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The new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The $25-million …
Read More »Drawings highlight what new Columbia elementary school will look like
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill heading to Columbia
Columbia-area residents will soon have a Hawaiian dining option. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is building a new restaurant at the former Jack in the Box location near …
Read More »Greyhound reportedly considering Wright City as a stop
You may be able to take a Greyhound bus from Columbia to eastern Missouri’s fast-growing Warren County in the future. The “Warren County Record” reports Greyhound has …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls for ban on assault weapons; Hartzler favors armed guards
A congresswoman who represents Columbia on Capitol Hill backs a plan to arm guards in schools. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), a former teacher who’s running for …
Read More »Archery legislation is heading to Missouri Governor Parson’s desk
Legislation designating archery as Missouri’s official state sport is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final approval from state lawmakers on Friday. The provision is sponsored …
Read More »New Missouri congressional redistricting map heading to Missouri governor’s desk
With less than 24 hours to spare, Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional redistricting map that splits Columbia and Boone County into two districts. The line …
Read More »Proposed new Missouri House map splits Columbia and Boone County; Cooper and Moniteau would go to third district
A new congressional redistricting map that splits Columbia and Boone County could hit the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on Monday. The House Special Committee on …
Read More »Missouri legislation aims to help students who want to pursue careers in insurance
Legislation requiring career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance certification will be voted on Wednesday by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. …
Read More »Missouri House Agriculture committee to tour Lincoln University’s facilities on Monday
A Missouri House committee will tour the agricultural facilities at Jefferson City’s Lincoln University on Monday afternoon. The tour begins at 1:30 for the House Agriculture Policy …
Read More »Historically black college legislation heads to a Missouri House committee
The state Senate has given final approval to legislation that encourages Missourians to observe Historically Black College and University Week in September. State Sen. Barbara Washington (D-Kansas …
Read More »UPDATE: Timing changes for severe weather potential for central Missouri
While weather will be calm today (Tuesday) across mid-Missouri, severe weather is possible during the overnight hours and again on Wednesday morning. National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas …
Read More »Missouri House and Senate remain at impasse over congressional redistricting
Missouri is the only state in the nation where a new U.S. House map has not been enacted or approved by state lawmakers, according to the Associated …
Read More »Blunt says Missouri House’s daily debates closely resemble Congress
Missouri’s senior senator on Capitol Hill says the Show-Me State is where the nation comes together. Retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) recently addressed the Missouri House in …
Read More »UM Curators reject face mask proposals
The University of Missouri has a record number of active COVID cases among its students now, with 163. Our news partner ABC-17 reports active cases first surpassed …
Read More »UPDATE: UM Curators reject mask orders
UPDATE: The UM Board of Curators has voted to reject two proposed mask orders. The votes came during Tuesday morning’s board meeting. Our news partner ABC-17 reports …
Read More »State senator says diabetes legislation has broad support across her district
Legislation aimed at helping Missourians with diabetes by capping insulin costs at $30 has been filed by a Kansas City lawmaker who represents a swing district. State …
Read More »Senator Razer to address removal of LGBTQ exhibit from Missouri Capitol
An openly gay Missouri state senator has called a news conference for late Wednesday morning in Jefferson City, to discuss the removal of the LGBTQ exhibit from …
Read More »UM Board of Curators extends indoor mask mandate
You’ll need to continue to wear a mask if you’re in a UM System classroom. The UM Board of Curators voted 5-4 late Monday afternoon to extend …
Read More »Razer: Exhibit about gay rights removed from Missouri Capitol museum
An openly-gay Kansas City state senator is demanding answers from Missouri state parks officials, after an exhibit was removed from the Statehouse in Jefferson City. State Sen. …
Read More »Greyhound offers new stop in Columbia, for St. Louis and Kansas City trips
Greyhound is opening a new stop in downtown Columbia, effective Wednesday morning. Columbia officials say Greyhound is opening the stop at the Wabash station, and will feature …
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