Columbia’s police chief will travel to Jefferson City on Monday afternoon to discuss public safety with Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle that this afternoon’s meeting will take place at the State Capitol. It will be a closed meeting. Governor Parson and Chief Jones will also discuss solutions …
First responders to reenact simulated plane crash at Columbia Regional Airport today
Ashland-area residents and motorists driving near Columbia Regional Airport will notice a number of first responders at the airport Tuesday, for an emergency training exercise. City officials say volunteers will reenact a simulated plane crash while emergency personnel practice their response. Today’s exercise is from 4-7 pm, and will include Columbia Police and Fire, the …
Columbia use tax supporters say city needs revenue stream for public safety and roads
Columbia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots on a proposed local use tax involving online sales. If Proposition One is approved by voters, the local use tax would be enacted on purchases from vendors outside city limits. Columbia finance director Matthew Lue says a use tax would generate about $5.6 million …
Fire causes $30,000 in damage at Columbia restaurant
Columbia firefighters say Thursday morning’s fire at the IHOP restaurant on Brickton caused about $30,000 in damage. Columbia assistant fire chief Clayton Farr tells 939 the Eagle that smoke was visible from IHOP’s exterior, when firefighters arrived at about 5:15 yesterday morning. The fire started on a stovetop grill inside the restaurant. The fire was …
Columbia kayaker and dog rescued by firefighters, after falling through ice
Columbia firefighters wearing special ice-rescue gear were able to rescue a kayaker and a dog that fell through ice on a pond near Chapel Hill Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at about 3 pm in the 2600 block of Carrera, when a person fell through ice but was able to get to shore and to …
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