The publisher of Comobuz.com credits strong voter turnout in Columbia’s fourth ward for propelling Barbara Buffaloe’s mayoral victory. Mike Murphy notes businessman Randy Minchew carried four of the city’s six wards, but the fourth ward had the largest turnout. “So 36 percent of the voters turned out in ward four, and she won some of those …
Popular Columbia restaurant is back open, after staffing issues
Residents and commuters in south Columbia can now grab lunch at a popular restaurant that’s re-opened. Just Jeff’s has announced on its Facebook page that the Green Meadows location has re-opened, after being closed for a month. It was closed because of staffing issues: ownership says one of their employees had surgery, and they didn’t …
Bipartisan support for creating an Office of Entrepreneurship in Missouri
A key Missouri state senator wants to create an Office of Entrepreneurship within the state Department of Economic Development (DED). Senate Economic Development Committee Chair Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) will present his bill this (Wednesday) afternoon to the House Special Committee on Government Oversight in Jefferson City. Under Hoskins’ Senate Bill 807, DED would hire someone …
Mizzou’s seven parking garages need $22-million in repairs
Mizzou plans to close two Columbia parking garages this summer to address deferred maintenance repairs. MU officials say the Tiger Avenue and Turner Avenue parking structures will be closed from May 16 through early August. Mizzou says its seven parking structures require $22-million in repairs. The project is being funded by new permit rates that …
UPDATE: Eastbound I-70 passing lane now open near Williamsburg
UPDATE: Missouri state troopers say the eastbound I-70 passing lane near Williamsburg is now open. ORIGINAL STORY IS BELOW: Missouri state troopers say eastbound I-70 at the 163 mile marker in Callaway County remains closed, after a horrific crash involving multiple tractor trailers and vehicles. Callaway County dispatchers tell 939 the Eagle this is near …