Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) strongly supports Governor Parson’s call for an immediate 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for state employees. Lt. Governor Kehoe is Missouri’s veterans advocate. He tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that there’s a waiting list and open bed space at Missouri’s seven veterans homes, due to a lack of staff at those homes. Kehoe says it’s crucial for the Legislature to approve the pay increase:
BREAKING: Amber Alert issued following abduction of Kansas City child
Missouri state troopers have issued a statewide Amber Alert for a five-month-old child who was abducted by force by a man in Kansas City this morning.
Troopers say 21-year-old Markelv Avery allegedly took the child by force on North Belmont in Kansas City at about 9:15 this morning. The child is five-month-old Malani Avery.
The Highway Patrol says the suspect is driving a white 2005 Acura sedan, with unknown license plates. Troopers say the vehicle has a sunroof and a missing front bumper. Anyone who sees the vehicle should call 911 immediately.
Big crowd expected for tonight’s Mizzou-Arkansas game; limited number of tickets available
Another big crowd is expected at Mizzou Arena in Columbia for tonight’s men’s basketball game between the Tigers and 25th-ranked Arkansas.
Tipoff is set for 8 pm on the SEC Network. You can listen to the game on Central Bank Tiger Network Zimmer affiliates KCMQ (FM 96.7) and KTGR (FM 100.5 and 105.1). Mike Kelly and Chris Gervino will have the call.
Mizzou Athletics associate director for strategic communications Jason Veniskey tells 939 the Eagle that there are a limited number of tickets remaining for tonight’s game.
Tonight is a gold rush game, as all Mizzou fans are encouraged to wear gold. Dennis Gates’ Mizzou team is 13-4 and 2-3 in SEC play. The Razorbacks are 12-5 and 1-4 in conference action.
Mizzou Athletics also says the NCAA national championship trophy will be on display on the Mizzou Arena concourse this evening, along with the Battle Line Rivalry Trophy.
Columbia’s Business Loop needs city control to maintain proper infrastructure, DLC says
Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council (DLC) wants to see the city assume control of the Business Loop from MoDOT, saying its appearance and lack of proper infrastructure make it a poor introduction to the city.
The Business Loop is considered a state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) street.
Columbia’s city council discussed a one-page letter from DLC chair Scott Wilson during Tuesday night’s meeting. The letter says the Business Loop corridor is also unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists. Mr. Wilson says that’s problematic for surrounding neighborhoods where residents relay on alternative transportation. The DLC says the Business Loop’s sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signals are not a priority for state transportation officials.
The Downtown Leadership Council says because MoDOT prioritizes interstates and highways, the Business Loop has seen minimal investments over the years.
The Business Loop is a major gateway into Columbia and into downtown. The DLC describes it as a “major city street that fails to serve the needs of Columbians.”
Columbia’s April ballot will include marijuana sales tax issue
Columbia voters will head to the polls in April to cast ballots on a measure to impose an additional three percent sales tax on the retail sale of adult marijuana.
Missouri’s Constitutional Amendment three, which was approved in November with 53 percent of the vote, allows local governments to impose, upon voter approval, an additional local sales tax of three percent on the sale of adult use of marijuana.
Columbia’s city council approved the ballot measure at Tuesday night’s meeting. Passage in April requires a simple majority.
Supporters say the extra three percent would be used to help Columbia meet the increased cost of additional services directed toward mental health and addiction services.
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