Missouri’s governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law this year, which allows counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors who are eligible for Social Security, own a home and are required to pay taxes on that home. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy from Comobuz reports Missouri counties can put the new measure in place by ordinance OR by voter approval. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”. Mr. Kendrick tells listeners that Boone County commissioners recently approved a resolution stating the intent to make cleanup language of SB 190 a top priority for Boone County. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is leading a petition drive to place the issue before voters. She tells Comobuz that voters should have the opportunity to force implementation of the new state law:
Columbia’s council appoints Proffitt to fill second ward council seat
A Mizzou professor who’s been active with Columbia Citizens for Roll Carts and with the Highland Park neighborhood association has been appointed to fill the remaining four months of former Columbia Second Ward councilwoman Andrea Waner’s term.
Columbia’s city council appointed Rachel Proffitt at Monday evening’s special meeting. Our news partner KMIZ reports four members of the council voted for Proffitt: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and council members Nick Knoth, Nick Foster and Betsy Peters.
In Ms. Proffitt’s five-page application, she says she does not plan to run for a full term in the spring and that her service on the council will end in April. Two issues that Profitt is focusing on are affordable housing and homelessness. She says the city has a prerogative to address the current state of homelessness and provide humane and forward-thinking solutions. She also says that the new roll cart system for trash that begins in 2024 might need some adjustments as it is “rolled out.”
Ms. Proffitt says she’ll be able to meet with second ward constituents and engage in outreach in the next four months to ensure that their views are well-represented. Ms. Proffitt will be sworn-in at next Monday’s council meeting. Ms. Waner resigned her seat on the day before Thanksgiving because she’s moving to a new home outside her ward.
93.9 The Eagle’s One for One Holiday Food Drive is Dec. 13
Our holiday tradition is back, and more important than ever!
The 93.9 The Eagle/Commerce Bank One-For-One Holiday Food Drive to benefit The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is coming up on Wednesday, December 13th!
Join us in supporting our community, giving back to those who need it the most this holiday. The Food Bank serves over 100,000 people a month and covers a 32-county service area. They partner with more than 145 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other agencies to ensure food gets into the hands of those who need it most. This includes working with nearly 200 schools.
The need is greater than ever and continues to grow.
From 6a-6p, we’ll be teaming with Columbia Professional Firefighters and KMIZ ABC 17/FOX 22 collecting donations at the Columbia Mall just off Stadium (by Wendy’s). There will also be donation locations INSIDE the Mall, as well as in front of Buchheits off Missouri Blvd in Jefferson City.
The easiest and most impactful way you can give is with an online monetary donation. Not only is it contactless, but with the Food Bank’s partnerships, they can turn a $1 donation into 4 meals, $25 into 100 Meals!! A $270 donation can provide Buddy Packs to one student for a full school year.
Donate online right now by clicking the link below!
You can also text “FOOD” to 800-500-9107 for a quick donation link thanks to Dunkle Distibuting!
Or donate on Dec. 13th with the Missouri Pork Association Phone Bank: 573-447-6600
BIG THANKS to additional sponsors Aurora Organic Diary, Advance Orthodontics, The Crossing, Doug Perry Towing, Missouri Eye Consultants, Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, and Hemme Construction.
UPDATE: 80-year-old Cole County murder victim identified; his step-daughter is charged with murder
An 80-year-old Cole County man was stabbed and slashed to death by his step-daughter, graphic court documents allege.
Friday’s incident happened in the 3200 block of Lansing Creek road, which is south of Jefferson City.
Cole County prosecutor Locke Thompson has charged 27-year-old Rejeane Redmon with first degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with physical evidence. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler says the victim is identified as 80-year-old Melvin Callahan.
The Cole County Sheriff Department’s probable cause statement says Redmon had blood on her hands, face, legs and arms when deputies arrived and interviewed her. The court documents allege that Redmon “provided multiple accounts” of what happened and that she continually changed her story. The probable cause statement also says the floor around the victim had been mopped with bleach, adding that the Redmon had an odor of bleach when deputies spoke to her.
Redmon, who’s jailed without bond, will be arraigned at 1:30 this afternoon before Judge Christopher Limbaugh at the Cole County Courthouse.
2023 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas trees heading to Jefferson City
Jefferson City-area motorists will notice large Christmas trees being transported on trucks in the downtown area this morning.
The 2023 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas trees will be arriving at the mansion sometime between 7 and 8 this morning, and a portion of Madison will be closed during that time.
Governor Mike Parson says the tree that will be displayed on the Mansion lawn is a 30-foot Norway spruce donated by the family of Daryl and Sherry Richardson of Boone County. Three Norway Spruce trees donated by Hermann’s Pea Ridge Forest will be displayed in the Mansion’s interior. Missouri Office of Administration (OA) staff will be installing the Mansion lawn tree, and Department of Conservation staff will install the indoor trees.
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