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With only unreasonably expensive and impractical alternatives, Jefferson City Public Works’ Operations Division Director Britt Smith told the Planning Committee on Thursday that the demolition of the terminal at the city’s airport is the best way forward. “Per flood plain regulations, if your improvements are more than 50 percent of the value, then you’re supposed

The Boone County Commission approved the construction of nearly $2 million support services building. The building will allow more space for the Boone County Emergency Communications Services radio employees, along with other functions. Commissioner Janet Thompson said the employees who work on the radio tower now have little space in the current building. “They’re cramped

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild, lows in the upper 60s. FRIDAY: Rain chances stay across southern Missouri, with a low chance of an isolated shower up to Highway 50. Highs stay in the mid-80s with partly sunny skies. EXTENDED: It’s a quiet start to the weekend with high pressure keeping us dry on Saturday. The

One person was arrested on Wednesday after two afternoon shootings in north Columbia. Police arrested Adunis L. Dawson, 18, of Little Rock, Arkansas, on Wednesday on suspicion of shooting at a motor vehicle and tampering with physical evidence. The first shooting happened in the 4400 block of Ria Street at about 10:30 a.m. Witnesses said

A man was detained and charged on Tuesday after he allegedly walked into the Morgan County Library and made statements about recent shootings. Morgan County deputies responded to the Morgan County Library after an employee reported concern because of comments made by Wilbur D. Marr, 57, of Rocky Mount. Wilbur got to the library around

A man was detained and charged on Tuesday after he allegedly walked into the Morgan County Library and made statements about recent shootings. Morgan County deputies responded to the Morgan County Library after an employee reported concern because of comments made by Wilbur D. Marr, 57, of Rocky Mount. Wilbur got to the library around

The Columbia Fire Department and the University of Missouri Police Department responded to a call of hazardous materials at Ellis Library on Thursday afternoon. Authorities responded to the building at Ninth Street and Conley Avenue after noon on Thursday. Crews were moving an air conditioning unit in the basement of the library, which set off

THURSDAY: Scattered showers and storms are possible south of I-70 throughout the day today. For the rest of mid-Missouri expect mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid 80s. TONIGHT: Spot storms are possible near HWY 50 overnight. Temperatures drop into the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Weak surface high pressure tries to build in Friday

A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a judgment in favor of a Fulton Public Schools parent on Monday, deciding that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must include certain online courses on its approved course list. According to the judgment filed on Monday, DESE had not previously approved certain online courses through

A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a judgment in favor of a Fulton Public Schools parent on Monday, deciding that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must include certain online courses on its approved course list. According to the judgment filed on Monday, DESE had not previously approved certain online courses through

A Waynesville man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after stabbing and killing his grandmother. According to the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Keaven Shaw pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May to stabbing Anna Pahula, 63, at her home in October 2018. According to court documents, Shaw told police during an

A Waynesville man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after stabbing and killing his grandmother. According to the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Keaven Shaw pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May to stabbing Anna Pahula, 63, at her home in October 2018. According to court documents, Shaw told police during an

The decision on whether alcoholic drinks will be sold at Mizzou sporting events is expected soon. MU Athletic Director spokesman Nick Joos said Wednesday that the decision is expected in the next 2 days. “I would anticipate an announcement in the next 24-48 hours in regard to our decision,” Joos said. The Southeastern Conference changed

The decision on whether alcoholic drinks will be sold at Mizzou sporting events is expected soon. MU Athletic Director spokesman Nick Joos said Wednesday that the decision is expected in the next 2 days. “I would anticipate an announcement in the next 24-48 hours in regard to our decision,” Joos said. The Southeastern Conference changed

Bulletproof backpacks are an option for parents this back-to-school shopping season. An Office Depot located in Columbia, Missouri, sells bullet resistant backpacks made by Guard Dog Security in store and online. The Guard Dog Security ProShield Pro Tactical Laptop Backpack’s description states it has been “independently tested to be impervious to certain gunfire.” President of

Bulletproof backpacks are an option for parents this back-to-school shopping season. An Office Depot located in Columbia, Missouri, sells bullet resistant backpacks made by Guard Dog Security in store and online. The Guard Dog Security ProShield Pro Tactical Laptop Backpack’s description states it has been “independently tested to be impervious to certain gunfire.” President of

The State Emergency Management Agency is taking steps to get more assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for homeowners. SEMA submitted an appeal to FEMA Wednesday after it denied individual assistance to 19 counties in Missouri. The state is requesting FEMA reconsider its decision. FEMA provides assistance to primary residences that are uninhabitable and

The State Emergency Management Agency is taking steps to get more assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for homeowners. SEMA submitted an appeal to FEMA Wednesday after it denied individual assistance to 19 counties in Missouri. The state is requesting FEMA reconsider its decision. FEMA provides assistance to primary residences that are uninhabitable and

A growing group of individuals impacted by a data breach at MU Health Care are part of a class action lawsuit that was filed Tuesday. MU Health Care announced in a statement Friday that an “unauthorized individual” may have had access to two employees’ email accounts in late April. As a result, the private and

A growing group of individuals impacted by a data breach at MU Health Care are part of a class action lawsuit that was filed Tuesday. MU Health Care announced in a statement Friday that an “unauthorized individual” may have had access to two employees’ email accounts in late April. As a result, the private and