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Ashland celebrates pride with third annual festival
Pride is a year-round celebration in Ashland. The town in southern Boone County held its third annual pride festival on Sunday, and the decision to celebrate nearly a month after the end of Pride Month was intentional. "It's something that provides an opportunity for folks who are here local," said...
Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification, The post Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Jefferson City check point in Missouri River 340 race now open
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City check point opened Wednesday morning for racers in the Missouri River 340. More than 700 racers are paddling the river in this annual race across the state that began at 7 a.m. Tuesday in Kansas City. The Carl R. Noren Access in Jefferson City is checkpoint number four in this day race.
Missouri Democrats react to VP Harris campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Democrats in Missouri are celebrating President Joe Biden’s decision to decline his party’s nomination for 2024. After a robust message of appreciation to Biden for his unprecedented term, Missouri’s Democratic Party chair Russ Carnahan said discussions about where the state’s organization goes from here is the subject of immediate discussion.
Sunset Drive in Columbia to close for through traffic for pipe repairs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility on Wednesday will close Sunset Drive to through traffic near the intersection with Hickory Hill Drive, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. The closure will last from 8 a.m. Wednesday-3:30 p.m. Friday, the release says. Crews will be replacing a stormwater pipe. Barricades The post Sunset Drive in Columbia to close for through traffic for pipe repairs appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Here's what you need to know: Wednesday, July 24
Boone County sees high turnout on first day of absentee voting. No-excuse absentee voting began in Boone County yesterday, two weeks before the Aug. 6 primary election. Voters looking to cast their ballots early can go to the Boone County Government Center during the week from July 23 through Aug. 5, with weekend slots available at locations across Columbia.
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...
Jefferson City Council Approves Hiring New Water Operator
The Jefferson City Council met Tuesday evening in regular session. The Council approved a resolution for a farm lease agreement between the Airport Commission and the tenant of the farmland around the airport, Adam Ebersole. The new agreement is for two years and at a rate of $275 per acre of crop and $135 per acre for hay. The amount for the 2025 and ‘26 growing seasons is $35,605.
Columbia Parks and Recreation continues trail cleanup after flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation announced and update of trail clean up progress in a Friday Facebook post. This repair process is following the extreme rain and weather earlier this month that impacted Mid-Missouri. Nature paths across Columbia are facing flooding, potholes and uneven paths. On Bear Creek Trail, there was so much The post Columbia Parks and Recreation continues trail cleanup after flooding appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Heavy Rains may Mean better Fall Foliage in Missouri
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.”. “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
Missouri American Water MR340 begins with clear forecast
The Missouri American Water MR340 race began Tuesday in Kansas City and will cross mid-Missouri on Thursday. The race ends Friday at 9 p.m. in St. Charles County. The race should see clear weather through mid-Missouri on Wednesday, according to KOMU 8 First Alert Weather. Last year's race was called...
MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
Columbia's proposed sales tax renewal on August 2024 ballot aims to improve public safety
Columbia — According to Columbia city officials, a renewal of the city sales tax on the August 6th ballot will generate $83 million over the next ten years. During a news conference on Tuesday, Public Works Director Shane Creech, Police Chief Jill Schlude, and Deputy Fire Chief John Ambra reviewed the ramifications of a renewal of the quarter-cent tax that expires at the end of next year.
More Highway 54 Construction: Nightly Lane Closures To Begin In Jeff City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Highway 54 in Jefferson City is getting an overhaul, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is alerting drivers that there will be multiple projects happening simultaneously over the next several months. Beginning tonight — Monday, July 22 — sections of Highway 54 northeast of the Missouri River will be closed at night for repair.
Jefferson City Council to Consider the 2024 Seal-Coating and Crack Sealing Program
The Jefferson City Council will meet tomorrow night. The Council will consider for approval a resolution for a farm lease agreement with the landowner of farmland around the Jefferson Municipal Airport, a resolution to transfer funds and close out other accounts, and purchasing a sander for the streets department. Additionally, the Council will consider approving the 2024 seal-coating and crack sealing program, an air conditioner for the golf course clubhouse, and hiring a water department operator.
Teachers union files federal lawsuit alleging MOHELA mismanaged millions of student loans
The Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA)'s Columbia operating center, as photographed Feb. 28 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in...
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