Missouri 811 and Ameren partner for safe digging demonstration
Underground facilities contact Missouri 811 and Ameren hosted a demonstration Monday of what happens when someone calls 811 before starting a digging project.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you take advantage of Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?
Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday.
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Missouri governor limits sales of unregulated cannabis
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson took action against the makers of unregulated cannabis products often sold at the counters of gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops.
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Columbia welcomes Black-owned beauty supply store
According to the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA), less than 5% of beauty supply stores in the country are owned and operated by African Americans. However, that number increased after Sarah Brown opened her shop The Beauty Trap in Columbia.
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Stephens College launches Missouri Women Work program
Stephens College launched its Missouri Women Work-Women program Thursday with a roster of 10 students.
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Missouri’s fireworks industry booms
The start of fireworks sales Thursday in Missouri, one of America’s most fireworks-happy states.
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Jefferson City officials consider changes to rental inspections
The Jefferson City Public Works & Planning Committee met Thursday to discuss possibly changing the city rental inspection program.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you adjusted to inflation?
The latest inflation report released Wednesday showed that price increases eased in May.
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Operations resume after fireworks warehouse fire in Boonville
Executives at Spirit of ’76 Fireworks said Tuesday that a massive fire in a Boonville warehouse had been extinguished.
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Locals celebrate Cooper/Howard port project
The Port of Howard/Cooper County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to mark the completion of transformative infrastructure project.
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Columbia accountant disciplined by Justice Department
A Columbia accountant and his company have been disciplined by the U.S. Justice Department, including a $400,000 fine, for allegedly helping his clients illegally avoid paying taxes on proceeds from real estate sales.
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Contract change leads to layoffs for Jefferson City school bus provider
The company that provides transportation for the Jefferson City School District plans to lay off more than 100 workers this summer as the district goes with a different contractor.
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Detailed application process for marijuana microbusiness licenses announced
Missouri cannabis regulators have announced detailed plans for entering a lottery system to earn one of just 144 microbusinesses licenses.Â
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Stephens College aims to get more women working in construction in light of I-70 expansion
As construction on the much-anticipated Interstate 70 widening project nears, a private women’s college in Columbia is taking advantage of the upcoming project to promote a new apprenticeship program meant to create more diversity in the workforce.
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Climate Matters: Prolonged drought putting a strain on farmers, consumers
As of this week, 99% of Missouri is still experiencing either abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, and we have not been completely drought-free since June 2022.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments give big corporations tax breaks?
Unilever on Tuesday hosted dignitaries and the media for news about the expansion of its Jefferson City facilities.
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Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations
The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more workers have paid family and medical leave?
The Columbia City Council voted Monday to give its employees six weeks of paid medical and family leave.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?
The City of Columbia has been considering regulation of short-term rental properties for a while now.
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Proposed short-term rental rules under review in Columbia
The city of Columbia will be holding a formal public hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations. The regulations would provide regulatory standards for the use of short-term rentals, such as AirBnBs or VRBOs.Â
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