Columbia curbside recycling pickup is on hold, starting Wednesday. The city says a severe staffing shortage is a factor. Columbia has had to delay curbside recycling for a week a couple times already this year. This time though, officials say it’s susp...
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Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen schools in fall
(AP) President Donald Trump is launching an all-out effort to press state and local officials to reopen schools this fall. The Republican president says some are keeping schools closed not because of coronavirus risks but for political reasons. Trump h...
Read More »Dueling petitions over name of Mexico High band
Dueling petitions have led to a debate over whether Mexico High School’s band should keep the name Mexico High Dixie Gray Marching Band. An online petition calls for a name change, saying in part “This name glorifies the traitorous slave-ow...
Read More »Data: Congress created virus aid, then reaped the benefits
(AP) — At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus aid, according to newly released government data, highlighting how Washington insiders were both author and beneficiary of one of the biggest government prog...
Read More »Jefferson City business owner admits to tax evasion
A Jefferson City business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion. Ryan Phegley, 39, admitted in federal court on Tuesday he did not pay taxes on more than $600,000 in income. He owned and operated Phoenix Freight Lines. Phegley has to pay more than $180,00...
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