Boone County’s sixth-largest employer is cutting 62 positions, most of them unfilled. Our news partner KMIZ reports while most of the Boone Health positions being cut are …
Read More »UPDATE: NWS St. Louis says flash flooding is possible again tonight into Wednesday in central Missouri
Boone and Cole counties remain under a flood watch until 10 this (Tuesday) morning, while there are flood warnings to our west. The National Weather Service (NWS) …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Waffle House suspect sentenced to ten years in prison
A Columbia man who was acquitted of murdering a man outside the Waffle House on Vandiver has been sentenced to the maximum of ten years in prison, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Big turnout at Mizzou’s Countdown to kickoff event in Columbia
About 200 people packed the banquet room at Columbia’s Midway Golf and Games for Saturday’s “Countdown to Kickoff” event with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz. The event …
Read More »UPDATE: Crews still removing downed trees in Columbia on Sunday
Columbia Water and Light crews worked throughout the day on Saturday into the early-morning hours on Sunday to restore power to more than 2,000 people who lost …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Stephens College President Dianne Lynch appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Longtime Stephens College president Dianne Lynch is getting ready to start her 15th year as president of the nation’s second-oldest women’s college. She joined host Fred Parry …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia city golf championship to take place this weekend
The 48th annual golf championship in Columbia takes place tomorrow and Sunday at the Country Club of Missouri and at the Columbia Country Club. Event co-chair Steve …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Midway Golf and Games aims to become mid-Missouri’s premier family fun destination
Saturday is the highly-anticipated grand opening of Columbia’s new Toptracer golf facility at Midway Golf and Games. The multi-level facility has been accepting walk-ins this week. Midway …
Read More »Columbia gaming facility offering free games and air conditioning on Friday
A Columbia gaming store is providing free air conditioning today to anyone who needs it or who needs a break from the heat. Valhalla’s Gate on Bernadette has …
Read More »Dangerous heat continues in Columbia; mid-Missouri could see some Saturday storms
Widespread dangerous heat continues this morning across mid-Missouri. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says temperatures will be around 100 again today in Columbia and …
Read More »(LISTEN): Grand opening for Columbia’s new Toptracer is Saturday
A big crowd is expected for Saturday’s grand opening for Midway Golf and Games’ brand-new Toptracer golf facility in Columbia. The multi-level facility has been taking walk-ins …
Read More »(LISTEN): Rev. James Grey discusses Saturday’s Columbia heart of the community summit on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A Columbia minister who’s known for his efforts to mentor youth is optimistic about Saturday afternoon’s Columbia heart of the community summit. The two-hour summit’s aim is …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia and Boone County officials pleased with fair and fairgrounds’ potential
Columbia’s deputy city manager is ecstatic that Boone County fair is back in Columbia. Mike Griggs says it’s here to stay. “And so I think that is …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 construction site draws picket from two union tradesmen
Ashland-area residents noticed a large inflatable rat on Wednesday near Southern Boone R-1’s football field construction site. Two members of Operating Engineers Local 513 sat near the …
Read More »(LISTEN): OSHA emphasizes safety, with heat advisory in effect in mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is warning mid-Missourians about dangerously-high temperatures today and for the next week or so. Temperatures are expected to reach …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia clergy members and others preview Saturday summit on youth violence, poverty
A former Columbia mayoral candidate, clergy members and other area leaders have organized a Saturday community summit that’s aimed at reducing youth violence and providing more opportunities …
Read More »Familiar name is Ashland’s new interim police chief
The southern Boone County town of Ashland has an interim police chief. City administrator Kyle Michel says Allen “Scott” Young will begin serving as interim chief this …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia-area high school golfers are encouraged to participate in Machens golf championship
Joe Machens Hyundai is presenting the upcoming 48th annual golf championship, which will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia and …
Read More »New Columbia effort aims to battle youth violence and illegal drug use
A former Columbia mayoral candidate will unveil a new effort Tuesday afternoon to reduce youth violence and illegal drug use, as well as increase mentoring of youth …
Read More »Columbia’s new Fisher House helps families and caregivers of hospitalized veterans
Columbia Truman VA Hospital officials say the new Fisher House that’s been dedicated this month will save the families who use it more than $500,000. The new …
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