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Plans for roads around Battle High coming together
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:11:38 -0700

A plan to improve traffic safety and access from Route Z to the new Columbia high school under construction off St. Charles Road could soon be on a fast-track for approval by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, but the project would first require a substantial financial commitment from Boone County.

Public Administrator Cathy Richards is Boone County's caretaker of last resort
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:33:26 -0700

Editor's note: This story is part of a semester-long collaboration of nine senior journalism students called Project 573. Now in its second year, the project lets students with different journalism backgrounds (print, photojournalism, radio, television and strategic communication) work together to shed light on a topic that doesn't get much attention. This year's topic is mental illness in mid ...

Local delegation claims successful session
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:12:17 -0700

JEFFERSON CITY — Members of Boone County's legislative delegation were unanimous in declaring this year's session a success for themselves and for the county.

Aaron W. Smith Helps Feed Mid-Missouri Children With Contribution to The Buddy Pack Program
Fri, 04 May 2012 00:18:24 -0700

Aaron W. Smith is helping to ensure the health and livelihood of Boone County children by making a $250 donation to The Mid-Missouri Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program.Columbia, MO (PRWEB) May 04, 2012 Aaron Smith presented a $250 to The Mid-Missouri Food Bank to help fund their Buddy Pack Program in Boone County, Missouri. The Food Bank partners with elementary schools in the 32 counties it serves ...

Boone County sees fifth case of E. coli
Tue, 01 May 2012 12:12:07 -0700

The Missouri State Public Health Lab has confirmed a fifth case of E. coli in Boone County.

After 42 years, Boone County's fire district mechanic retires
Tue, 01 May 2012 17:34:20 -0700

COLUMBIA — Roy Francis has an arsenal of anecdotes to share about Boone County's volunteer firefighters. The call from a driver whose tanker fell through a bridge. The axle that gave out, stranding a fire engine near a wall of flames until Francis could get the wheels turning again. Recovering a tractor-trailer suspended from an overpass. “The driver said he didn’t realize how high he was until ...

Southern Boone County High School Receives Extra Money for Its New Science Lab
Sat, 05 May 2012 19:30:32 -0700

Boone County - Extra money? That's probably every school wishes to have. Fortunately for Southern Boone County High School, a grant of $15,000 came just a few months before the anticipated construction of a new science lab supported by district funds. The grant comes from GTECH Corporation, the online lottery service company for the Missouri Lottery, and will provide some advanced equipment that ...

Officials confirm fourth E. coli case in Boone County
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:15:38 -0700

The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed a fourth case of E. coli in Boone County.

Suspect in paving-work scam turns himself in
Wed, 09 May 2012 12:12:37 -0700

The first of a pair of northeast Missouri men suspected of exploiting elderly Boone County residents by overcharging for substandard asphalt and paving work is in custody.

Fifth case of E. coli confirmed in Boone County
Tue, 01 May 2012 14:48:44 -0700

COLUMBIA — A fifth case of E. coli was confirmed in Boone County Tuesday. It was caused by the consumption of unpasteurized milk, according to a news release from the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The most recent case was in an adult and did not require hospitalization.  The five people affected by E. coli in Boone County have ranged in age from two to 31 years old. The only ...