More than 300 people attended Columbia musician NicDanger’s hip hop unity day on Sunday at Café Berlin. The Hickman graduate, whose real name is Nicholas Rodriguez, aimed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force 1 members praised during Columbia’s 9-11 ceremony
Columbia’s mayor took time to praise first responders during Monday’s emotional ceremony at Mizzou’s Columns to remember the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks that killed …
Read More »Columbia holding two 9-11 events this morning
You have two opportunities this morning in Columbia to attend Patriot Day ceremonies to remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor says COVID pandemic was difficult on the cultural arts; Buffaloe understands Treeline’s decision
Columbia’s mayor understands the decision by Treeline Music Fest to cancel its September festival in Stephens Lake park. It had been scheduled to take place from Friday …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia mayor Buffaloe envisions creating committee after McKinney building purchase
Columbia’s mayor is excited about the $1.7-million purchase of the historic McKinney building downtown. It’s located at 411 East Broadway. This week’s council vote was unanimous. Mayor …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mayor pleased with Columbia Mall’s approach on energy-efficiency and future
Columbia’s mayor is impressed with how Columbia Mall has pivoted from what a traditional mall looks like. “Bringing in things like Level Up and your different opportunities …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor, state lawmakers say I-70 expansion will boost safety and economic development
A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Missouri’s governor for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing for the massive I-70 expansion project. The bill provides $2.8 billion to rebuild and expand …
Read More »Columbia I-70 expansion bill-signing ceremony is today
The weather in Columbia is expected to be perfect for this afternoon’s bill-signing ceremony for the massive I-70 expansion project. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will hold a …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor touts Missouri’s I-70 expansion plan
You can expect a big turnout in Columbia for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing of bipartisan legislation providing $2.8 billion to rebuild I-70 and expand it to six lanes across …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to sign I-70 legislation next week in Columbia
Missouri’s governor will travel to Columbia on Tuesday to sign legislation providing $2.8 billion in funding to expand and rebuild I-70 from Kansas City to St. Louis. …
Read More »Columbia’s Orr street interested parties meeting is today
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are hoping for a good turnout for Friday afternoon’s interested parties meeting for the Orr street park project. Parks and Recreation staff …
Read More »Columbia residents back Orr street park plans
Residents who attended this weekend’s public input meeting for Columbia’s planned new Orr Street park support the plan. A few dozen residents attended Saturday afternoon’s meeting. Resident …
Read More »Ameren Missouri operating center to host Columbia’s REDI meeting today
Columbia’s large Ameren Missouri facility near Lemone Industrial drive will host today’s REDI board meeting. REDI stands for Regional Economic Development Incorporated. Top business leaders and elected …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager says utility rate increase is needed
Your electric utility bill in Columbia will increase by about 6.9 percent later this month. Columbia’s city council voted 5-2 in June to approve the rate increase. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor pushes back against Minchew’s council comments about public safety
A former Columbia mayoral candidate wants the city council to publicly recognize the danger that CPD officers put themselves in each day. Businessman Randy Minchew spoke from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor explains her vote to raise electric utility rates
Columbia’s mayor says her vote last week to approve an electric utility rate increase was a tough one. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe tells 939 the Eagle that while …
Read More »(AUDIO): Excitement and optimism about Columbia’s newest park near Cafe Berlin
Columbia’s city manager is excited about the new Orr street park that will be developed near Orr and Park, northeast of Café Berlin. City manager De’Carlon Seewood …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor and art enthusiasts excited about Orr Street park plans
The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) new acting director will be in Columbia this afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Orr Street park property. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Columbia mayoral candidate Minchew says silence from council on public safety is deafening
A former Columbia mayoral candidate is urging Columbia’s city council to give CPD and the Columbia Fire Department the tools, equipment and manpower they need to keep …
Read More »(AUDIO): Law enforcement will be a topic of discussion at Columbia’s city council meeting
Columbia’s city manager says he supports Columbia’s police officers. 75 percent of Columbia’s general fund is for public safety, under the last budget proposed by city manager …
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