Columbia’s police chief says the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) will help improve CPD’s recruiting through youth career path training. Chief Geoff Jones tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that CPD is currently down 23 officers. “And down the road I think it is very likely that the curriculum at the career center will …
June sentencing date set for convicted murderer from Fulton; appeal is likely
Attorneys for a Fulton man convicted of murder for a 2019 drug-related killing near Calwood have filed a motion for a new trial. Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane will consider the motion at a later date: Judge Crane has scheduled a June 13 sentencing date in Columbia. 50-year-old Justin Witt was convicted in late …
Helping Students Through Barbecue
Is there anything better than barbecue? How about helping local students by eating barbecue? Even better. The Columbia Area Career Center has announced a BBQ fundraiser from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 4 to support six local students who are advancing to nationals following a great showing at the SkillsUSA Missouri State Conference. […]
Celebrate Mom with Brunch
It may not feel like it, but May is just around the corner and Mother’s Day is coming up quick. If you’re looking for something special to do with mom this year, there’s several options for a special holiday brunch in mid-Missouri. At voco The Tiger Hotel, there are four different seatings for brunch on […]