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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The 1.1-mile Ben Sapp Memorial Trail is scheduled to open in June.
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Amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service, two local union chapters have rallies planned this week to bring awareness to possible federal changes.
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A local pharmacist offers tips for dealing with seasonal allergies.
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The council debated the necessity of the study, but voted 7-0 to approve it.
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Volunteers in Rolla help to clean up the aftermath from a tornado.
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Missouri legislature passes state takeover of St. Louis police department
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Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
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City staff discussed options for increasing revenue, including raising certain sales taxes, on Monday night.
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The declaration allowed the city to shut down recycling services indefinitely.
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The Trump administration has asked U.S. lawmakers to cut $307 million in funding for the biological research program under the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices.
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Filmmaker Chris Schwedtmann is working with Second Baptist Church and Love Columbia, a local non-profit, to produce a documentary about eight foundational African American churches in the Columbia/Boone County area. (Two of these churches started before the end of the Civil War!) Chris says he's in need of more funding and resources in order to complete the project. April 21, 2025
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