You can expect heavy traffic and long waits at popular restaurants all weekend in Columbia due to Mizzou’s graduation ceremonies, which begin this afternoon. Some of the …
Read More »MSHP: Three deadly crashes at busy Boone County interchange since 2017
Missouri state troopers say there have been three fatal traffic crashes at the Highway 63 and 124 interchange in northern Boone County in the past six years. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Look for flights from Columbia to Charlotte in next year or so, according to business leader
Daily service from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte is still in the works, according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey Button. She joined …
Read More »Fast-growing Columbia company to receive Tuesday visit from Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor will travel to Columbia this morning to tour one of Columbia and Boone County’s largest employers. Governor Mike Parson will tour a Veterans United (VU) …
Read More »Mizzou and MACC funding continue to be top priorities for Columbia business leaders
Missouri’s governor is proposing a $71-million increase in core funding to Missouri’s public higher education institutions, like the University of Missouri. It’s the largest increase in 25 …
Read More »Mizzou’s power plant in Columbia celebrating 100th anniversary
University of Missouri officials are beginning a celebration today of the 100th anniversary of Mizzou’s Combined Cooling Heat and Power Plant (CCHP). The university is holding a …
Read More »UPDATE: Mizzou has had water damage at seven residence halls and several athletic facilities
Crews from Columbia’s ServiceMaster and Neville and Sons remain on the Mizzou campus on this Friday, cleaning up water damage from the Christmas holiday weekend. UM System …
Read More »Treece, Buffaloe see bright future with new COU terminal
A former Columbia mayor describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a six-year project that culminated with the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony and first flight. Former …
Read More »About two dozen Columbia employers represented at Thursday’s job fair
Mid-Missourians have a chance Thursday afternoon to meet with numerous employers and do on-site interviews. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI), the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and other …
Read More »Ground broken on key $30 million health-related project at Mizzou
Mizzou officials are praising a planned $30-million renovation and expansion of a key building at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The University broke ground on Friday afternoon …
Read More »22 Columbia-area employers will be at Thursday job fair
Mid-Missourians who are seeking a job or a better job opportunity have a chance this week to meet with about two dozen Columbia-area employers. Regional Economic Development …
Read More »Mizzou preparing for heavy traffic involving rare Thursday football game
The University of Missouri is making accommodations for the increased traffic expected for Thursday evening’s football season opener at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will battle …
Read More »Mizzou pleased with first-day numbers in Columbia
The UM System president says students and families continue to recognize the value of a degree from Mizzou. Dr. Mun Choi says more than 5,000 new freshmen …
Read More »(AUDIO): REDI minority business coordinator Ray Hall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO RoundTable”
Columbia native Ray Hall is the new minority business coordinator for Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Mr. Hall graduated from Columbia’s Hickman high school and and describes …
Read More »14-year-old Cole County student who scored perfect 36 on ACT plans to attend medical school
A 14-year-old student from mid-Missouri’s Wardsville who scored a perfect 36 on her ACT credits the hard work she put into practice tests for helping her score. …
Read More »Mizzou is still Columbia’s largest employer; VU now third on list
The University of Missouri is still Boone County’s largest employer, by far. Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated’s (REDI) website says Mizzou has 8,612 employees. It’s followed by …
Read More »Mizzou football’s new indoor practice facility is on schedule for 2023
The University of Missouri says Mizzou football’s new indoor practice facility in Columbia is on schedule and is expected to be completed next summer. Construction began last …
Read More »Mizzou’s seven parking garages need $22-million in repairs
Mizzou plans to close two Columbia parking garages this summer to address deferred maintenance repairs. MU officials say the Tiger Avenue and Turner Avenue parking structures will …
Read More »Columbia’s economic development efforts draw draw praise from Missouri’s governor
Missouri’s governor says Columbia exemplifies workforce development, one of his top priorities. “Columbia is pretty well in a fast-track. You know you’re expanding your airport, you’re bringing …
Read More »Missouri’s governor receives high praise from UM System President Dr. Mun Choi
The UM System President says there’s not been a stronger partner for Mizzou than Governor Mike Parson. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi also serves as Mizzou’s …
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