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World War II airplanes make an appearance at Columbia Regional Airport
COLUMBIA — Two historic warplanes stopped at the Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on July 15. Doc's Friends, Inc. brought its prized B-29 Doc and P-51 Gunfighter warplanes to mid-Missouri to honor veterans, including those who served with the aircraft. Doc's Friends is a 501c3 non-profit that honors veterans and...
Grant will help bring Jabberwocky Studios programs to more Columbia kids
A recent Veterans United Foundation grant will make it easier for youth to access Jabberwocky Studios and its dance, theater and STEAM programs. The $18,000 grant will allow the nonprofit to bring programs directly to neighborhoods aboard the Art Bus and facilitate transportation for children for studio programs. “Lack of...
Missouri football preseason preview: Has Arkansas improved over the offseason?
The Battle Line game may end up drawing the line. Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will speak Tuesday at SEC media days in Dallas. Later this month, they’ll report for fall camp with the rest of their MU teammates. Then, in just 44 days, Mizzou will kick off its 2024 season at home against Murray State on Thursday, Aug. 29. ...
Animal health corridor to be enhanced by a new research lab in St. Joseph
Pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim is building a new research lab at its campus in northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph in an effort to strengthen the bi-state Animal Health Corridor. The corridor represents 300 animal health companies from Columbia, Missouri to Manhattan, Kansas and employs 20,000 workers. Kimberly Young is President...
Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of murdering a Hallsville man in Morgan County in June appeared in court on Tuesday morning for an arraignment. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. Armstrong was The post Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Two charged in armed robbery in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were charged in an alleged armed robbery that occurred on Saturday in Columbia. Damiere French, 18, of St. Peters, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court The post Two charged in armed robbery in Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia, Boone County to host affordable housing summit this fall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and Boone County will be hosting an affordable housing summit in the fall, according to a City Council memo. Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Becky Thompson said the summit is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, with a location still to be determined. This will coincide with the The post Columbia, Boone County to host affordable housing summit this fall appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia City Council approves updated ordinance for short-term rentals
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that updated its short-term rental regulations, but voted on some additional amendments before doing so. The amendments updated Chapter 13 of the City Code, which governs miscellaneous business regulations. According to the council memo, the amendments include defining "short-term rental" and "transient guest.” The post Columbia City Council approves updated ordinance for short-term rentals appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
UPDATE: Judge describes suspect in Jefferson City hit-and-run as a danger to the community
A Cole County judge has denied bond for a Jefferson City man charged in that deadly hit-and-run collision involving a bicycle near Highway 50 and Red Lobster, describing the suspect as a danger to the community. The Jefferson City Police Department’s two-page probable cause statement says 23-year-old Diego Popp “does...
Candidates in contested Boone County primary races share why they're running
The Aug. 6 primary is coming up and candidates in contested races are in the final push for selection as their respective party's candidate. In Boone County, there are three contested primary races for county level and Missouri General Assembly positions. While there are other contested primaries for statewide governor's cabinet level positions and national representation on the ballot, the Tribune is focusing, for now, on contests for sheriff, Missouri House District 50 and Missouri House District 44.
Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City announced in a Tuesday social media post that it is offering $7.3 million in grants for affordable multi-family rental projects. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief Program. It aims to boost housing recovery efforts following the destruction from the 2019 tornado. The city is accepting The post Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after neighbors say man was shot in street
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department advised residents on Tuesday to avoid the area of town near Kathy Street. The department wrote at 3:25 p.m. that it is investigating "an incident that occurred earlier this afternoon." The Callaway County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the investigation, according to the post and a sheriff's office The post Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after neighbors say man was shot in street appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mo. DNR awards $50K to Delta for wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The City of Delta was awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. The grant, which totals $50,000, is part of the DNR’s Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, according to a release. This program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering costs incurred in preparation of a facility plan report.
Developers of proposed conference center in downtown Jefferson City present market studies
Developers of a proposed conference center in the downtown present their initial findings to the Jefferson City Council. Garfield Public Private, or GPP, is the lead developer for a proposed conference center, hotel, and parking garage that would be built in the 200 block of East Capitol Avenue. Last night, GPP’s head of design and construction, Steve Galbreath, presented a hotel and parking market study during the regular city council meeting.
Professional Pickleball Association has Mid-Missouri native at No. 1 (LISTEN)
Mid-Missouri’s Dylan Frazier has been ranked the PPA Tour’s No. 1 men’s doubles player. Cameron Conner talks with Dylan about his work ethic, upcoming tour stops, and finding the right partner to reach the mountain top.
Perryville Man Appointed by Governor Parson
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - A Perryville man has been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to one of the various boards and commissions in the state. Jim Martin has been appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Martin is a veteran of the United States Army who currently serves as a member of the Perry County Youth Tax Board. He previously served as a teacher for the Missouri Department of Education’s School for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau and as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4282 in Perryville.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce handed different training camp schedules as Chiefs prepare for historic three-peat bid
THE Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a potentially historic 2024 season – and fans can get a sneak peek of their preparations from next week. Patrick Mahomes and Co return to training camp on July 21 ahead of a three-peat attempt in the fall. The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team […]
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