Missouri’s governor says direct care and front-line state employees often earn less money than entry-level retail positions. Governor Mike Parson will unveil a $91 million supplemental budget request next week, which is aimed at giving state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). “The state employees are doing a good job. We want …
Missouri’s governor predicts Rock Island corridor will benefit rural mid-Missouri towns
Belle, Bland, Owensville, Versailles, Eldon, Eugene and Meta are just a few of the mid-Missouri towns that will benefit from the Rock Island corridor, according to Missouri’s governor and state officials. The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accepted ownership of the corridor this month, and will develop the stretch into a public recreational trail. An …
Tuesday funeral with full fire service honors planned for fallen Boone County Fire assistant chief Gladney
Tuesday funeral with full fire service honors planned for fallen Boone County Fire assistant chief Gladney
Mid-Missourians are being encouraged to stand along Tuesday afternoon’s funeral procession route for a fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief. The funeral for assistant chief Bryant Gladney will begin at 11 am at Columbia’s Hearnes Center. Gladney’s colleague, assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp, describes Gladney as a dedicated public servant. “He’s been a member …
UPDATE: Charges filed against mid-Missouri man for alleged crossbow shooting
Charges have now been filed against that Fulton man accused of shooting his neighbor with a crossbow. Callaway County prosecutors have charged 63-year-old Thurman Estep with first degree assault and armed criminal action. Estep remains jailed without bond. His initial arraignment date hasn’t been set. Fulton Police say Estep had a verbal altercation with a …