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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Residents and community members gathered at the intersection of West Boulevard and Ash Street Wednesday evening, in protest of Columbia's Ash Street Improvement Plan.
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Columbia coffee shops are planning for prices to increase as the Trump administration implements tariffs.
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Supporters of the bill said that while they weren't eager to expand access to gambling, it would be more harmful to leave the machines unregulated.
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Three Senate bills authorizing video lottery games still haven’t received a hearing from the Senate Appropriations Committee. There are only five weeks left before the Senate adjourns and the state budget remains unfinished.
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Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy.
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Employers in the horse-racing industry rely heavily on workers with H-2B visas and are closely watching changes as they brace for staffing needs next season.
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Andor, featuring Diego Luna's charismatic performance as a rebel operative, has come at a perfect moment.
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The shipping company's temporary new policy comes as President Trump continues to upend U.S. global trade policy.
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Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians.
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The American Cancer Society helped convene ralliers at the Missouri statehouse Wednesday to lobby for keeping the cost of treatment down.
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Attorneys spoke for and against the overturning of Prop. A based on complaints regarding election irregularities and constitutional violations.
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The Trump Administration announced Tuesday night they would be cutting 1,300 employees from the Department of Education. Education officials in Missouri say the cuts could have an impact on students and teachers in Missouri.
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Nominate someone you deem worthy to be one of Columbia's '20 Under 40' before the end of March and it could be their face you see on the cover of COMO Business Times later this year. David Nivens, CEO of The COMO Companies, says the process this year is much more "streamlined" - find out more on today's show! March 12, 2025
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Several bills under consideration are aimed at helping individual veterans and the Missouri Veterans Commission receive funding from a variety of sources, as well as protecting compensation from so-called “claim sharks.”
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