The Salvation Army Shelter on Jefferson Street has seen an increased number of people seeking shelter over the past few months. “We always see fluctuations up and down but this has been a continual string of us being busy and our beds being full,” said Justin Windell, captain at the Salvation Army. He said the
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The Camdenton Police Department is investigating after officers found what appeared to be an “explosive substance” inside of a hotel room. According to a news release, officers responded to the Sleep Inn on Highway 54 around 1:20 p.m. to help hotel staff with a problem with a tenant. Police said officers found a man inside
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The Columbia Fire Department’s new chief, Brian Schaeffer, said Friday that he plans to build the department’s relationship with the community and have a succession plan in place before he leaves, as he heads into week four in his new role.
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