(AP) — A fire at a Missouri state-leased office building caused more than $2.5 million in damage, a report released by the State Fire Marshal’s Office on Friday shows. Investigators couldn’t determine the exact cause of the Monday night fire that destroyed the Department of Social Services’ Jefferson City office, …
Read More »Fewer flights out of Columbia Regional?
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one of eight locations impacted by United’s indefinite suspension. United currently offers twice daily service from Columbia Regional …
Read More »If revenues are up, when will Missouri government workers get a pay hike?
Hey Mr. State Government Worker! If state revenues coming in are up 25 – percent over last year why can’t you get a raise? … Former Missouri Government Chief Economist Tom Kruckmeyer claims the math doesn’t work out. Missouri topped $11 billion in net general revenues during its 2021 fiscal …
Read More »You might want to avoid I-70 west of Columbia this weekend
State transportation officials say demolition on the heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 near Columbia will begin (Friday) tonight. MoDOT says Emery Sapp and Son contractors will start the demolition process at 9 pm. You’re URGED to find an alternate route. The demolition will require overnight lane closures on I-70 and …
Read More »Supporters applaud JCMO sales tax hike
Jefferson City voters okay an increase in the city’s sales tax to help the police and fire departments. 70 – percent of the voters backed the new ¼ – cent Public Safety tax. Former Councilman Carlos Graham was a big supporter of the measure. He didn’t understand the push in …
Read More »One driver arrest after crash near Ashland
Abc – 17 — Two people were injured in a crash in Cole County late Wednesday afternoon. The wreck happened on Route M just after 4:30 p.m. According to a crash report, Dewight Hoffman, 28, of St. Thomas was driving west on Route M when his car crossed the center …
Read More »Another JCMO car lot is sold
Another Jefferson City car dealership sells out. RJF Automotive Partners is selling their Autoplex dealerships of Jefferson City to North Carolina – based Sonic Automotive. That includes, Hyundai, Honda and Nissan of Jefferson City. The sales price was not disclosed. Riley Auto Group is selling their dealerships to the Drewing …
Read More »How bout them Bravos?
The Atlanta Braves clinched their first World Series since 1995 with a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros. The Braves defeated the Astros four games to two in the best-of-seven series. The Braves used home runs from former Kansas City Royal Jorge Soler, Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman, along with …
Read More »Shots for your kids … or not?
Should you get the COVID vaccine for your school age child? Even Cole County Health’s Communicable Disease Coordinator is trying to decide what is right for her kids … Chezney Schulte says she plans to talk with her family pediatrician before making that decision. As for adults who want to …
Read More »Was a Columbia killing a case of accidental death?
(AP) — The attorney for a Mid- Missouri man accused of killing his wife in 2019 said Tuesday that the woman’s death was a “tragic accident” that was caused when she fell and hit her head during an argument with her husband. During opening statements in Joseph Elledge’s first-degree murder …
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