Open in NewsBreak

Saint Thomas

See all locations
Customize your news
46°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

krcgtv.com

website

Missouri Attorney General Hanaway continues Downtown Columbia nuisance investigation

COLUMBIA — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Thursday she continued to wait for a satisfactory response from the owners of a Downtown Columbia bar. As KRCG reported in October 2026, Hanaway was investigating a black-owned Columbia nightclub called “Reign Bar” for nuisance conditions. Hanaway began her...

Columbia, MO · 1d
article img

krcgtv.com

website

Boone County officials apologize for incorrect siren sound during monthly test

Boone County emergency management officials said an incorrect siren sounded during the monthly test. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management held its monthly outdoor warning siren test on Wednesday. A press release said that while the sirens activated correctly, the wrong setting was used. This led to a different...

Boone County, MO · 2d
article img

kbia.org

website

Columbia City Council accepts land donation for new park, mountain bike trails

Mountain bikers will soon have a new place to ride after the Columbia City Council on Monday accepted the donation of 80 acres of land for construction of a park on the city’s south side with a variety of trails for cyclists of all skill levels. The donation of...

Columbia, MO · 3d
article img

KOMU

website

Business Loop 70 in Columbia to close overnight under I-70 this week

COLUMBIA — Business Loop 70 under Interstate 70 will be closed nightly this week as crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation demolishes a portion of a bridge that crosses Business Loop 70. The work is happening at Exit 125, which is the exit that takes drivers to...

Columbia, MO · 4d
article img

KOMU

website

Boone County uses wrong outdoor warning siren setting for monthly test

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management used the wrong setting during its monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in the county on Wednesday, according to a statement from the office. The sirens were activated in compliance with routine testing, and, because of use of an incorrect setting, the...

Boone County, MO · 2d

Columbia Daily Tribune

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

Columbia water utility set to plan priority list of capital projects

A city agreement with a Texas-based engineering firm will help Columbia's water service utility in its planning and prioritizing of capital projects over the next 20 years. The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the lump sump $92,820 professional services agreement with Provenance Engineering. City staff used a prequalified list, which expedited the selection process of Provenance Engineering. Payment is coming from the water utility funds. "This agreement brings on technical expertise to review our current data, assess asset conditions and help structure our maintenance and capital improvement plans for the water utility," said Utilities Director Erin Keys, adding there will be a public input process led by the department and other city staff. A draft plan of recommendations will have public input as well. This process will give a clear plan for the water utility on its projects, with Keys praising previous similar processes for wastewater and stormwater integrated management plans. The list of ideas, couple with all the public input make it so the plan is "straightforward to communicate, defend and execute," she said. While Provenance Engineering will help with the overarching plan, it then is up to city staff to make decisions to implement the plan and make

Columbia, MO · 1d

krcgtv.com

website

Governor Mike Kehoe has four city tour to support Amendment 3 ballot measure

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Kehoe Monday traveled the state to promote a “yes” vote on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 is the ballot measure to restore significant restrictions on access to abortion. Kehoe made stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. Kehoe gave remarks and held news conferences at every stop, alongside national and state leaders. The statewide tour ended with a rally at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Missouri · 4d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

partner publisher · 59.2K followers

County and City snowplow crews begin annual dry snow run on streets

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge crews did their annual dry snow run Thursday to prepare for the winter weather season. The purpose of the dry snow run is to get snowplow drivers used to the routes they will be taking and make sure equipment is The post County and City snowplow crews begin annual dry snow run on streets appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 1d

mymoinfo.com

website

State Representative and County Officials Unofficial Results

(Jefferson City, Mo.) There were several State Representative positions for voters to decide in Tuesday’s general election. In the 116th District Jason Green won over challenger Whitney Wisker-Brooks. The 117th District race featured incumbent Becky Laubinger defeating her opponent Eli Flowers. Chris Dinkins, former State Representative for the 144th District will represent the area again after her win over Andrew J. Eye. The race for the 145th district between incumbent Bryant Wolfin and Carl Kinsky was won by Wolfin. In the race for St. Francois County Presiding Commissioner Kent Scism defeats Bill Young and in Madison County Jim Thompson becomes the county’s Presiding Commissioner over challenger Larry Brewington.

