Jefferson City’s mayor predicts the $23-million new terminal that’s being finished at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will boost economic development across mid-Missouri. Mayor Carrie Tergin notes many Jefferson City-area residents use COU. “And it encourages travel and tourism and it also encourages people to want to live in the area because it’s such a convenient asset …
VAC expected to provide 800 free backpacks at Saturday fair in Columbia
Boone County parents and students who are struggling to come up with money for school supplies or health screenings are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s (Saturday) free back-to-school health fair at Columbia’s Derby Ridge elementary. Tomorrow’s event is from 9 am to 1 pm at the school near Smiley and Rangeline and no appointment is necessary. …
Additional sex-related charges filed against Jefferson City couple jailed without bond
A Jefferson City couple who were already jailed without bond for child sex charges are now facing additional federal child pornography charges. 33-year-old Paul Schofield and his wife Sara Schofield have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Capital City. They are former corrections officers for the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). The 12-count …
Parson: Record funding for tobacco cessation will be used to protect minors from illegal sales of tobacco
Missouri’s governor traveled to Columbia on Wednesday afternoon to announce the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history. Governor Mike Parson (R) says the program is being increased from $50,000 to $2.5 million in general revenue. The governor says tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in Missouri. …
Como Smoke and Fire working on second restaurant location in Columbia
A popular barbecue restaurant plans to open its second Columbia location in October. Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine reports Como Smoke and Fire began the demolition process of the old Buckingham’s near Andy’s Frozen Custard in July. Buckingham’s sold to Como Smoke and Fire in April, after 24 years in business. Buckingham’s owner Mark Brown told …
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