Live blog: Winter storm hits mid-Missouri
Follow this blog for live, continuing coverage of the winter storm affecting mid-Missouri.
View ArticleMeals on Wheels deals with winter weather
The charity Meals on Wheels delivers roughly 100 meals a day to the elderly and the disabled throughout Columbia. Inclement weather, like last week’s snowstorm, forces the charity to reorganize its...
View ArticleLive blog: Second winter storm hits Columbia
Follow this blog for regular updates on Columbia's second storm in two days.
View ArticleDebate over Jefferson City's new high school campus continues
On April 2, Jefferson City residents will vote on whether to approve a $79 million bond issue that would fund the construction of a new elementary school and a new high school. But, the proposal for a...
View ArticleAs Jefferson City officials propose new high school, some criticize 'mega high'
On April 2, Jefferson City residents will vote on whether to approve a $79 million bond issue that would fund the construction of a new elementary school and a new high school. But, the proposal for a...
View ArticleNewscast for March 29, 2013
Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:Mo. Senate passes prescription reform billMissouri to observe Vietnam Veterans DayGov. Nixon signs tax incentive bills
View ArticleProposition 1 passage provides relief for Emergency Management
After months of campaigning, members of the Boone County Office of Emergency Management were finally able to celebrate after Proposition 1 passed with a majority. Supporters filled Bleu Restaurant and...
View ArticleVintage arcade reopens in Columbia under new owner
In a room with a checkered floor that glows eerily under blacklights, games ranging from Pac-Man to newer, shooter games line the walls.
View ArticleMU to conduct drill at nuclear research reactor
The University of Missouri will be conducting a drill Monday morning at its research nuclear reactor center. The center is located south of Stadium Boulevard and west of Providence Road in Columbia....
View ArticleConstruction begins on many Boone County roads
Starting today, a number of Boone County roads are undergoing construction. Lake of the Woods Road is closed at the intersection with St. Charles Road and is scheduled to reopen on August 5. Rangeline...
View ArticleMU to test new emergency alert system
The University of Missouri plans to test a new emergency alert system Monday morning.A university press release states that the system will be tested at 8:50 a.m. and will send two text messages to...
View ArticleCallaway nuclear plant remains offline
The Callaway Energy Center near Fulton remains closed after a small fire in the turbine building.Ameren Missouri says that workers have been performing tests and repairing damage from a small fire...
View ArticleMcDavid announces plan to reduce crime in Columbia
Speaking before a crowded conference room at City Hall, Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid opened his press this morning conference bluntly."Columbia has too much crime," he said, as a slide behind him read...
View ArticleColumbia City Council approves mayor's plan to form crime taskforce
The Columbia City Council approved a proposal from Mayor Bob McDavid to create a taskforce to look at youth crimes in the city by a vote of six in favor to none against. Councilmember Ian Thomas did...
View ArticleNewscast for August 8, 2013
Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:Continued flood rescues in Taney County,Waynesville flood victims identified, andRep. Chris Kelly's wife, a district judge, refuses to recuse herself...
View ArticleHow DOMA's repeal affected one Missouri couple
Tom Harris and Brian Mahieu have been engaged for nine years. Each wears a wedding ring. Each says they consider themselves married emotionally.However, their opportunities to get legally married have...
View ArticleNewscast for August 13, 2013
Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:Updated news on the Missouri State Fair rodeo clown incident,Mo. Supreme Court rejects lawsuit on animal shelters,Vicky Hartzler speaks at...
View ArticleSummer vacation ends soon for students
The dog days of summer are over for many students in the area, and will be ending quickly for many more. The fall semesters at the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College all...
View ArticleBoonville school superintendent cleared in Obama rodeo act
A Missouri school official has been cleared of wrongdoing in a State Fair rodeo act that mocked President Barack Obama.Albert Watkins, an attorney for Boonville superintendent Mark Ficken, said...
View ArticleNewscast for August 28, 2013
Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:Boonville school superintendent cleared of wrongdoing after State Fair incidentCrowd gathers to commemorate March on Washington...
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