Saturday Aug 16 | Columbia Daily Tribune
Jim Ritter sits down with Columbia Board of Education President Michelle Gadbois this morning after she introduced him as Columbia Public Schools' interim leader.
Ashland man accused of sexual misconduct
An Ashland man was arrested last month after allegedly masturbating in front of an 8-year-old girl his wife was baby-sitting, Ashland Police Chief Scott Robbins said.
More deputies to pack rifles on patrol duty
As local law enforcement officers encounter an increase in violent crimes, some departments are beefing up armament for their patrol officers with semi-automatic rifles.
Schauwecker wins another term after tough campaign
Before Tuesday, Tom Schauwecker was feeling uneasy about watching the election results at Shiloh Bar & Grill.
Primary races rouse interest Turnout varies at polling sites.
Turnout was brisk at some precincts but sluggish at others this morning as local voters in the Democratic primary were deciding on two state legislators, a Boone County commissioner and the county assessor.
Tracking where the campaign money comes from
Throughout the campaign, candidates are required to file finance reports to disclose donors and expenditures.
30 Ways to Save: sales tax holiday
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. On top of gas prices and rising food costs, the start of August also means another expense for families: back-to-school items.
Deputies arrest 5 in break-in; $15,000 in property stolen from home.
Five suspects, including three juveniles, have been arrested in connection with a burglary of a south Boone County home earlier this month.
Road improvements, woes aired in forum
Roger Schwartze - MoDOT Central District Engineer -explains a map of less-traveled roads.
Boone County Fair crowns queen
' The giant smile on Ally Walker's face gave testament to her joy as she was crowned the 2008 Miss Boone County Fair Queen on Monday evening.
Challenger upset at assessor's VIN decision
In 2005, the Boone County assessor's office changed the way it determined the value of vehicles for tax purposes.
Political role got spark from Wilson
Karen Miller was not particularly active in politics in her early years, but her involvement in a whirlwind campaign for future Gov.
At right, Ally Walker, 20, reacts after winning the 2008 Boone County Fair Queen title yesterday in the multipurpose room at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
Challenger upset at assessor's VIN decision
In 2005, the Boone County assessor's office changed the way it determined the value of vehicles for tax purposes.
Columbia woman to compete in Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant
' Twelve women stand in a semi-circle to get tips on the etiquette of walking across a stage for an evening gown competition.
Readers weigh in what they want from the media
On June 25, more than 30 Columbia and Boone County residents gathered at the Columbia Public Library to talk about the news media and what the word "media" means to them.
State sues developer over runoff
The developers of a Hartsburg subdivision are being sued by the attorney general for allegedly violating Missouri's Clean Water Law by allowing erosion and sediment to pollute a nearby stream.
Fear of urban sprawl downs plan for rezoning
All Karen Sapp wanted was to carve out a few 5-acre tracts so her three sons could build houses on her 108 acres southeast of Columbia.
A 19-year incumbent faces his first competition
Incumbent Tom Schauwecker, above, faces challenger Barb Bishop on August 5. This is the first time Schauwecker has been opposed in the Democratic primary in his 19-year tenure as Boone County Assessor.
Ashland alderwoman offers county a choice
Barb Bishop and her husband, Bernie Martin, pound the pavement at last week's Twilight Festival.