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A Columbia man is now facing his fourth domestic violence charge in as many years, each involving the same victim.Court records show 22-year-old Kaine G.

As many of us sit in air-conditioned offices and homes, it’s easy to forget that some workers have no choice but to work outside in the elements, whether it be rain, snow or severely hot temperatures. In 2015, 280 construction workers fell ill due to heat, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between the hot temperatures and extra layers of protective clothing, it’s important construction workers and their bosses are aware of heat safety.

The Boone County Commission approved a $825,558 contract for new voting machines Tuesday morning.Commissioners chose machines made by Omaha, Nebraska-

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With the ever-increasing focus on safety in the construction industry, it is important to consider safety from a broad perspective. A recent set of studies by Dodge Data & Analytics, published in the Contractor Use of Safety Best Practices SmartMarket Brief, revealed several ways for contractors to better address safety, both on their projects and within their companies. Details here.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming human interactions in nearly every aspect of life, from how business is conducted to how people access healthcare to how news is delivered and consumed.

The Next Big Thing in Influencer Marketing? Your Real Customers.

Some Missouri school children could get an extra week out of school in August next year.

Electric meters, poles, and lines keep our electric system running smoothly, but they are often overlooked and even abused. Safe Electricity urges everyone to stay away from and be respectful of utility equipment in order to keep electrical systems running safely and reliably. Don’t tamper with your electric meter for any reason. Tampering with your …

Before Jack Higgins walked across the stage at his high school graduation, his principal made a special request: for the crowd to keep silent, as Jack has autism and is sensitive to loud noises. “It was the most moving moment of my life,” his dad says.

Andrew Slater’s “Echo in the Canyon” is a documentary with a very specific question to tackle: how did American rock music evolve from

JEFFERSON CITY — Older Missouri residents soon will be able to get out of jury duty, if they so choose.Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Mike

"Don't be scared to try," said Calder Hodge, who was brought to tears by the honor. "You can do anything you set your mind to."

John Mayer and Diplo just did the #bottlecapchallenge... So, we stole Big Al's bottle of whiskey and we're kicking the cap off!
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Interim Chief Jones says the facilities allow officers to remain in neighborhoods.

This Sunday, July 7
Revelation 2:12-29
Integrity
By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
In the 1930âs a spark ignited a cloud of natural gas in the basement of a Texas school. The resulting blast tragically killed 293 people, most of them children. The explosion happened because the local school board wanted to cut heating costs. They secretly bled natural gas from a neighboring oil companyâs pipeline, and somewhere in the process of doing so, a significant leak occurred. As a result of…

Columbia Fire Chief Randy White will retire Oct. 4 after a 21-year career with the department, the city stated in a news release issued Wednesday.White

Dear friend
We are so excited to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow. Our offices will be closed and the men and women we serve will be off with their friends and family celebrating the birth of our nation.
Thanks to you, they will also be celebrating their own independence.
At Woodhaven, we strive to empower the men and women we serve to live with dignity and independence in their own homes throughout the community. To see them truly accepted at their churches, greeted warmly…

The 3rd hour of TODAY spotlights Jordan Reeves, a 13-year-old born without the bottom half of her left arm. She and her mother, Jen Lee, teamed up to start the Born Just Right Foundation and co-write a book to help other kids with disabilities.

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Douglas Ronald Mooney, 46, of Columbia passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 while attending his son’s baseball tournament in Wichita, KS.
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Quality measures are being utilized for many purposes including reimbursement, penalties, accountability outcomes and cost reduction.

This is "Aerials of Downtown Columbia Missouri" by James Smith on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Klein Tools offers two new screwdrivers designed for your pocket. The Pocket 4-in-1 Electronics Screwdriver (32614) and the Pocket 3-in-1 HVAC Screwdriver (3...

Your home's heating and cooling systems help keep you comfortable during the oppressive heat and the bitter cold, and they must be properly maintained in order to do so.