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Missouri gun deaths have increased 47% in nine years
Victims of intimate partner violence are being overlooked in the argument over gun rights, advocates say.
Downtown pizzeria MidiCi closes permanently
MidiCi Italian Kitchen in Columbia closed for the last time Sunday. The restaurant opened nearly three years ago and specialized in wood-fired pizza. The closure was announced on the restaurant's Facebook page, and no reason was given for the closure. A call to MidiCi seeking information was not answered. The company is based in California, according to past Missourian reporting.
MidwayUSA approved for new headquarters despite residents' concerns
MidwayUSA won its appeal to rezone 193 acres at the intersection of Route J and U.S. 40 from agricultural to industrial zoning Tuesday night. MidwayUSA plans to build new headquarters on the land. The company sells ammunition, hunting and shooting accessories and outdoor equipment. The new headquarters will be built in phases with the first phase being the construction of a 300,000-square-foot warehouse.
Council seeks input on short-term rentals, hears report on sidewalk cafes
Michael MacMann, a member of the Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission, estimates that Columbia has 600 short-term rental units, which are the types of rentals found on websites like Airbnb. The Columbia City Council discussed possible regulation of these rentals at a short meeting Monday, as well as a report on sidewalk cafes. The regulations are mostly aimed at rentals that aren’t hosted by a property owner, according to a council memo.
Man shot in hunting accident; investigation ongoing
A 20-year-old man was shot by a 21- year-old while they were hunting together Saturday afternoon. Just after sunset, the two men were hunting in a soybean field near Missouri 124. The 20-year-old began to walk back across the field when he was mistaken for a deer and shot in the hip by the 21-year-old, said Scott Rice, protection district supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He said the 20-year-old was wearing orange when he was shot.
Columbia Water & Light Wants to Help You Save More Water
By Jacob Horton & Columbia Missourian • 2 minutes ago Columbia Water & Light is proposing new rebates to promote water conservation. The rebates would apply to the installation of high-efficiency toilets and upgrades that help lawn sprinklers conserve more water. The toilets would need to be WaterSense-certified by the EPA to qualify for the rebate. These toilets use a little over a gallon per flush, while older toilets can use up to six gallons per flush, according to the EPA’s website.
Ragtag: No replacement yet for The Crossing funding
Over the weekend, the Ragtag Film Society ended sponsorship ties with The Crossing, but David Wilson, co-founder of the organization, said it doesn’t yet have a plan in place to make up for the lost funding. Wilson said the decision to end their relationship was not financially motivated and that the money from the sponsorship was a relatively small portion of Ragtag’s budget.
Gateway orb to feature one-word descriptions of Columbia
Have a word that you think sums up Columbia? The city wants to hear from you. The Downtown Community Improvement District and the CoMo 200 task force are working on a sculpture that spells out “Columbia.” The sculpture will be built at the southeast corner of Broadway and Providence Road as part of the District’s Gateway Plaza and the city’s expansion of Flat Branch Park.
2019 Crush Festival dedicated to Les Bourgeois founder
Hay bales sat around a small pond as people gathered to stomp grapes with their bare feet. Adults drank wine while children painted pumpkins and jumped in the bouncy house. Kettle corn was popping, and just a few feet away, a few men were playing acoustic folk and country music. Such were the scenes of this year's Crush Festival. The event was next to a hillside with neatly organized rows of grapevines. Les Bourgeois Vineyards has hosted the event for over two decades.
Potential pit bull ban among variety of issues to be discussed at City Council
My House nightclub, a ban on certain breeds of dogs and conversion therapy will all be discussed Monday evening at the regular Columbia City Council meeting. Council members will vote on whether to allow an adjustment to the design plan submitted by the owner of My House, a downtown nightclub and sports bar. He requested to add a building in the back part of the property, known as The Backyard.
Look for the boy in the red glitter tux; he's Mr. Boone County
Wyatt Bonaparte, 12, strolled across the stage of the Moberly Area Community College auditorium in his favorite pair of blue jeans Saturday. When he reached his designated mark, he struck a pose, flipped the the hood of his sweatshirt off, tousled his hair and flashed his signature smile. Before stepping down from the stage, he took a passing look at the judges and blew a kiss to the crowd.
Columbia firefighters happy for new schedule taking effect next year
Columbia firefighter Jeffery Heidenreich is excited about a new schedule the Columbia Fire Department will implement in February. As it stands, firefighters work one day on/one day off twice, then work one day and have four days off. Under the new schedule, firefighters will work a 48-hour shift followed by four days off. Heidenreich, who works at Fire Station 1 on Orr Street, said the switch will be good for him and his family.
Council approves city budget, bringing monthslong process to a close
The City of Columbia’s fiscal year 2020 budget sailed through the City Council’s Monday night meeting. After a three-month process, City Manager John Glascock’s $484 million budget passed with unanimous approval. The council voted 6-0 to adopt it. Fourth Ward Councilman Ian Thomas was absent. The fiscal 2020 budget anticipates $455 million in revenue and focuses on improving employee salary to boost morale. The council passed the budget along with nearly 30 new amendments added Monday night.
Nonprofit founded by Columbia doctor to send volunteers to the Bahamas
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Nonprofit founded by Columbia doctor to send volunteers to the Bahamas
Stephen Griffith and his wife, Laura Griffith, will likely not recognize the Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas when they and a group of volunteers fly there on Sept. 29 to help with hurricane recovery efforts. "The trees that were so lush and green now look like twigs," Stephen Griffith said while looking at photos of the island, which was devastated by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 1.
Sessions' festival run-in with police comes up at City Council nearly a year later
On Tuesday night, Mayor Brian Treece brought up Columbia School Board member Jonathan Sessions’ arrest at last year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, saying he didn’t want a repeat episode of any kind this year. During last year’s festival, Sessions rode his bike down a closed section of Walnut Street on the morning of Sept. 29 and failed to stop when a police officer ordered him to.
City Plans to Update Streetlights and Trash Site Downtown
By Jacob Horton & Columbia Missourian • 1 minute ago The city's effort to replace streetlights downtown received a boost Monday night when the Columbia City Council allocated $30,000 from the Downtown Community Improvement District for the project. The city has identified 94 streetlights in the downtown area to upgrade with more advanced controllers that will enable the lights to be dimmed and brightened.
City plans to update streetlights and trash site downtown
The city's effort to replace streetlights downtown received a boost Monday night when the Columbia City Council allocated $30,000 from the Downtown Community Improvement District for the project. The city has identified 94 streetlights in the downtown area to upgrade with more advanced controllers that will enable the lights to be dimmed and brightened. Most of the lights are along or near Broadway, and they should be replaced within one year of finishing the engineering plans.
The Maneater
MU professor and researcher Elizabeth Bryda received the James B. Eads Award from the Academy of Science in St. Louis for her research on the use of animals to study human disease. Bryda is the first woman to receive the James B. Eads Award in its 17-year history. The award is given to regional scientists who have distinguished achievement in engineering or technology with a preference given to researchers who have a record of community engagement.
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