House child care tax credit bill advances
By: Madeline Shannon, Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts continued Thursday to move legislation forward that would allow employers, child care providers and families a tax credit in a push
Police report: March 20, 2024
Ashland Police, Boone County Sherriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent arrests: Michael Briggs, age 53 of Ashland. Arrested by BCSD on 03/14/2024 for leaving the
Clean slate bill gives the opportunity to expunge felony records
By: Elise Wilke- Grimm, Columbia Missourian Missouri Workers Center and other community allies gathered on Clean Slate Advocacy Day on Tuesday (March 12). Participants joined forces to lobby for Senate
This Week in History: March 13-19
Mar. 13– 1852: The cartoon version of “Uncle Sam” first appears in NY Lantern Weekly. 1887: Chester Greenwood of Maine receives a patent for earmuffs (just in time for the
ANSWERING THE CALL
By: Tara Blue The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) recently held its annual awards banquet to recognize the volunteers who donate their time and energy into keeping Southern
Third Grade Positive Behavior Awards
Kindness Award “Star Students” The Star Student Award goes to students who show good character. “Rising to Excellence” Award The Rising to Excellence Award goes to students that have shown
Around Town: March 13, 2024
By: Ernie Wren In last week’s “Around Town” I discussed the need for more in-depth questions to be asked of our political candidates, and I’m pleased to report that both
Senior property tax freeze could affect schools, local entities
By: Paige Gerling, Columbia Missourian If Boone County voters approve a senior property tax freeze on the ballot April 2, schools and other local taxing entities could see a drop
Police Report: March 13, 2024
Ashland Police, Boone County Sherriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent arrests: Olivia Patterson, age 26 of Ashland. Arrested by CPD on 03/04/2024 for possession of