Jefferson City, MO · 2d

krcgtv.com

website

Jefferson City Council to Consider Proposed Industrial Development

Jefferson City Council met Monday to discuss Resolution RS2026-45, a proposed industrial development at 1720 London Way, and an amendment to the agreement with McCownGordon for construction of the city's parking garage and convention center. The amendment provides a standalone structure in the event the city cannot complete funding. The...

Jefferson City, MO · 4d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

partner publisher · 59.2K followers

ELECTION UPDATES: Amendment 3 opponents claim victory

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stop the Ban Missouri, the political action group opposed to Amendment 3, has declared victory. Amendment 3 would have undone another Amendment 3, which was passed in 2024 and enshrined abortion rights into the Missouri Constitution. This November's Amendment 3 would have outlawed most abortions and instituted a permanent ban on transgender The post ELECTION UPDATES: Amendment 3 opponents claim victory appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri · 3d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

partner publisher · 59.2K followers

ELECTION UPDATES: Boone County Jail tax goes down in major defeat

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sales tax to pay for a new Boone County Jail was roundly rejected by voters on Tuesday. More than 39,000 votes were cast against Proposition L, with a little more than 26,000 votes in favor of it. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey had earlier Tuesday expressed optimism that the measure would The post ELECTION UPDATES: Boone County Jail tax goes down in major defeat appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 3d

krcgtv.com

website

Columbia Fire Department introduces new fire extinguisher training simulator

The Columbia Fire Department (CFD) has a new fire extinguisher training simulator aimed at teaching firefighters and the public how to safely put out fires. The department’s Bullseye training simulator uses a laser-equipped fire extinguisher and a digital screen to demonstrate how to extinguish a fire. Assistant Fire Marshal...

Columbia, MO · 2d

KOMU

website

Columbia council approves roundabout proposal, stormwater project and park donation

On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved a variety of proposals, including a roundabout, stormwater improvements and a new park donation, as well as moving to expand the Office of Violence Prevention. Green Meadows–Bethel roundabout. Following a public hearing, the council unanimously agreed to move forward with construction...

Columbia, MO · 3d

dailykansascitynews.com

website

Missouri AG celebrates huge legal win after judge rejects school district challenge that could have blocked charter schools in Boone County

Boone County, Missouri – Missouri’s debate over charter schools has reached a decisive moment in Boone County. A legal challenge that threatened to stop the expansion of public charter schools in the area has ended with a court ruling in favor of the state. For families interested in...

Boone County, MO · 4d

myleaderpaper.com

website

Avery elected to state Senate District 22 seat

Jim Avery is returning to Jefferson City. Avery, 55-year-old Republican from Pacific, won the District 22 state Senate seat, defeating Jeff Abney, a 44-year-old Democrat from Barnhart. Avery is a former member of the state House representing District 95 from 2003-2009. Avery received 35,597 votes, 57.51 percent, and Abney received...

Jefferson County, MO · 3d

KOMU

website

Clay Chism wins Callaway County presiding commissioner race

Republican Clay Chism defeated Democrat Mike Conner in the race for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. According to his campaign, Chism's priorities include fiscal responsibility, transparency in county government and strengthening economic development throughout the county. Chism previously served as Callaway County Sheriff, but had his peace officer license revoked following...

Callaway County, MO · 3d

abc17news.com

website

Water main break near N. West Boulevard in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 14 customers are under a precautionary boil advisory as crews with Columbia Water and Light fix a water main break in Northwest Columbia. At 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, A Boone County Joint Communications alert was sent, stating a water main break occurred near Interstate 70 Dr. SW and N. West Blvd.

Columbia, MO · 3d

St. Louis American

website

It’s time to rein in Missouri Republicans

Eight St. Louis-area candidates could help restore balance in Jefferson City. Missouri Republicans have had firm control of the state legislature for more than two decades. They have often governed without meaningful Democratic opposition. They have used that power to restrict abortion rights, undermine voter-approved measures, weaken local police control...

Missouri · 5d