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4:50 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

Study could reroute mail processing out of Columbia

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The U.S. Postal service is considering a plan that would send all of the first class mail sent from Mid-Missouri through Kansas City or St. Louis, instead of Columbia.

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Business
8:11 am
Tue March 5, 2013

CoMo officials consider airport changes, improvements

Columbia city officials are considering upcoming improvements and funding for the Columbia Regional Airport.  The airport was a focal point for discussion at last night's (Monday) city council meeting in Columbia. Council members heard from Mayor Bob McDavid on proposed improvements to the airport and what those changes might mean for the city.  A possible new terminal and funding for the air traffic control tower are under consideration. 

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Business
3:08 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Sequestration may close Columbia airport control tower

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Listen to KBIA's Sydney Miller report on the possible closure of Columbia Regional Airport's control tower.

The F-A-A says that if budget talks in Washington fail, 168 air traffic control towers across the country could be forced to close.

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Business
9:15 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Mo. airports reopen with several cancellations

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St. Louis' Lambert Airport is open for business with several flight cancellations.

Airports in Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis reopened but passengers were told to expect several cancellations, particularly in the morning.

American Airlines flight 3215 from Columbia to Dallas was canceled this morning, but the remaining flights are scheduled to take off and arrive as planned.

Lambert International Airport in St. Louis and Kansas City International Airport both closed Thursday after a massive snowstorm hit Missouri.

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