Columbia Citizens’ Police Review Board Temporarily Suspended The Columbia Citizens’ Police Review Board is rapidly shedding members. Most recently Michael Williams has resigned, following two others, Delsie Bonaparte and William Adkins, who resigned in July. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe suspended the board until further notice, citing that two more members reach their term end in November,…… Continue Reading
New Terminal to Open Soon at Columbia Regional Airport
New Terminal to Open Soon at Columbia Regional Airport The new 52,000 square foot terminal at Columbia Regional Airport is expected to open at the end of September. Begun in April of last year, three of the four new gates will be operational on the first day. Two gates are dedicated to American Airlines, while…… Continue Reading
Search for Missing Man at Rocky Fork Lakes Comes to an End
Search for Missing Man at Rocky Fork Lakes Comes to an End A body found this morning at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Columbia is believed to be that of an unnamed man reported missing yesterday afternoon (Sunday). Authorities searched for several hours yesterday, resuming their efforts this morning. The search resumed this morning…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Department Active Assailant Training Registration Now Open
Columbia Police Department Active Assailant Training Registration Now Open On Saturday, August 27, the Columbia Police Department will host two free training sessions on how to best respond in the event of an active assailant. While these sessions are open to the public, there is a limit of 70 participants per session and pre-registration is…… Continue Reading
Road Repairs Delayed by Recent Storms in Columbia
Road Repairs Delayed Recent Storms in Columbia Due to weather-related delays, the City of Columbia Public Works Department have extended the dates for pavement maintenance currently underway on the following City streets: Dorsey Street, Willis Avenue, Rangeline Street between Business Loop 70 East and Rogers Street, Wilkes Boulevard between North Providence Road and North Seventh…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Sentenced on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Columbia Man Sentenced on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Sentenced on Monday, Justin Miller, 37, plead guilty to three counts of sexual abuse, three counts of assault, one count of sexual misconduct and one count of resisting arrest. The incidents occurred at a Columbia hotel involving two different victims. The judge sentenced him to 8 years…… Continue Reading
Road to a High School Basketball Championship to Change
Road to a High School Basketball Championship to Change The road to a high school state basketball championship will soon return to Columbia. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announced yesterday that COMO will welcome back the state high school basketball tournaments starting with the 2023-2024 school year. Basketball championships will be played…… Continue Reading
Snow Totals From National Weather Service
Snow Totals From National Weather Service Official totals are being released after the snow storm hit the area over the past several days. According to the National Weather Service at weather.gov the totals were accumulated from Tuesday night through yesterday (Thursday) at noon. Mexico received 9.1 inches, Vandalia had 12 inches, Bowling Green with 10.1…… Continue Reading
Mexico Resident Involved In Columbia Accident That Killed A Jefferson City Woman
Mexico Resident Involved In Columbia Accident That Killed A Jefferson City Woman The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened last night (Thursday) near the 130 mile marker of I-70 near the Clark Lane Exit. According to the accident report it happened when 2 vehicles were both traveling eastbound on I-70, one…… Continue Reading
Drug Take Back Events Coming Up in Boone County
Drug Take Back Events Coming Up in Boone County A prescription drug take back event is taking place tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday in Boone County. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies in the county and Truman VA to hold the event that coincides with DEA’s National Drug Take…… Continue Reading
