Increased teacher pay, I-70 funding among Parson’s legislative priorities
Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address Wednesday afternoon in the House chambers at the Missouri Capitol.
Parson shared his priorities for the legislative session, which includes an increased base funding for Missouri teachers, funding to expand Interstate 70, and stricter punishments for fentanyl.
The governor also recapped the achievements his administration and the General Assembly accomplished together during his six years in office.
Election violation complaint filed against Columbia City Council members
A Columbia man says he filed an election violation complaint against several city council members on Tuesday for comments made at a recent meeting.
According to Hold CoMo Accountable Founder, Anthony Willroth, multiple council members, including Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Rachel Proffitt, Nick Foster, Donald Waterman and Betsy Peters, made statements supporting councilman Nick Knoth during a meeting on Jan. 16.
Knoth, who serves as the First Ward councilman, faces a special election in April following a petition of ward residents calling for his removal.
Father of suspect in arson case owned home, died day of the fire
While police have not identified the victim, the owner of the home in a fatal arson case died the day of the fire and his son has been arrested.
David Strumpf, an electrical engineer who held a number of patents in computer technologies, died Jan. 19, according to his published obituary.
Steven Strumpf has been charged with murder after the victim was reportedly stabbed and burned during a reported arson on Jan. 19.
Columbia American Legion gets revamp with help from local Home Depot volunteers
American Legion Post #202 is the home of many groups in the Columbia area. Located on Legion Lane off East Broadway, the building is also home to VFW Post 280.
The City of Columbia bought the VFW’s former location in October 2022 to use as a homeless shelter. In addition to these groups, the Post is used for Boy and Girl Scout groups, veteran meetings, and other activities for the community.
On Wednesday, volunteers from The Home Depot in Columbia helped renovate the post’s ballroom, which they use as a multipurpose room. The volunteers re-painted the ballroom, installed new light fixtures, and touched up the lobby.
New Historic City of Jefferson president has plans for preservation
The Historic City of Jefferson (HCJ) elected a new president on Sunday, and she has plans for preserving the historic Tweedie house, as well as educating residents on the city’s history.
President Stacy Landwehr is passionate about renovating the home, located at 601 S. High St., and giving Jefferson City a taste of the past.
“We knew it needed some work, and we wanted to bring it back to its original glory,” she said.
