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(LISTEN): COU sees record passenger numbers in June; Columbia Regional is nation’s fastest-growing airport

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Allegiant’s new flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Florida and new COU nonstop service to Charlotte on American Airlines have helped produce a new passenger record at COU in June. Columbia Airport advisory board...

Dog owner sues to keep vicious dog

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You better feed the meter in downtown Jefferson City. Or you’ll have to go by the ATM just to pay your fine. Published reports say the city’s new private parking contractor has written almost 20...

Man gets prison time in fatal JCMO beating

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A man accused of beating a victim to death at a Jefferson City bar draws a seven - year prison term. Kamari Balton admitted to attacking Rafael Ayala in August of 2024 at the Twisted...
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(LISTEN): Operation Shower has celebrated more than 10,000 military moms-to-be since its founding; Columbia recently had celebration

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About 30 area military moms-to-be were recently treated to a group baby shower in Columbia hosted by the Veterans United Foundation and by Operation Shower. Some of the women who attended the event at the...

Update on JCMO conference center

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Councilmen get an update on the planned Jefferson City Conference Center project. The complex near the Governor’s Mansion should cost around $120 – million. The recent state budget signed by the Governor includes about $15...
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Blame it on 100 mph winds for taking down trees and power poles in Mid – Missouri

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Eastern Jefferson City and Osage City got the worst of the 4th of July storm. Winds were clocked at 100-miles per hour. Osage Fire Protection Chief Barry Gipe says electric crews have been on the...

Woman charged with stealing from a nursing home resident

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Another accused crook is charged with stealing from Grandma. Amy Shoup of Jefferson City is accused of taking $52,000 from the nursing home victim and not paying their bill at the facility. Shoup had durable...
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Big storms take out power and damage homes, boats and buildings

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Water rescues and widespread power outages followed the Fourth of July storms. Crews had to rescue boaters on both the Osage and Missouri rivers. Falling trees knocked out power all across mid Missouri, leaving thousands...
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(LISTEN): Veteran Columbia Ronald McDonald House executive director to retire in December: “It’s just time”

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The longtime executive director of Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House retires at the end of the year. Longtime Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri executive director Terri Gray retires at the end of December (2026 photo courtesy of...
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(LISTEN): Columbia’s city council will meet just once in July, due to renovations of council chambers

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Monday evening’s Columbia city council meeting is canceled, due to renovations of the council chambers. City spokesman Christopher Ave says construction is continuing at city hall. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke to 939 the Eagle News...

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