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Columbia council reviews capital projects, updates short-term rental rules
As the 2025 fiscal year approaches, the Columbia City Council sought public feedback Monday on capital improvement projects slated for the next year. Further updates are happening to short-term rental rules, as well. The city's capital improvement plan is a multi-year document, which presents projects under various funding sources, such...
Jury convicts columbia man of fentanyl trafficking
A Columbia, Mo., man was found guilty in federal court of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo. Michael E. Hunt, Jr., 43, was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport...
Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u The post Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mizzou Pitcher, Ryan Magdic, Drafted by Oakland Athletics
Every summer in mid-July, the MLB Draft always has a way of rolling up on fans. It is the longest draft, and often times hard to follow for an average viewer. However, with the 20 round draft, hundreds of more opportunities are provided. Missouri has seen a handful of pitching...
Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz: Mike Leach should be in College Football Hall of Fame
In his opening remarks Tuesday at SEC Media Day in Dallas, Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz called for former Mississippi State coach Mike Leach to be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. “Next summer, we will be moving media days to Atlanta,” Drinkwitz said. “And so it reminded me...
Cook, Missouri look for 'a little bit of payback' against Auburn after 2022 disaster
One of Auburn's ugliest, most unsightly games in recent memory was actually a victory. And as Missouri choked away two point-blank chances for an SEC road win, all Brady Cook could do was stand and watch both times. Both Tiger teams — set to meet in Columbia in Week 8...
Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
Sarah Brown is empowering Black women through her beauty supply store. According to the Columbia Missourian, Brown is the proud owner of Beauty Trap, reportedly the first Black beauty supply store in Columbia, MO. Outside of being a business owner, Brown has been in the beauty space for more than 26 years, using her cosmetology… Continue reading Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, students will return to the University of Missouri's campus for the 2024 fall semester, months before the presidential election. Students are also returning after former President Donald Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet in an assassination attempt on Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania. A spokesman for The post MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Trio of Mizzou Pitchers Selected on Final Day of MLB Draft
DALLAS -- The 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft concluded Tuesday with three University of Missouri baseball pitchers selected in the final 10 rounds. Senior left-hander Ryan Magdic was taken by Oakland in the 14th round (406th overall), before senior right-hander Carter Rustad went to Baltimore in the 15th round (459th overall) and junior right-hander Bryce Mayer was selected by Houston in the 17th round (493rd overall).
Cook speaks on final season; Burden discusses Heisman chances; Williams talks schemes
DALLAS — Three Tigers entered new territory Tuesday at SEC Media Days. Quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and defensive tackle Kristian Williams represented Missouri after experiencing flight delays because of severe thunderstorms in Missouri. Cook, similar to coach Eli Drinkwitz, emphasized that the team will not...
How Mizzou's Brady Cook and Luther Burden III have enjoyed new college football video game's launch
How Mizzou's Brady Cook and Luther Burden III have enjoyed new college football video game's launch. "The whole time, I’m just glued to the screen, smiling," Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, who carries an 88 overall rating in the game, said. Mizzou's Eli Drinkwitz reins in expectations, emphasizes work to...
Survivors of childhood abuse ask for trial for former Missouri boarding school owner
Survivors of abuse are asking Missouri’s attorney general to proceed with the trial of the co-owner of Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, a now-shuttered boarding school for troubled girls in Cedar County. Stephanie Householder, who ran the school with her husband Boyd Householder, faces 21 charges of child abuse and neglect alleged by former Circle […] The post Survivors of childhood abuse ask for trial for former Missouri boarding school owner appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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