Mid-Missouri News

Shouldn’t a decent pay raise be enough to keep your employees from looking for jobs elsewhere? Cole County Eastern Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher says they’re having the same …

Jefferson City Councilman Scott Spencer says abandoned buildings continue to be a public safety issue in the city, particularly along East Capitol Avenue. Councilman Spencer joined us …

Schnucks executives say the new Schnucks Express that’s connected to the popular EatWell on Columbia’s South Providence offers traditional grocery items. The express, which opened last week, …

While donations are still coming in and are being calculated, Saturday’s Walk to Defeat ALS in Columbia has raised at least $25,000. About 200 people turned out …

A Kansas City man has been killed in a weekend boating accident at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri state troopers say the incident happened at about …

A Boone County judge has denied bond for a Moberly man accused of exposing himself to three juvenile victims on Thursday afternoon in Columbia. 23-year-old James Robert …

The average price of a home sold in Boone County was $327,000 in July. That number is up well more than $100,000 in the past five years. …

Columbia’s mayor is supporting Governor Mike Parson’s (R) special session call, saying the tax credit extension for urban farming is critical in Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe introduced …

A long roundabout trip to nowhere for some Missouri bus riders. A Greyhound bus bound for Kansas City broke down Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City and left …

Rodeo enthusiasts from across rural Missouri will travel to Ashland for the popular Cattlemen Days rodeo, which is tonight (Friday) and tomorrow evening. The event has been …

Zimmer’s first radiothon to benefit Columbia’s True North is underway on our sister station KCMQ (FM 96.7). The radiothon’s aim is to help True North continue to …

Listening and learning are the top initial priorities for Columbia’s newly-elected third ward councilman. Activist Roy Lovelady upset 12-year council incumbent Karl Skala in this month’s runoff. …

Family and friends are hoping for a good turnout Saturday afternoon to raise money for a young Moniteau County man who was brutally shot during a February incident …

A former Columbia mayor says he is honored to continue his service, now that he’s been appointed to the six-member state Highways and Transportation Commission. Former Mayor …

Would you ride a bus between Jefferson City and Columbia? Mo-Dot is doing a feasibility study about possibly offering bus service between downtown Columbia and Jefferson City’s …

Missouri’s governor will be in Columbia this (Thursday) morning to meet with community leaders, farmers and ranchers about the upcoming special session. GOP Governor Mike Parson will …

A February jury trial has been scheduled for a Columbia man charged with killing his wife and placing her body in an apartment dumpster. 40-year-old Keith Comfort …

The Boone County court has rejected bond for two men charged with Saturday afternoon’s killing in the parking lot of a busy Moser’s grocery store in Columbia. …

Two Centralia mothers say a Boone County man charged with enticement or attempted enticement of a child is a threat to children. The mothers spoke at Tuesday’s …

Columbia-area residents will soon have another dining option along busy East Green Meadows, when the popular Tacos 4 Life restaurant opens. Crews are finishing construction on the …