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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A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.
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Police Chief Jill Schlude emphasized that the department is trying to hire more officers during a town hall event.
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State and local elected officials gathered Thursday in Foristell for the ceremonial start of construction on the section of roadway from Warrenton to Wentzville.
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On Wednesday, the society put on a lecture by Professor Crystal R. Sanders, who holds a doctoral degree in history.
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Columbia’s teachers’ union protested at a busy downtown intersection Wednesday morning.
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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.
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Experts are divided whether a new missile defense system for the U.S., inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, would be worth the cost.
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Lawmakers are asking the Defense Secretary to explain how the Pentagon is complying with court rulings blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to ban transgender troops from service.
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Enjoy a performance of 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' by the A-Frame Jazz Trio in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month! March 25, 2025
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MPASS is being tested at MU Health Care facilities and in the next few months, the researchers hope to implement the device in other retirement and senior centers in mid-Missouri.
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Moberly officials broke ground Monday on one of the few parks in the state designed especially for patrons with disabilities.
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In Missouri's legislature, dozens of bills aim to overturn or weaken voter-approved initiatives, such as Amendment 3's enshrinement of abortion rights and Proposition A's minimum wage increase and paid sick leave laws.
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The City of Columbia is developing a roadmap for preserving its historical landmarks. The Historic Preservation Plan provides a roadmap for identifying and maintaining these places that can then be nominated for national recognition.
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A new crime report for 2024 corrects some misreported crimes from the past year, police Chief Jill Schlude said.
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