Construction could start this summer on a big new development of houses and shops in southwest Columbia. The city council this week approved the Westbury Village plan by a 4-3 vote. Councilman Matt Pitzer was one of the supporters. He says the develope…
Columbia man pleads guilty to illegal gun possession
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to illegal gun possession. Justin Ewing was already a convicted felon when he was found with a gun as a passenger in a car that tried to get to get away from police in late 2017. Both Ewing and Jer…
Pedestrian hit by car on Old Highway 63 identified
We now know the identity of the man hit and killed by a car Sunday night. Columbia resident David Brunk was walking in the travel lane on Old Highway 63 at Country Club Drive when he was hit. Andrew Glines of Columbia was driving the car that hit Brunk…
Charges filed over Mizzou student death
A man is now facing charges in the death of a fellow Mizzou student. ABC 17 reports Carson Latimer sold Boston Perry some Percocet pills on Jan. 21 at the Mark Twain residence hall on campus. That’s according to court documents. The 19-year-old Perry w…
Council narrowly approves southwest Columbia development
The city council has approved a controversial zoning change in southwest Columbia. The vote on Monday night clears the way for the 45-acre Westbury Village development just off Scott Boulevard near Smith Drive. The developer can now build businesses li…
