County Prosecutor Knight: there were more victims in Joanthony Johnson case
Boone County’s longtime prosecutor says Joanthony Johnson could be the most prolific serial rapist in county history. Dan Knight made his comments during a recent interview with …
Read More »Jury selected in Boone County murder trial
Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday at the Boone County Courthouse in the trial of a Columbia man accused of beating a man to death in …
Read More »15 percent voter turnout projected in Boone County for April
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is predicting a 15 percent voter turnout for the April election. Voters in Columbia, Ashland and Boone County will be casting ballots …
Read More »Federal grant for Columbia farmers market aimed at providing more access to locally-grown food
Missouri’s GOP governor is praising the Biden administration’s $1.3 million federal grant to expand Columbia’s popular Farmers Market. The farmers market is located on West Ash, near …
Read More »Columbia receiving few applications for vacant bus driver positions
A Columbia transit commission learned new details on Tuesday evening about the city’s bus driver shortage. The city is currently down 11 full-time and seven part-time drivers, …
Read More »UPDATE: Charles Erickson to be released from a Missouri prison in January
939 the Eagle News has confirmed that Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board has scheduled a January release date for Charles Erickson, the Columbia man who pleaded guilty …
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