Missouri’s governor has signed an executive order declaring a drought alert for 53 counties in southern and mid-Missouri, including Boone, Cole and Cooper counties. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Crash in mid-Missouri’s Howard County kills two
Two young Boonville residents have been killed in a one-vehicle crash in Howard County. State troopers say the one-vehicle crash happened Monday afternoon on Highway 124, when …
Read More »Boone Electric asking customers to conserve energy
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative is warning its members in six mid-Missouri counties that energy supplies could be tight today (Thursday) and tomorrow, and they’re asking members to conserve …
Read More »Heavy rain prompts several overnight flood warnings in central Missouri
Flash flood warnings remain in effect for several mid-Missouri counties, due to Tuesday’s heavy rain that continued overnight through this (Wednesday) morning. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »Boone Electric’s new Columbia headquarters expected to be done by late summer or early fall
Despite numerous snow and ice storms in February and last week’s winter storm, construction progress continues on Boone Electric Cooperative’s new headquarters in Columbia. Coil Construction is …
Read More »Well-known businessman leading committee supporting Boone County’s local use tax ballot measure
Supporters of an April Boone County use tax ballot measure say Boone is the last county among its contiguous counties to approve a use tax. Boone County …
Read More »Hoskins says sports wagering and slot machine legislation would bring millions of dollars to Missouri
The Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee chairman supports an all-inclusive gaming agenda this year, including sportsbook and slot machines. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the …
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