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Boonville May Expand Airport and Fire Department

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) A new spending recommendation in Boonville may lead to increased resources and public safety in the city.

Chancellor Deaton Reacts to Budget Cuts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-18) Missouri's higher education leaders have to get serious about what to do with budget reductions. Governor Jay Nixon announced this week that state universities and colleges would take a 5% budget cut across the board. That goes along with university and college officials not raising tuition for in-state, undergraduate students. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on the steps Mizzou's campus will have to take.

Columbia Community Birth Center Closing at End of Year

Columbia, MO (2009-10-30) Women seeking midwives to assist them in childbirth can no longer rely on a local Birth Center.

Millions of Dollars Cut From MO Budget, Hundreds of Jobs Lost Jefferson City, MO (2009-10-28) Governor Jay Nixon is cutting nearly 204 million dollars from Missouri's current state budget, as state revenues continue to decline. Almost 700 state jobs are being eliminated, nearly 500 of which are part-time.

Humane Society Forms Committee to Review Adoption Changes

Columbia, MO (2009-10-28) A change in the procedure for adopting a pet from the Central Missouri Humane Society sparked a small feud not long ago. However, after last night's board meeting, things seem to be resolved.

Scrap Metal Company Expanding in Moberly

Columbia, MO (2009-10-28) After months of work and research, a business is set to expand and relocate in Moberly. Shapiro Brothers Incorporated is a scrap metal processing company that mainly handles scrap disposal needs. It also provides full demolition and railroad services. The Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation has been working with the Shapiro Brothers in its expansion and improvement efforts.

Mexico Airport to Get Makeover Columbia, MO (2009-10-09) The Mexico Memorial Airport will soon be getting a makeover.

City Council Discusses Social Services, Bike Ordinance, and Speed Limit

Columbia, MO (2009-08-18) Hot topics at last night's Columbia City Council meeting included funding for social services, the bike ordinance, and lowering the city's standard speed limit.

Special Legislative Committee Appointed to Improve Energy Columbia, MO (2009-08-12) A special committee on state energy policy has been established. So far, it includes five state senators, including Columbia's Kurt Schaefer, and will soon include five house members. The committee will hold hearings and submit a report to the general assembly by December on suggested legislative changes to keep Missouri in a position of having affordable and reliable power for the next 25 years.

Federal Grant to Help Improve School Technology

Columbia, MO (2009-08-04) Federal stimulus funds continue to be awarded in Missouri, and this time, it's to help improve technology in schools.

Columbia's Proposed Budget Down From Last Year's

Columbia, MO (2009-07-30) Next fiscal year's budget for Columbia includes cuts, preservations, and goals for the city. City Manager Bill Watkins presented it Thursday.

MU Veterinary College Receives $1 Million Gift

Columbia, MO (2009-07-29) The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine received a major award Wednesday in honor of two late golden retrievers.

Jefferson City Employees May Receive Pay Raise, Columbia's Give Back

Columbia, MO (2009-07-28) Jefferson City city employees may be getting a pay increase. Mayor John Landwehr proposed a 2% cost-of-living and a 1% percent merit-based increase in the city's 2010 budget. Landwehr says every city cannot be expected to have the same financial situations. But...even cities as close to the Capital as Columbia are proposing different budgets.

Record Breaking Attendance at Boone County Fair Columbia, MO (2009-07-28) More than 158,000 people passed through the Boone County Fairground gates last week, setting a record in attendance. That's up 47% compared to last year's turnout.

MO Cyber Crime Units Receive Stimulus Funds

Columbia, MO (2009-07-27) The federal government has awarded $1.5 million in stimulus funds to Missouri's internet crime task forces.

UM System Wants Stae to Make Projects Top Priority

Columbia, MO (2009-07-24) The University of Missouri System is asking the state to make certain projects a top priority next fiscal year. The Board of Curators met this morning and approved plans to request appropriations from the state in fiscal year 2011.

National Minimum Wage Surpasses Missouri's Rate Jefferson City, MO (2009-07-24) Missouri's minimum wage of $7.05 cents an hour was surpassed today with the rise of the national minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. The higher minimum wage is not welcome news to the state's business interests.

Ameren UE Asking for Rate Increase St. Louis, MO (2009-07-24) Ameren UE wants to raise electric rates for Missouri customers by 18-percent.

TIF Applications Approved for Downtown Projects

Columbia, MO (2009-07-21) The Columbia City Council has okayed two applications of private investors seeking public funds for downtown building projects. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on the TIF projects

Food Safety Summit Looks to Revise 40 Year-Old Laws Jefferson City, MO (2009-07-21) Health officials in Missouri want to overhaul the state's food safety laws, many of which were written in the 1940's. Those attending a summit in Jefferson City this week are studying issues ranging from protecting school kids from food-borne allergies to safeguarding food supplies from bio-terrorism.