Mid-Missouri’s largest school district is ready to welcome back about 19,000 students and 3,000 employees for the new school year. Monday is “Jumpstart Day” for students in grades six and nine at Columbia Public Schools (CPS). CPS spokeswoman Michelle ...
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Columbia focusing on recruiting and retaining police officers, firefighters and trash collectors
Columbia’s police and fire chiefs are hoping to receive some of the $25 million in federal funding that the city is expected to receive from a stimulus package approved by Congress this year. The chiefs met with the city council on Thursday, hoping to ...
Read More »Missouri’s education commissioner praises $400 million broadband plan for state
Missouri’s governor says a $400 million broadband improvement plan will serve the state’s citizens for generations to come. Governor Mike Parson (R) announced the plan on Thursday during the state fair in Sedalia. He says quality internet supports lear...
Read More »Elledge court hearing set for Friday afternoon in Columbia
A Columbia man charged with killing his wife is scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon. Joseph Elledge is charged with first degree murder, for the 2019 death of his wife Mengqi Ji. Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight has filed a motion for a sub...
Read More »Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to their rule
(AP) Afghan protesters have defied the Taliban for a second day, waving their national flag. The scattered demonstrations Thursday were met with renewed violence by the militants who are facing growing challenges to their rule. A U.N. official warned o...
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