Three inmates escape from a north Columbia halfway house. Boone County authorities say they are looking for Lawrence Johnson, Jamale Marteen, and Tyrone McClain Jr. Johnson, 35, apparently ran from Reality House on East Prathersville Road Saturday afternoon. He is about 5’7″ and 140 pounds. Marteen and McClain escaped on Monday afternoon. Marteen, 37, is …
MU announces $5 million gift for journalism school, botanic garden
The University of Missouri announced Monday it has received a $5 million gift from Pat and Sandy Hiatte. The money will be split evenly, with half going to the MU School of Journalism and the other half going to the Mizzou Botanic Garden. “We’re so grateful to Pat and Sandy Hiatte for their generous gift, …
Special legislative session on hold after COVID-19 outbreak
Missouri’s special legislative session is on hold. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden said on Monday that the delay is because of a number of positive COVID-19 cases among Senators and staffers. The Columbia Republican says actions in the second special session this year are on hold until after Thanksgiving. (This story was last updated at …
Columbia council to get virus response update after health order extension
The Columbia City Council gets the latest on local COVID-19 response on Monday night. That comes after Boone County health officials on Friday announced an extension of their restrictions until Dec. 8. Bars and restaurants have to close at 10:30 p.m. Columbia mayor Brian Treece says new infections are growing to a point that is …
(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick to resign for role on state Senator’s staff
Columbia needs a new state representative, days after the general election. Kip Kendrick said on Monday he is leaving the Missouri House to be chief of staff for fellow Democrat Greg Razer. Razer just got elected to the state Senate. Kendrick ran unopposed for his House seat on Nov. 3. He was set to serve …