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Boonville gets new weather radar atop its water tower
Just west of Columbia in Cooper County, Boonville is now the new owner of a Climavision radar. The Louisville-based company uses x-band technology to get radar readings closer to the surface. X-band radars are smaller than the normal radars you would see in Kansas City or St. Louis, but they do have a higher target resolution, giving a finer picture to meteorologists of what is happening closer to the ground.
Emergency roadwork closes E Mexico Gravel Rd. in Boone County
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Boone County Road and Bridge announced Wednesday morning that East Mexico Gravel Road in Columbia is closed for emergency roadwork on April 24. According to the press release, the road is closed at the 6400 block between Highway PP and Manchester Drive for an emergency culvert replacement.
Columbia members of Missouri House write letter seeking veto of charter schools bill
The Columbia members of the Missouri House of Representatives on Wednesday called on Gov. Mike Parson to veto a bill that would allow charter schools to expand in Boone County. The appeal was in a letter to Parson signed by Democratic House members Doug Mann, Adrian Plank, Kathy Steinhoff and...
Boone County Sheriff's Office looking for info on missing man
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for help to find a man. They are looking for Reginald Guy, 32, of Columbia. They said no one has been in contact with him since April 18. Guy is a black male, with black hair and brown eyes. He is...
Step into the past at the Black History Living Museum Event in Salisbury
SALISBURY -- Immerse yourself in the lives and accomplishments of African American figures at the Black History Living Museum, hosted by the Wicomico Public Library on Saturday, June 8, 2024, ...
Maintenance begins on U.S. Route 40 west of Rocheport
Maintenance work began on U.S. Route 40, west of Rocheport, on Monday, April 22, at 7 a.m. The route narrowed to one lane at the Salt Creek Bridge in Howard County. The bridge is undergoing a joint repair on the east end of the structure. The work is scheduled to...
Four people hurt in Howard County two-vehicle crash; one driver arrested for DWI
Four people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Howard County less than two miles North of New Franklin. The post Four people hurt in Howard County two-vehicle crash; one driver arrested for DWI appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Jefferson City Baseball loses close game to Lebanon, Southern Boone no hits Boonville
New Bloomfield — The rain wasn't able to wash away most Mid-Missouri high school baseball games Tuesday. In Jefferson City, the Jays fell short against Lebanon, 5-4. At Harley Park, Southern Boone throws a combined no-hitter in the team's 3-0 win over Boonville. Jackson Woodward and Logan Easley were...
Moberly women facing drug charges following search
RANDOLPH COUNTY — Two Moberly women are facing drug and other charges after a residential search Wednesday. A probable cause statement says just under 47 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was allegedly located at Sondra Kay Payne's home. Sondra and Geri Ann Payne are each charged with delivery...
Salisbury's Kenny Wyatt announces retirement
SALISBURY, Mo- Longtime Salisbury Panther basketball head coach Kenny Wyatt has announced his retirement. The six-time KMZU Dream Team Coach of the Year had stints at Bucklin, Brunswick, and Marceline before coaching most of his career at his alma mater, Salisbury. Coach Wyatt ended his career with a record of...
Rock Port superintendent reacts to Missouri education bill
(Rock Port) -- At least one KMAland administrator is expressing mixed emotions over an omnibus education bill approved in the Missouri Legislature. Passing by a 82-69 vote late last week, the bill contains a wide spectrum of components, including increasing the income level for the MOScholars Education Scholarships so that more students and families will qualify, and allowing charter schools in Boone County, Missouri. While saying he supports some parts of the bill, Rock Port R-2 School Superintendent Dr. Rex Bollinger says he's not in favor of language regarding school vouchers or charter schools. Bollinger also expressed concerns over the size of the bill in an interview with KMA's "Morning Line" program.
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