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MoDOT begins third repair project near Jefferson City's Missouri River Bridge
Traffic is about to become a little more restricted near Jefferson City’s Missouri River Bridge construction projects. Construction crews will begin pavement repairs on Highway 54 in Callaway County starting tonight. The work will require nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. MoDOT says crews...
Mexico woman arrested with prescription pharmaceuticals during traffic stop
An Audrain County woman is arrested in her hometown with illegal narcotics. The sheriff’s office reports a deputy conducted a traffic stop of Sandra Wielgorecki, of Mexico, last Tuesday night for a registration violation. During the stop, the deputy developed reasonable suspicion that there were illegal narcotics in the...
Columbia man accused of fatally strangling girlfriend last Christmas is now facing third charge
A Columbia man accused of murdering his girlfriend last Christmas is now facing an additional charge. Jeffrey Skaggs, 39, was initially charged with second-degree murder and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. But a superseding indictment was filed last Friday which included an additional charge of first-degree domestic assault.
Radio As Kingmaker: AM/FM Took A Pest Control Shop To The Top
Over the past three decades, Steve Hotsenpiller and his wife Anita have grown their Missouri pest control business from a single truck into the leading pest control service in the region, with more than 90 trucks to its name. The secret to their success? A steadfast commitment to radio advertising, creating a strong and memorable brand presence that has outpaced even the biggest national competitors.
Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2024
Stan Jastrzebski is KBIA's News Director, and an Assistant Professor of Practice in the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He's served as News Director at four NPR member stations, and has contributed work to Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace, as well as the PBS NewsHour. His scholarly work has appeared in such scientific journals as Journalism, Electronic News and Journalism Practice.
Mizzou Football: 3 Players Poised to Breakout in 2024
With a new season right around the corner, Mizzou football has parted ways with a number of weapons from last season. Included were AP first-team running back Cody Schrader, first round draft pick Darius Robinson, second round draft pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr, and many others. While those who departed leave questions about what's to come, here are three Tigers bound to breakout in 2024.
Mizzou SEC Media Days Show Team Is Excited But Humble
Well SEC media days came and went last week. The Missouri Tigers carrying a ton of expectations into the upcoming year…..According to head coach Eli Drinkwitz for a team that will probably be ranked in the preseason top 10, those expectations won’t change how he and his players go about their business.
Fire damages artist’s studio
A fire early Sunday morning damaged an artist’s studio and artwork in the North Village Arts District in downtown Columbia. Firefighters were dispatched about 2 a.m. to the Orr Street Studios. They found a small fire outside of the building had extended into the structure. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Stefan Freund, 2024 Mizzou International Composers Festival
Artistic director Stefan Freund invites you to attend the 15th annual Mizzou International Composers Festival happening all this week in Columbia! He tells us that those invited to perform are a "real diverse collection of composers" from all over the world. July 22, 2024.
Scout crops early and often for best results
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Though physically demanding and time-consuming, scouting fields for insect pests is essential to crop health, yields and profits, says University of Missouri Extension state entomologist Ivair Valmorbida. Weekly scouting during the growing season helps producers identify and manage problems for early intervention, Valmorbida says. He advises...
Mizzou Chancellor Choi says remote classes are here to stay, but won’t replace the physical classroom
The pandemic may be over, but remote classes are here to stay, according to Mizzou chancellor Mun Choi. He believes they don’t pose a threat to the in-person classroom experience. “You know, the thought that online education would be – will create the death of (the) in-person, residential higher...
2024 Jordan Hoyt Memorial Tribute to Women Award winners announced
Each year, the University of Missouri Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women awards the Jordan Hoyt Memorial Tribute to a student, faculty and staff who go above and beyond to contribute to an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on campus. These recipients have demonstrated respect for the diversity of women’s experiences and have helped to promote the advancement of women through education and advocacy.
Columbia Police investigate early morning shooting just north of I-70
Columbia Police investigate a shots fire incident reported early Sunday morning. The incident was reported just before 2 a.m. in the 500 block of Texas Avenue, just north of I-70. Witnesses told police that shots had been fired and property damage was reported. However, no injuries were reported. Anyone with...
Walsworth Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing Walsworth’s current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.
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