Columbia leaders say they’ll continue to speak to United Airlines about future opportunities at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen is reacting to the announcement from United that they’re indefinitely suspending flights from COU, effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one …
Numerous objections from both sides in Columbia’s Elledge murder trial
Numerous objections from both sides in Columbia’s Elledge murder trial
Jurors in Joseph Elledge’s Columbia murder trial heard Thursday testimony from a former CPD detective involved in the October 2019 investigation. The 26-year-old Elledge is charged with killing his wife, Menggi Ji. Former CPD detective Alan Mitchell was cross-examined several times on Thursday by defense attorney Matei Stroescu, and testifies that Columbia Police questioned Elledge …
Scooter’s Coffee coming to Ashland; city police to relocate in new facility
The mayor of one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing towns says Scooter’s Coffee is coming to Ashland. Mayor Richard Sullivan made the announcement on Facebook, saying Scooter’s will build near Highway 63, in a spot that is now the Ashland Police Department. The APD will be moving to the new municipal center at Broadway and Main, once …
United to indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport, effective January 4
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one of eight locations impacted by United’s indefinite suspension. United currently offers twice daily service from Columbia Regional to O’Hare. City manager John …