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City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild.
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Police Chief Jill Schlude emphasized that the department is trying to hire more officers during a town hall event. -
State and local elected officials gathered Thursday in Foristell for the ceremonial start of construction on the section of roadway from Warrenton to Wentzville. -
On Wednesday, the society put on a lecture by Professor Crystal R. Sanders, who holds a doctoral degree in history. -
Columbia’s teachers’ union protested at a busy downtown intersection Wednesday morning. -
The city of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department decided not to provide additional accommodations for safety in the downtown area because the game is not a city sanctioned event. -
Dry conditions and high winds have led to wildfires across Missouri. So far, there have been no reported injuries, but structures and vehicles have burned.
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Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he was the first Latin American pontiff, the first non-European pope in more than a millennium, and he left behind a legacy of service, unity, and compassion.
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Moberly hopes to keep the current sales tax rate for their Transportation Trust to maintain their streets and sidewalks. -
Warning sirens did not sound in Pilot Grove before the tornado touched down there on Wednesday morning. -
Dixie Fisher tells us that her husband started the Habitat for Humanity "Garage" Sale at Broadway Christian Church back in 1989 as a way to raise money for the popular non-profit. It worked. If you'd like to take part this year, it's not too late - details on today's show! April 3, 2025 -
Representative Matthew Overcast (R-Ava) has five children. Three of them have Alpha Gal, an allergy transmitted from some types of ticks that makes a person allergic to many types of meat products. -
The university has begun construction on “MURR West,” a $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North building. -
Pilot Grove Mayor Dennis Knipp confirmed outdoor warning sirens did not sound in Pilot Grove, despite being triggered by the Cooper County Emergency Management Agency.
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