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Downtown Columbia eatery inspected after complaint made to health department
A complaint lodged against a downtown eatery with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services meant another inspection for an establishment that recently had its regular inspections. A department inspector observed pests and signs of pests at Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and a food preparation table July 9. The restaurant had until Monday to remove pests and the conditions that allowed them in first place, along with providing documents of...
Mom-of-two found dead on airport conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare by horrified airport worker
A WOMAN was found dead on a conveyor belt at a US airport by a horrified worker. Virginia Vinton was seen entering a restricted zone for employees at 2.30am on August 8 at Chicago O’Hare airport – and was later found dead by a Delta Airlines baggage handler. The mother-of-two was reported to have tragically […]
Exonerees in Missouri left with little to no financial support
ST. LOUIS — Even after Christopher Dunn's exoneration following decades of wrongful imprisonment, Missouri's restrictive laws leave him with almost no support. In just the last six years in Missouri, there have been nine people who have been exonerated after having been wrongfully convicted, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Those people are Ricky Kidd released in 2019; Donald Nash, Jonathan Irons and Lawrence Callanan released in 2020; Kevin Strickland released in 2021; Keith Carnes released in 2022; and Lamar Johnson and Lamont Campbell released in 2023. The latest is Dunn, who was released in July.
Union sales tax returns up for the year
The City of Union saw its sales tax revenue increase in the 2023-24 budget year, but less than it has in the previous five years. In all, the city collected $2.74 million in sales tax revenue between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, according to figures released at the Board of Aldermen’s Monday meeting That was up from $2.69 million collected in the 2022-23 fiscal year, an increase of 2.03 percent.
Doe Run Raceway Results – 8/16/24
A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 91M-Ryan Mueller[1]; 2. 26-Dane Sensel[7]; 3. 42B-Matt Bagby[4]; 4. 86-Kyle Touchette[3]; 5. 91-Liam Wilhoit[2]; 6. 70-Marissa Olmstead[9]; 7. (DNF) 14B-Brody Bridgeman[6]; 8. (DNS) 12C-Bella Coleman; 9. (DNS) 11B-Noah Buxton. Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 91M-Ryan Mueller[2]; 2. 91-Liam Wilhoit[4]; 3. 12C-Bella Coleman[3]; 4. 86-Kyle...
Remembering the Tipperary man who came 4th in the 1904 Olympic Games
Born in 1878 in Cappauniac, Bansha, Co Tipperary, Jack Holloway was the eldest son of Maurice Holloway and Grace (O'Neill). His father was a native of Cappauniac, and his mother was a native of Dromomarka, near Rossadrehid, Glen of Aherlow. They got married in Bansha Church on March 6, 1878. He attended Tankerstown National School.
University of Central Missouri Announces New Alcohol Sales Policy at Athletic Events
This fall, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is introducing alcohol sales at select athletic events, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and baseball games. This initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while continuously ensuring a safe and family-friendly environment. Alcohol sales will include beer,...
Patrick Ransdell, MSU AD Finalist, holds public forum
SPRINGFIELD–The second finalist for the Missouri State Athletic Director position held public court, Friday afternoon. Patrick Ransdell, the Deputy Athletic Director at Appalachian State, spoke with MSU faculty, alumni, and fans in the Prime Overtime Club at Great Southern Bank Arena. Ransdell gave his background and shared some of his previous accomplishments at his current […]
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
Crane’s Broiler Festival preparing to crank up the heat
Crane’s premiere community event comes back to roost for its 73rd year. The 73rd annual Broiler Festival, at Crane City Park on August 21 through 24, will feature heart pounding rides, vendors’ tents and goodies, live music and of course the traditional barbecued chicken meal which started it all. The Broiler Festival has some classic events making a return this year like the classic car show, beauty pageant and the cornhole tournament. Chicken dinners will be served on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, but the event will have something going on Wednesday and Thursday leading up to the real star of the festival…the dinner.
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