Ronald Brooks 1956-2019
Ronald Keith Brooks, 63, of Warrensburg, formerly of Columbia passed away Friday, Dec. 20 at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center. Ron was born June 2, 1956 to Glenn O. and
The Stories a Christmas Tree Tells
On December 12 at 12:12 a.m., the final full moon of the decade lit up the early morning sky, and stars twinkled like Shiny Brite ornaments from Christmases past. That
Holiday travel not required
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel for the holidays. As a mother of two small children, an almost three year-old and a four month-old, everyone wants to
Woody’s gives back throughout the holiday season
Woody’s Pub and Grub in Ashland is no stranger to serving its community. Throughout the year, this small town business is able to bring in big time funds that are
Branch reacts to county fair moving back to Columbia
Plans to bring the Boone County Fair back to Columbia have been set in motion for the coming year. Though the fair has been held in Sturgeon since 2016, the
Boone County property taxes due
Brian McCollum, Boone County Collector of Revenue, wishes to remind taxpayers that Boone County property taxes are due December 31, 2019. If taxpayers have not received a property tax statement,
Workers to benefit from increased minimum wage
Hard-working Missourians will see another wage increase to ring in the new year. In 2018, voters from every corner of our state resoundingly voted Yes on Proposition B to gradually
Medical marijuana facilities certification
The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has begun the process of issuing ten certifications for medical marijuana testing facilities. Testing facilities whose applications are approved will receive notification
UPDATE: Ashland Shooter Arrested
This morning at approximately 10:36 a.m., a man suspected of shooting at Ashland Police was located and taken into custody. Eusebio Daniel Barjas-Real, 29, of Ashland was arrested by Boone
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 12.13.19: Jimmy Dean Bittle, III, 34, of Hartsburg, was arrrested on 2nd degree assault charges. Bonded $50,000.
