Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative has sent a second ten-man crew to hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge, to replace the first crew that was sent immediately following Hurricane Ida. The second crew has arrived in Baton Rouge, and is assisting DEMCO Electric Cooperative. They’re working to restore power to about 19,000 residents, down from 29,000 on Wednesday. They’re …
Former Columbia fire chief passes away; Markgraf also served as chief in University City
A Columbia man who served 23 years as Columbia’s fire chief has passed away, at the age of 84. The Columbia Fire Department says retired Fire Chief William “Bill” Markgraf died unexpectedly at home on Friday. He served as the city’s fire chief from 1988 to 2011. City Manager John Glascock praises Chief Markgraf, saying …
Missouri Capitol dome shines red and blue, for 9-11 anniversary
Residents and motorists in downtown Jefferson City and along Highway 54 noticed the Missouri Capitol dome shining red and blue Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Governor Mike Parson ordered the dome to be lit red and blue, in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. The governor says the Capitol was …
(AUDIO): Decorated Naval Officer Mike Haffner joins “Wake Up Columbia,” to reflect on 9-11
State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning to reflect on the 20-year 9-11 anniversary. He’s a highly decorated Naval officer who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and five Strike Flight Air Medals, while in the Navy. He also led combat air patrols over New York City, immediately after …
Investigation into murder suspect JT McLean continues in mid-Missouri and South Dakota
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say a Kaiser couple murdered in their home near the Lake of the Ozarks are related to one of suspect JT McLean’s ex-wives. Boone County Sheriff’s Captain Brian Leer tells reporters that Miller County authorities immediately believed the deaths of Daniel and Pamela Stephan in Kaiser were related to Boone County’s …
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