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Superintendent Chris Belcher met with a local political group to discuss the plans for Columbia Public School’s $50 million bond proposal set for April’s ballot. It must receive 57 percent of the votes to pass and comes with a four-cent debt service levy increase. Belcher originally estimated the increase would be around eight cents, but

Boone County firefighters worked a two-alarm fire for nearly two hours on Friday just west of Columbia, less than three miles north of the Midway exit off I-70. Flames first appeared on Elizabeth Street around 3:30 p.m. At least a dozen trucks were on scene. When crews arrived, they could see smoke coming out the

Columbia Joint Communications received a 911 call just before five in the morning on Saturday from a concerned resident. The reports say he woke up to a loud noise thinking it was coming from the roof. When firefighters arrived they were expecting a collapsed roof with residents inside. According to police reports Lt. Bruce Britt

Parking will be limited in downtown Columbia over the weekend because of the True False Film Festival. Documentaries will be shown at eight different places across the city, from the Blue Note to the Missouri Theater and Jesse Hall on the MU campus. Officials are urging people to use public transportation. A short, 10-minute loop

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has given the go-ahead to spend $132 million on improvements to the Capitol and other state facilities. Nixon had put a hold on the money when the 2014 budget took effect last July. But the governor said Friday he’s releasing the money because of an improving economy. The money includes $28.5

Missouri helped consumers recover more than $16 million in insurance claims last year. Missouri’s Department of Insurance helps residents get their claims paid and last year saw a significant rise in the number of claims paid. Sturgeon cattle farmer Tim Cobb relies on his tractor to provide food for his animals. When it was stolen

The Mizzou baseball team cancelled their series with Alabama A&M on March 4 and 5 at Taylor Stadium due to a winter storm forecast in Mid-Missouri. The Tigers will play three games at UALR instead. The games against Alabama A&M haven’t been rescheduled, but the team’s home opener is scheduled for March 7. Mizzou will

Jefferson City employees are hosting a fundraiser to help a fellow employee. In December Katherine O’Neal, 28, was seriously injured in a car crash. O’Neal is also an auxiliary member of the Holts Summit fire department. Friday, at 5 p.m. a spaghetti dinner is planned at McClung Park. Tickets are $10 at the door. There

A federal fugitive was arrested Friday morning in southwest Camden County. Charlie Duke, 31, was taken into custody at his home in Macks Creek, about 20 minutes west of Camdenton near Highway 54. Duke is wanted on a federal warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Camden County investigators worked with the Southwest

Boys high school district final scores: New Franklin 62 v. Harrisburg 69Tolton 80 v. Salisbury 69Tipton 46 v. New Bloomfield 36Eugene 53 v. California 52Versailles 51 v. Blair Oaks 70South Callaway 64 v. Christian 54 Girls high school basketball final scores: Sullivan 45 v. Hickman 56Battle 21 v. Rock Bridge 88]

The Mizzou women’s basketball squad sent its seniors off on a high note, using a second-half surge to oust Ole Miss, 75-72, Thursday night. Senior Bri Kulas led all scorers with 26 points and junior Morgan Eye added 21. Kulas and Eye surpassed the 1000-career point mark to help Mizzou (17-11, 6-9) complete a season

According to a Bloomberg report, IBM began job cuts across the United States Thursday as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan to meet the company’s profit goals. Alliance@IBM, an employee group, said cuts have been made in 10 cities so far, including Columbia. A reported 12 jobs were cut in Columbia. But IBM hasn’t

University Village managers responded to residents’ concerns about safety after days of complaints and attempts to move out. On Thursday, University Village managers sent a letter to residents allowing them to find other living options if they wanted with no penalty for breaking their lease, as well as offering assistance in finding them other housing.

The Columbia Fire Department wanted to honor a man they call a hero. Lieutenant Bruce Britt was killed in the line of duty Saturday, February 22. Both is first and current chief spoke at his funeral today to remember the man, the father, the cowboy who while gruff, had a big smile and even bigger

The memorial service for fallen firefighter Lt. Bruce Britt ended around 11:30 Thursday morning, after remarks from city officials including Mayor Bob McDavid and Columbia Fire Chief Chuck Witt, along with former longtime chief, Bill Markgraf. A 6-mile procession traveled down the Business Loop to Providence and ended at The Crossing Church off Rock Quarry

A Columbia man faces possible charges after allegedly injuring his own baby. Ryan Gastineau was arrested in the 4300 block of Brunswick Drive on suspicion of child abuse. Last Saturday Gastineau was left with his son, who started to cry. Police say he tried comforting the child, but then Gastineau became frustrated and started bouncing

A former Kansas City lawyer accused of killing her father and his longtime girlfriend at the Lake of the Ozarks was granted a change of venue on Thursday. Susan Van Note’s trial is now going to be held in Laclede County. Van Note is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths

The memorial service for Lt. Bruce Britt gets underway this morning at 10:00 a.m. at The Crossing Church in Columbia. Lt. Britt died while evacuating students after a balcony collapse at University Village Saturday morning. You can watch the service here.

Columbia city leaders are considering funding the city Neighborhood Watch program. The Mayor’s Task Force on Community Violence reviewed a funding request from the City Manager’s Office at their meeting Wednesday night. If approved, the request would mean the Neighborhood Watch program would receive just over $3,000 to put toward their needs. Three weeks ago,

Girls district high school basketball Feb 26 Sturgeon 57, Harrisburg 60South Callaway 22, Hermann 66Boonville 65, Southern Boone 43New Franklin 60, Father Tolton 53New Bloomfield 49, Cole Camp 47North Callaway 59, Christian 41California 21, Blair Oaks 48Russellville 64, Tipton 59