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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Columbia's newest policing center.

Columbia Police announced Tuesday they arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the 2017 homicide of Augustus Roberts. COLUMBIA - Boone County court documents charge Columbia resident Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, for second degree murder, first degree robbery and armed criminal action.  McWilliams is suspected in the death of Augustus Roberts during a home invasion in December 2017. According to the probable cause document, three individuals unlawfully entered a home with guns on Lasso Court in Boone County and demanded money and property.  Police found Roberts inside with a gunshot wound an...

TUESDAY’S FORECAST Tuesday will start with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 40s. Highs will warm into the lower 60s with mostly cloudy skies through the day. Areas along and south of Highway 50 will need to watch for a few showers. A washout is not expected, but passing light showers will be possible through the midday and early afternoon hours. Rainfall totals will be light with less than 0.25” expected. THE REST OF THE WEEK High pressure will help us see more sunshine for the middle of the week! Sunshine will increase through the day with highs in the lower 60s.

FULTON - The Fulton Police Department says they have reason to believe missing woman Tori Taylor is still alive, despite no promising leads. Fulton Police say they have received multiple tips regarding her disappearance, which has caused the belief that she is still alive. Fulton Chief Steve Myers did not go into detail about the leads.  According to a news release, 25-year-old Taylor was last seen on April 20 in Montgomery County. Officials said she borrowed a car from a friend in Fulton on April 21 and said she would return it the next day, but has not. She has not contacted family or fr...

According to CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark, the district works hand and hand with Cooperative Strategies, a company that specializes in redistricting. Right now, the focus is on Parkade Elementary. The vote has been postponed two times due to the pandemic.  "Tonight’s vote is only about Phase 1 – provided relief for Parkade Elementary School which is overcapacity. The change to Parkade’s attendance area would go into effect this coming school year," Baumstark said. "The overcapacity that you're seeing at Parkade Elementary School affects between 80 and 100 families and...