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Local Teen is Ranch Show Champ
Southern Boone County student Mia Schlotzhauer and her horse Jezebel took several awards at the recent Callaway Rough Riders Saddle Club Ranch Show in Fulton. Mia’s hard work paid off, as she has been training with Kitty Gilbert at “2 Fillys 4 You” stable in recent years.
Applications open for Boone County senior property tax exemption
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Applications are open for Boone County’s property tax exemption for seniors. Applications are available on Boone County’s website. Applications can also be picked up in person at the Boone County Collector of Revenue’s Office on the first floor of the Boone County Government Center. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors The post Applications open for Boone County senior property tax exemption appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Two arrested after manhunt involving stolen car near Millersburg
Callaway County, Mo — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers and Boone County Sheriff's Office, have arrested two suspects related to a manhunt around State Road J and County Road 362, south of Millersburg and north of New Bloomfield. According to...
Columbia forecast could put a damper on July 4 activities. Here's what to know
July 4 for Columbia and Boone County is more likely to come in with a fizzle than with a triumphant bang as rain is in the forecast for much of the Independence Day holiday. Storm fronts actually start moving into the area Tuesday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Melissa Byrd.
Street Talk: What’s Happening, Columbia?
Thanks to $2.8 billion, I-70 is getting a makeover. Interstate 70 through Columbia — well, through the roughly 200 miles in Missouri from Blue Springs to Wentzville — is about to become more challenging. Perhaps the most monumental part of the $2.8 billion project to build a third lane in each direction of that corridor will be keeping traffic moving, both safely and efficiently.
July Member News
Member News is a monthly blog post dedicated to sharing Chamber members’ upcoming events or major news. If you have something to share, email the Chamber’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Samantha Chandler, at Schandler@ColumbiaMOChamber.com. For more information, contact MoDOT Central District Communications at (573) 522-5178. Improve I-70...
Boone County man's death in Morgan County ruled homicide
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Boone County man. The sheriff’s office reports they received a call on Sunday about an adult male found on his side against a tree near Beechnut Road just south of Stover. The man was identified as 71-year-old Beauford Wilson of Hallsville.
Educational conference helps empowers Boone County athletes for future success
Between this past weekend's Columbia Como Shootout, students from across Boone County gathered for an educational conference to prepare them for life beyond the playing surface at Hickman High School. Amand Hardiman, founder of LearnYou, spearheaded the event, which was backed by local sports figures such as Hickman boys basketball head coach Cray Logan and Donndre Smith, co-director of 17U Mid Missouri Phenon. Their support was instrumental in creating a unique blend of insightful panels to assist...
Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities
Edit: JEFFTRAN's additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5. The post Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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