Columbia News

Red Light Cams Slowed Again

KMIZ - Thu Dec 04

More than a year and a half after approving the addition of red light cameras, Columbia leaders say don't expect to see them anytime soon.

CENTRALIA - Customers are choosing local retailers over Columbia for holiday shopping.

KOMU-TV Columbia - Wed Dec 03

Customers are choosing local retailers over Columbia for holiday shopping. That's good news for businesses in some small mid-Missouri communities.

Rios threatened suicide twice after Valencia murder, police testify Wednesday

Missourian - Wed Dec 03

In the days immediately following the June 2004 death of Jesse Valencia, former Columbia police officer Steven Rios behaved in an increasingly erratic manner, even threatening suicide twice, Columbia police ...

Fire at The Links Apartments

KOMU-TV Columbia - Wed Dec 03

A fire occured at 5034 Clark Lane at The Links at Columbia Apartments. Firefighters used three ladders to extinguish the fire from the air.

Olsen, fire district turn page 'to move forward'

Columbia Daily Tribune - Wed Dec 03

From rank-and-file volunteers to the board of directors, the Boone County Fire Protection District appears to have a new mantra: "It's time to move forward." Olsen One week after Steve Paulsell announced he was ...

Waiting period placed on demolition of Columbia buildings

Columbia Daily Tribune - Wed Dec 03

Property owners will now have to wait 10 days after submitting paperwork to the city of Columbia before demolishing a building of "historical significance" so that preservationists have an opportunity to ...

Missouri, 48 states flunk study on higher ed affordability

The Missourian - Tue Dec 02

An independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability - an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts.

Columbia's middle school curriculum to be restructured

Missourian - Tue Dec 02

Intermediate schools will not only house new grades in the coming years, but also a revamped curriculum and middle school experience, according to the Columbia Public Schools Intermediate Steering Committee.

Humane Society makes financial inroads but remains short on funds

The Missourian - Tue Dec 02

A drain that runs under the concrete in the outdoor kennel area at the Central Missouri Humane Society has collapsed.

Wyoming selects first in coaching go-round

Deseret News - Tue Dec 02

It appears Wyoming, tired of fumbles and interceptions featured in its sputtering offense the past few seasons, went for firepower in its hire to replace Joe Glenn.