Columbia-Jefferson City, Missouri News

Tax credit market tightens funds for low-income homes
JEFFERSON CITY - The head of the state’s low-income housing agency expects fewer projects will be approved for financing in Missouri next year because financial problems have eroded the market for tax credits.
ColumbiaTribune.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Fire district secretive about meeting topic
After more than four hours of closed-door discussion, the Boone County Fire Protection District’s governing board announced it took no action in a personnel matter regarding Chief Steve Paulsell.
ColumbiaTribune.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Trash, recycling bags set for voucher system
Beginning the week of Dec. 10, the Columbia Public Works Department will implement a new voucher program to distribute black trash bags and blue recycling bags to residents.
ColumbiaTribune.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Lincoln University band has NFL gig
Lincoln University’s marching band will perform during tomorrow’s NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, according to a news release.
ColumbiaTribune.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 2:52 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Narcotics Investigations
COLUMBIA - Columbia Police Department's Narcotics Unit and Street Crimes Unit arrested three individuals after being involved in an ongoing investigation into the illegal sales of drugs and firearms Friday afternoon.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 12:22 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Some Skirt Holiday Traffic
COLUMBIA - As commercial passengers wait patiently to get to their planes, private jet owners climb in and get ready for takeoff.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 04:32 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Search for a New Leader
COLUMBIA - The search for the next chief in Columbia Public Schools has stayed relatively quiet, but now a familiar face may be interested in the job.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 01:53 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Changes to Come for Bank
COLUMBIA - First National Bank customers will see a big change come Spring.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 01:40 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Mid-Missouri Out-Performs
MID-MISSOURI - Economic developers in Columbia and other mid-Missouri cities spent the day Friday celebrating some good job numbers.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 01:35 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

One Critical After Accident
ASHLAND - Police are investigating a three-car accident that occurred at Highway 63 and Route A near Ashland Friday afternoon.
KOMU.com  –  Nov 22, 2008 01:19 AM [GMT]  –  comment?