/tags/columbia Columbia en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-07-02/columbias-dei-initiatives-under-investigation-missouri-attorney-general Andrew Bailey said the investigation was prompted by reports from Columbia residents alleging racial discrimination. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-07-02/columbias-dei-initiatives-under-investigation-missouri-attorney-general Blake Wallis, Jacob Richey, and Jacob Sicilano, KOMU 8 /2024-11-21/st-clair-county-man-decorated-war-veteran-fought-save-home-died Kenny Euge, 75, was pronounced dead on Saturday after a fire at his residence. It had been a years-long battle for Euge, a Vietnam veteran, to remain living in a caboose in rural St. Clair County where he died. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:36:20 GMT /2024-11-21/st-clair-county-man-decorated-war-veteran-fought-save-home-died Joshua Carter, Todd Eschman, Carolyn P. Smith /2021-10-25/as-missouris-attorney-general-fights-mask-mandates-taxpayers-are-footing-the-bill-to-defend-them Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is on a mission to battle mask mandates around the state. In some cases, legal services to defend the mandates are costing thousands of dollars — dollars from Missouri taxpayers. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:15:00 GMT /2021-10-25/as-missouris-attorney-general-fights-mask-mandates-taxpayers-are-footing-the-bill-to-defend-them Steve Vockrodt /government-politics-issues/2021-07-01/former-columbia-mayor-sentenced-to-probation-for-lying-to-feds-about-commissions-on-city-contracts Kevin Hutchinson also received a $500 fine, and 40 hours of community service. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:27:31 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-07-01/former-columbia-mayor-sentenced-to-probation-for-lying-to-feds-about-commissions-on-city-contracts Garen Vartanian | Belleville News-Democrat /government-politics-issues/2021-03-23/former-mayor-of-columbia-pleads-guilty-to-lying-to-federal-investigators He will be sentenced in June by U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:41:07 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-03-23/former-mayor-of-columbia-pleads-guilty-to-lying-to-federal-investigators Carolyn Smith | Belleville News-Democrat /government-politics-issues/2021-03-04/columbia-city-council-picks-replacement-for-mayor-who-resigned-after-federal-indictment The special meeting was quiet and somber and lasted only about four minutes. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:51:03 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-03-04/columbia-city-council-picks-replacement-for-mayor-who-resigned-after-federal-indictment Teri Maddox /government-politics-issues/2021-03-01/metro-east-mayor-resigns-after-indicted-by-grand-jury-on-federal-charges Kevin Hutchinson leaves “with a heavy heart” after serving 20 years in Columbia as alderman and later mayor. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:57:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-03-01/metro-east-mayor-resigns-after-indicted-by-grand-jury-on-federal-charges Teri Maddox /2018-11-02/trump-boosts-hawley-in-parade-of-missouri-republican-figures President Donald J. Trump’s midterm campaign visit at the Columbia Regional Airport Thursday night was marked by the presence of numerous local and... Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:28:35 GMT /2018-11-02/trump-boosts-hawley-in-parade-of-missouri-republican-figures Nathan Lawrence /government-politics-issues/2015-01-27/politically-speaking-sen-schaefer-on-budgets-ferguson-unrest-ag-run This week’s edition of Politically Speaking uses the magical power of radio to speak with Sen. Kurt Schaefer from his office in Jefferson City. The… Wed, 28 Jan 2015 03:47:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-01-27/politically-speaking-sen-schaefer-on-budgets-ferguson-unrest-ag-run Jo Mannies, Jason Rosenbaum /2012-11-30/booches-famous-burgers-seek-new-buns-after-hostess-plant-closes It's not just Twinkie hoarders and Ding Dong lovers that feel the pain of the Hostess factory closings. For the first time in about 40 years, Booches Billiard Hall in Columbia, Mo. has to go elsewhere to source the buns for its famous burgers. Regulars say they are adapting to the change. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:32:00 GMT /2012-11-30/booches-famous-burgers-seek-new-buns-after-hostess-plant-closes Scott Pham