One of Columbia’s largest employers is planning a holiday treat for the public, to help celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. Shelter Insurance will unveil a “Winter Wonderland” Thursday evening, after the 56th annual tree lighting ceremony at the company’s home office on Broadway. The Winter Wonderland will be a “garden of lights” in the popular […]

Columbia Police say two juveniles have been detained for that Thanksgiving morning shooting near Old Highway 63, that left another juvenile with life-threatening injuries. Columbia Police say the victim has been transported to a local hospital. CPD says the two juvenile suspects are in the custody of Boone County juvenile authorities, adding that this was […]

An arraignment date has not been set yet for an accused Boone County murderer. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action for the November 8th death of Justin Stidham, who was shot to death at a home on North Kent drive. Achterberg has been captured by authorities in Creston, […]

Staffing shortages and COVID are to blame for the decision to close the Jefferson City animal shelter to the public this week, starting Monday morning. City officials say the shelter lacks the staff needed to remain open to the public. Jefferson City Police say the decision will allow the shelter’s limited staff to focus on […]