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Thailand's then-Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok on March 28

The house always wins: How the establishment finally came out on top in Thailand

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — A billionaire former owner of English soccer giants Manchester City who dominated politics in his homeland now watches his dynasty fade from inside prison. Former policeman Thaksin Shinawatra reshaped Thailand’s politics. He served twice as the kingdom’s prime minister and commanded such a huge and loyal following that parties

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City of Columbia $156 million behind on police and fire pension fund, considers public safety sales tax

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is considering a 1% public safety sales tax to help close the multi-million dollar gap in its police and fire retirement fund and support improvements across both departments. Public safety makes up nearly half of the city’s general fund spending for fiscal 2026, with about $66 million budgeted

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Columbia Regional Airport to get 600 more parking spaces to meet rising demand

Customer demand at the Columbia Regional Airport is expected to surge as American Airlines expands its flight schedule, United Airlines returns, and Allegiant Airlines adds new service.

The increasing number of passengers flying in and out of COU has sparked the need for additional parking.

To address the issue, the city is considering amending its fiscal year 2026 annual budget to expand the airport’s south parking lot.

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