Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood says the city has a strong plan in place to go to a roll cart trash collection system. The city council voted 7-0 this week to approve roll carts. Mr. Seewood joined 939 the Eagle’s Randy Tobler live on the “Randy Tobler show” to discuss trash and roll carts. Mr. Seewood says the city has …
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Dateline NBC special on mid-Missouri’s Renick killing airs tonight
Sam Renick, Ben Renick’s brother, speaks on-camera to “Dateline NBC” (photo courtesy of “Dateline NBC”) Production crews from “Dateline NBC” have been in Columbia and mid-Missouri for the past few months, filming scenes and interviews for tonight’s brand-new episode of the Lynlee Renick case. The two-hour special airs at 8 pm. Lynlee Renick is the Columbia spa owner convicted of …
Read More »(AUDIO): Bipartisan Missouri landfill legislation is backed by Congressman Mark Alford
State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) testifies before a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City on March 23, 2023 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) The Missouri House has voted to give final approval to bipartisan legislation that creates a one-mile buffer between landfills and neighboring towns. House Bill 909 is sponsored by State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres), left, and State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg), second from left, address Capitol reporters in Jefferson City on March 23, 2023 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill …
Read More »Roger Wilson Boone County Government Center is open in Columbia for voting Saturday/Sunday
You have an opportunity this weekend for no-excuse absentee voting in Boone County. County clerk Brianna Lennon says the Boone County Government Center will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm. Counselor Lennon notes you’ll need to bring a photo ID with you, which can include a Missouri driver’s license, a passport or a military ID. …
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