A Jefferson City businessman who owns the popular Yanis Coffee Zone downtown plans to open Izzy’s burgers and shakes in January. Taisir Yanis says Izzy’s will be …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) discusses transportation, Jefferson City’s tri-level and Mizzou on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill. He represents 39 counties across northern Missouri, representing Audrain and Randolph counties …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) and Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater appear on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), who chairs the U.S. House Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill, is trying to obtain federal funding to try to replace Jefferson …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to I-70 and Highway 63 beautification project
Columbia’s city council has approved a two-page resolution expressing its support for the city contributing about $1.5 million to the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange beautification project, …
Read More »(LISTEN): I-70 Rocheport bridge project running ahead of schedule, top Columbia business leader says
The longtime Columbia of Chamber of Commerce president says the massive $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is going well and is ahead of schedule. Columbia Chamber president …
Read More »I-70 and 63 beautification, roll carts and Grace lane traffic on tonight’s Columbia council agenda
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote tonight on a bill involving roll carts and on a resolution involving beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 intersection. …
Read More »MoDOT to close busy Jefferson City bridge for ten days later this month
We’ve been learning details today about plans to close busy Truman Boulevard over Highway 50 in Jefferson City for ten days for bridge rehabilitation work. The state …
Read More »Columbia commission wants to see improvements at Highway 63 and Broadway and at 63 and Paris road
Columbia’s bicycle and pedestrian commission will outline several of the state Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) high-priority unfunded needs projects at tonight’s meeting. Two of the projects that …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge truss to be demolished on Sunday
State transportation officials are urging you to avoid heavily-traveled I-70 in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport on Sunday morning, which is when the truss of the old Missouri River bridge …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT expecting big turnout at this evening’s I-70 informational meeting in Columbia
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging you to attend today’s informational meeting in Columbia about Missouri’s massive $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The open …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT currently lacks funding for multi-million dollar tri-level project in Jefferson City
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says it will take at least $90-million to redesign and replace Jefferson City’s aging tri-level and a nearby expressway. MoDOT central …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia business leader describes I-70 expansion project across Missouri as generational
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce president is praising Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state lawmakers in both parties for providing funding to six-lane I-70 across the state. …
Read More »Mid-Missouri motorists should expect delays this weekend around I-70’s Rocheport bridge
You can expect delays for most of the weekend on and near the busy I-70 Rocheport bridge, which is about 14 miles west of Columbia. The state …
Read More »MoDOT: Expect delays next weekend on and near I-70’s Rocheport bridge
Mid-Missouri commuters and truckers should be prepared for delays if they’re traveling near I-70’s Rocheport bridge next weekend. Rocheport is about 14 miles west of Columbia. The …
Read More »Beautification efforts at Columbia’s I-70 and Highway 63 interchange to be unveiled today
You have an opportunity today to see proposed plans to beautify the area around Columbia’s sprawling I-70 and Highway 63 interchange, which is scheduled to be improved …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia authorities to begin clearing homeless camp near Bob Evans this morning
Columbia-area motorists should expect some delays Monday morning around mid-Missouri’s busiest interchange, as Columbia authorities clear out a homeless camp near Steak ‘n Shake and Bob Evans. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State lawmaker says MoDOT is already starting to remove dead deer, ahead of legislation
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker says recent legislation approved by a House committee has prompted state transportation officials to prioritize removing dead deer and large dead animals from …
Read More »Missouri House committee to vote Thursday on deer legislation
A mid-Missouri lawmaker says a bill is needed requiring the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to remove and bury dead deer found on roads or highways large …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) discusses dead wildlife legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says there’s a “food fight” between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the state Department of Transportation (MODOT) over which agency should …
Read More »Proposed state employee pay raise and I-70 rebuild headline Missouri governor’s State of State address
Missouri’s governor is calling on the Legislature to approve an immediate 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for state employees. It was a major part of …
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