More than 150 Columbia manufacturing jobs will be leaving by the end of October. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy, the publisher of Comobuz, reports the Japanese manufacturer …
Read More »(LISTEN): New Missouri House committee to investigate crimes involving alleged illegal immigrants
Missouri’s House Speaker has named a former Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) director as the chair of a new House committee that will investigate crimes by …
Read More »Cole County judge says James Coyne’s name will remain on the August GOP primary ballot
An attempt by a former Columbia Democratic state lawmaker to keep Columbia Republican James Coyne off the August primary ballot has failed a second time. 939 the …
Read More »Tax abatement approved for Columbia’s Kraft Heinz plant, they plan $92-million improvement project
Boone County commissioners have voted to finalize a tax abatement for the 16th-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County. The Kraft Heinz plant on Columbia’s Waco road is the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kendrick discusses senior tax relief on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County commissioners voted Thursday afternoon to approve a senior real estate tax relief program. The relief is for Boone County residents who own their homes and …
Read More »UPDATE: Property tax increase freeze proposal approved by Boone County commissioners
Boone County commissioners have voted to approve a senior real estate tax relief program. The relief is for Boone County residents who own their homes and are …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) discusses senior property tax relief on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County’s presiding commissioner tells 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy that he expects Boone County to quickly implement newly-passed legislation that would allow homeowners ages 62 and …
Read More »Columbia builder files suit against Stephens College, which files counterclaim
The nation’s second oldest women’s college has found itself in court with Columbia-based Huebert Builders. The dispute involves a $2-million construction project at the college last year. …
Read More »Columbia advisory board is recommending water restrictions this summer; council has final say
Columbia’s city council will decide whether residents who water their lawns and gardens will face restrictions this summer that would regulate times and days they can use …
Read More »UPDATE: Property tax abatement sought by Kraft Heinz for its Columbia plant approved by school board
Columbia’s school board has unanimously approved the property tax abatement that’s being sought by Kraft Heinz for its large Columbia plant. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy, the …
Read More »Eatwell on Columbia’s Providence to become a traditional Schnucks
You’ll notice changes soon as the Eatwell market on Providence road near downtown Columbia. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy reports it will become a traditional Schnucks supermarket …
Read More »UPDATE: Kraft Heinz plans more than $90-million in improvements at Columbia plant; they’re seeking property tax abatement
The 16th-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County is planning $92-million in improvements to their plant on Columbia’s Waco road over the next five years. That word from 939 …
Read More »UPDATE: Westlake Ace Hardware to locate in south Columbia, where Big Lots is closing
Look for Westlake Ace Hardware to open its third Columbia location later this year in south Columbia. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy, who publishes Comobuz, reports the …
Read More »Boone County Republicans to meet this weekend regarding state Senate seat
Boone County Republicans will gather Sunday evening to work to select a replacement for former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) in the race to become the next …
Read More »A familiar name in Columbia is new deputy city manager
Columbia’s city manager is praising Matt Unrein, who’s been named as the next deputy city manager. Mr. Unrein, who has worked in Festus, Arnold, Ferguson and Maryville, …
Read More »UPDATE: Potential multi-million dollar development is possible at Boone County Fairgrounds
Columbia’s city council will hold a public hearing later this month before they decide to accept a $2.5 million state grant to build a new arena and livestock …
Read More »New owners of downtown Columbia’s Booches plan no changes
The new owners of iconic downtown Columbia’s Booches say they won’t be making any changes. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy, who publishes Comobuz, reports the new owners …
Read More »UPDATE: Developer wants to build a marijuana dispensary near busy Columbia Highway 63 interchange
Columbia’s city council will soon decide if a “comprehensive marijuana dispensary” instead of a hotel can be built near the busy Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard interchange. …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s city council approves LGBTQ ordinance after marathon hearing; standing-room only crowd
Columbia’s city council listened to more than three hours of emotional testimony Monday night before voting to approve a four-page bill that expresses support for the LGBTQ …
Read More »Proposed LGBTQ ordinance before Columbia’s city council tonight
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a four-page bill that expresses support for the LGBTQ community and declares the city a safe haven for …
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