Category: Mid-Missouri News
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President Trump Reclassifies Marijuana as a Lower-Risk Drug
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, directing federal agencies to move it from Schedule I to Schedule III status under federal […]
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Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad restructures after agencies withdraw
The Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad is restructuring after two key agencies stepped away. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Fire Department have officially withdrawn, leaving the Columbia Police Department and […]
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Amazon Data Center deal unanimousaly approved
The general public got a detailed look at Amazon’s plans to use 1,000 acres north of Interstate 70 between New Florence and High Hill for a data center for its […]
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Judge allows dog breeder abuse suspect in home detention review
A Boone County judge is allowing accused dog breeder Melissa Sanders to take part in a home detention study even as she faces more than a dozen animal abuse charges. […]
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Four Arrested in Callaway County Drug and Burglary Bust
A major drug investigation in Callaway County Thursday morning led to multiple arrests. Deputies with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office searched a home on County Road 276 around 9:30 a.m., […]
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Amber Alert leads to safe recovery of two Columbia children
A kidnapping case in Columbia ended without harm to the two young children after officers issued an Amber Alert. Police say at about 3:45 p.m. Thursday, an adult female drove […]
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Burn barrel fire burns down outbuilding in Jefferson City
Jefferson City Fire Crews called out early this morning of ra structure fire. The call came in at 12:27 a.m. in the 300 block of Clay St. Fire personnel arrived […]
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Columbia Regional adds flights to Charlotte
Columbia Regional Airport is adding more flights. COU announced today that new flights to Charlotte by American Airlines will begin on June 4, of next year. American Airlines will offer […]
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Audrain County man charged with sodomy and assault
An Audrain County man is facing multiple serious charges, including first-degree sodomy and first-degree domestic assault causing serious injury. Court documents show charges were filed Monday against Gerald Walker Jr. […]
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Senate backs landmark status for Churchill Museum in Missouri
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill from Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to designate America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton as a National Historic Landmark. The museum stands on […]
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Two major manufacturers in Columbia seek tax abatements
Boone County Commissioners took up Chapter 100 incentive motions Tuesday for two major manufacturers Kraft Heinz and Schneider Electric. The incentive program offers companies tax abatements for up to ten […]
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Columbia man charged in shooting death pleads not guilty
A Columbia man charged in the shooting death of 18-year-old Kaidynce Payne has pleaded not guilty to new charges. Nineteen-year-old Terell Fields entered the plea Monday in Boone County after […]
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Reptile show brings slithering fun to Columbia
The Show Me Reptiles Show slithered into Columbia this past weekend bringing cold-blooded creatures and curious crowds to the Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center. Visitors got a close look […]
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Southern Boone Delays Decision on Four-Day School Week
Southern Boone’s school board is hitting pause on a move to a four-day school week, tabling the proposal after a packed meeting Monday night in Ashland. The plan was pitched […]
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Columbia Council Approves Homeless Aid, Weighs Recreation and Liquor Policies
The Columbia City Council tackled major community issues Monday night from homelessness to recreation and liquor laws. Council members approved nearly $1 million in funding for homeless services about $585,000 […]