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Huge Changes Coming For Southwest Flyers Out Of Missouri
I recently wrote an article detailing potential changes impacting Southwest Airlines flyers. Today, the news hit that flying Southwest Airlines will be a little different in the future. Here's what you need to know if you like flying Southwest. For the first time in the airline's history, Southwest will change...
Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history
A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator […] The post Jay Ashcroft pitches biggest reorganization of Missouri’s finances in state history appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Workers at GM seat supplier in Missouri each tentative agreement, end strike
The union representing workers a Lear Corp. plant in Missouri that makes seats for General Motors vehicles said Thursday it reached a tentative agreement with the company, ending a strike that was in its fourth day. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. in Wentzville who walked out at midnight Sunday are back at work. They are represented by United Auto Workers union. “The tentative agreement reached by UAW Local 282 proves, once again, that when workers come together, fighting for fair pay, benefits and working conditions, corporate greed can be beat,” UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell said. The strike brought production to a standstill Monday at the GM plant in Wentzville, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of St. Louis, where the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks, along with the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans are made.
The Major Event, The Contemporary New Madrid Earthquake Fear Lacks Real foundation
Social media videos have triggered panic about a possible massive earthquake in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone recently. These videos suggest that an enormous quake will divide the country, drown the Midwest, and cause intensive damage. How accurate are these unsettling forecasts? Let’s look at the facts. The...
Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios closed for First Friday art walk
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A hub of Columbia's Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday. With the building closed, the studio is unable to participate in Columbia's monthly First Friday celebration, the studio says on its Facebook page. Orr Street Studios also had to postpone the opening of its August exhibit, dedicated to award-winning Columbia native Frank Stack.
Have thoughts on downtown McKinney Building? Task force to hold another public meeting
The mayor’s task force on the historic McKinney Building still is taking public input and plan another public input meeting this weekend. The more than 100-year-old building at 411 E. Broadway has connections to the Jazz Age and public comments will help the task force determine its uses. A survey remains available...
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Danielle Burrow, Day Dreams Foundation, "Duck Derby 2024"
Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, July 30 as Day Dreams Foundation hosts its annual Duck Derby fundraiser at Albert Oakland Pool in Columbia! Board member Danielle Burrow says this fun family event is guaranteed to put a smile on your kiddo's face. July 26, 2024.
Mizzou Engineering student places third in global research competitions
At Mizzou Engineering, students are encouraged to fearlessly ask questions and explore more effective research methods. For Ray Wood, a master’s student in industrial engineering, this education has resulted in notable achievements, including third-place finishes in two prestigious global research competitions. This summer, Wood placed third in the Institute...
Reducing inefficiencies: Wright interns at PepsiCo
Meet Ellise Wright, a junior biomedical engineering student. She chose the major at Mizzou Engineering because of its cross-disciplinary reach and her ability to explore many facets of engineering, such as circuitry, mechanics, biology and chemistry, among others, through the program. “I took my first engineering-based class in high school...
Columbia College hosts its annual Girls Who Game Camp
Columbia College hosted its annual Girls Who Game camp this week. The camp is in its sixth year of operation and provides young girls in middle and high school with knowledge and resources for the gaming community. Campers are coached by various eSports players, Columbia College students and other gamers....
Columbia Prop 1 would renew a 10-year sales tax. Here's what it funds
The City of Columbia wants voters to know more about Proposition 1 on the Aug. 6 ballot. So, city leadership held a meeting Tuesday with local media on Prop 1. The city followed up with the Tribune on Wednesday, providing information on the aspects of Prop 1, which so far has received endorsements from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Board of Realtors.
(LISTEN): More than half of Columbia’s general fund expenditures involve public safety
Affordable housing, public safety and city employee pay are key highlights of Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $558-million budget, which is an increase of $12-million from last year. Mr. Seewood unveiled his proposed budget on Thursday and is proposing the creation of an affordable housing trust fund....
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