Columbia Missourian
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As Missouri’s Republican-led legislature heads into the 2026 session, a representative from Columbia is likely to be one of the most progressive voices in the state House. -
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department. -
The study would last four to six months and examine fatal and non-fatal shootings from the past two years. -
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use. -
The City Council approved nearly $1 million in funding for shelter and stabilization services through two local nonprofits. -
The city has entered a contract with Neumo to analyze data and monitor services related to short-term rentals. -
Roughly 50 students protested data privacy and the role UM System President Choi and Gov. Mike Kehoe play in city safety. -
Missouri's minimum wage will increase by $1.25 an hour for the second year in a row. -
The drive-thru is open from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends. -
Police Chief Jill Schlude warned residents about automated crime apps after a false AI-generated report spread on Facebook.
