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Voters sue Hoskins to the tune of $80 million over his handling of referendum signatures
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (343+ words) The Thursday appeal comes after a federal judge in Boston bl… The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S… Five Missouri voters have filed a class-action lawsuit against Missouri's Secretary of State over his handling…...
New stormwater system construction to affect Columbia Regional Airport traffic flow
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (101+ words) Columbia Missourian Next to the roaring engines of planes taking off, travelers flying through the Columbia Regional Airport may also hear horns from increased vehicular traffic due to an upcoming stormwater construction project.The project will start Tuesday and last…...
Man's charge upped to first-degree murder in death of his girlfriend at a Columbia motel | Local | columbiamissourian.com
2+ day, 7+ min ago (168+ words) Man's charge upped to first-degree murder in death of his girlfriend at a Columbia motel Columbia Missourian Nicholas Ayres, who is accused of killing his girlfriend in a Columbia motel room in August, had his felony charge increased to first-degree…...
Moresource owner sentenced to 18 months in prison, more than a year after pleading guilty to fraud
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (19+ words) Moresource owner sentenced to 18 months in prison more than a year after pleading guilty to fraud Columbia Missourian...
New I-70/U.S. 63 flyover installation set for this weekend | Local | columbiamissourian.com
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (92+ words) The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for the installation of girders this weekend for a new flyover ramp. The ramp will connect northbound U.S. 63 to westbound Interstate 70 and is part of the larger Improve I-70 project. The process will begin 7 p.m. Friday…...
Trial in dog abuse case remains on track for October after appeal is rejected
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (122+ words) Columbia Missourian Melissa Sanders, who was accused in November of killing or abusing dozens of dogs in her care, remains on track to face a jury trial in October.Ã Her attorney, Isaac Dodd, had filed a motion to delay…...
J-turn for southbound traffic on U.S. 63 is closed part of Tuesday
6+ day, 29+ min ago (118+ words) columbiamissourian.com The J-turn for southbound traffic on U.S 63 to access northbound U.S 63, located just south of Boone County Route AB, is closed for part of Tuesday due to a nearby work zone, according to a news release from Missouri…...
J-turn for southbound traffic on U.S. Route 63 is closed part of Tuesday
6+ day, 29+ min ago (112+ words) Columbia Missourian The J-turn for southbound traffic on U.S 63 to access northbound U.S 63 is closed for part of Tuesday due to a nearby work zone, according to a news release from Missouri Department of Transportation.The J-turn is expected to…...
Budget cuts limit Imagination Library program in Missouri
1+ week, 1+ day ago (220+ words) Columbia Missourian A nearly four-year relationship between Missouri and Dolly Partonâs Imagination Library is coming to an end after recent budget cuts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library program lost $4 million…...
Columbia Police Department discusses safety protocol with local bars and nightclubs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) columbiamissourian.com Owners and management teams from several downtown Columbia nightlife businesses met with the Columbia Police Department on Wednesday to discuss safety concerns. Attendees gathered at 2 p.m. at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center for the closed meeting. Members…...