Columbia’s mayor says it was heartbreaking for her to hear the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president say his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association president Matt Nichols discusses ARPA funding on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols says his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. Columbia’s city council voted this week to approve a …
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): 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): Child care tax credits remain a top priority for Missouri Chamber leaders
The leader of the state’s largest business group says improving access to child care will be a top priority during Missouri’s 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City. …
Read More »Boone County jury convicts Columbia man of 2020 murder
A Columbia man is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without parole, after being convicted of first degree murder for the May 2020 killing of …
Read More »Tuesday fundraiser will benefit planned new Columbia dog park
A fundraiser is set for this afternoon at Columbia’s Café Berlin to raise money for Dog Wild, which is a planned membership-based dog park with a bar. …
Read More »Dr. Choi says he looks forward to several more years at Mizzou
It’s now been three years that UM System President Dr. Mun Choi has also served as Mizzou’s chancellor in Columbia. Dr. Choi says it’s been an interesting …
Read More »Popular Roots N Blues expected to draw thousands to Columbia; expect heavy traffic near Stephens Lake park
Thousands of visitors are expected to be in Columbia for this weekend’s Roots N Blues festival. It opens this afternoon at Stephens Lake park near Broadway and Old …
Read More »Missouri health officials urging caution for nationwide infant formula shortage
State health officials are urging Missourians to refrain from hoarding infant formula, as a nationwide shortage impacts parents and caregivers. State Department of Health and Senior Services …
Read More »95 Missouri veterans return to emotional homecoming in Columbia
Hundreds of motorcyclists from across mid-Missouri escorted 95 Honor Flight veterans from Kingdom City to Columbia Monday night, as they returned home to a hero’s welcome. Zimmer …
Read More »Columbia’s new Moser’s near Scott Boulevard opens
Columbia’s newest grocery store opened its doors early Wednesday morning near Scott Boulevard. The 30,000 square foot Moser’s is located on Faurot drive, in the new Westbury Village. …
Read More »(AUDIO): MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
MU Health Care has about 7,500 employees, making it one of mid-Missouri’s largest employers. MU Health chief executive officer Jonathan Curtright joined host Fred Parry on Saturday …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor offers proposal for community memberships to new state-of-the-art lab
Columbia’s mayor has introduced a proposal to provide about $500,000 in community memberships to MACC’s new state-of-the-art lab on the Business Loop. Mayor Brian Treece says there is …
Read More »Schnucks still looking to hire at least ten additional employees for new Columbia store
St. Louis-based Schnucks has announced that its new 48,000 square foot store in northeast Columbia will open on March 23. The Schnucks Battle Crossing store is located …
Read More »Columbia staff officials: city needs a long-term permanent solution to homelessness
Columbia officials say the Wabash station downtown is not an ideal location for an emergency overnight warming center in any year, and is especially unsuitable during a …
Read More »Missouri’s governor: U.S. Navy sending 40-person medical team to St. Louis to assist in COVID fight
Missouri’s governor says the U.S. Navy is sending a 40-person team of military medical personnel to the St. Louis region, to help hospital staff strained by the …
Read More »COU officials confident that American Airlines will resume normal schedule in future
The decision by American Airlines to reduce its flights out of Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is described as temporary by COU manager Michael Parks. He says January …
Read More »United to indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport, effective January 4
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by …
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