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Seth Brinegar appeared in court today with a stand-in defense attorney. This pretrial hearing is in connection to a 2024 February murder.

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A Boone County judge has delayed the trial for Seth Brinegar, the man accused in a deadly gas station shooting. The trial is now set for December 9. Prosecutors say the medical examiner in the case has moved out of state. #CoMo

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“We’re going to continue to be on the air … and serve Central Missouri as best as we possibly can.”
— KMOS General Manager Josh Tomlinson on how the station is responding to federal funding cuts.

photo courtesy of Tomlinson
📺 #MidMo #PublicMedia

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“We’re gonna have to really look at some of the third-party programming … and see if we’re still going to have the funds.”
— KMOS GM Josh Tomlinson on the tough decisions ahead after federal funding was pulled.
#PublicMedia #MidMoNews

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A diverse crowd — therapists, teachers, survivors, students — all under one roof for suicide prevention.
Missouri’s growing movement is about connection, data, and hope. #MoSPC2025 #988Lifeline #EndTheStigma

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🧠 Missouri’s Suicide Prevention Conference drew 1,000+ people Thursday — from mental health professionals to teens and LGBTQ+ advocates.
Resources like these show how prevention efforts are getting more targeted and inclusive. #SuicidePrevention #MoSPC2025

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Jason West, with Columbia Utilities, told me in an interview recent rain + summer yard work caused the pile-up at Capen Park.
“Grinding started early — and if all goes well, it’ll reopen by tomorrow evening.”
♻️ The mulch gets reused across the city, including at the landfill.

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📍Capen Park’s yard waste site is temporarily closed after reaching capacity — but grinding started ahead of schedule.
Crews are working fast, and the site could reopen as early as Wednesday evening.
📸 Signs now direct the public to another free drop-off site in town, Parkside.

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📍West Ash Street was the launch site for a neighborhood cleanup led by residents.
🚮 It’s part of Columbia’s Love Your Block initiative, which offers mini-grants and support to help neighbors help themselves.

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🧹 Columbia’s Love Your Block program brought West Ash neighbors together Thursday to clean up litter — and build community.
💬 “A lot of it is about bringing trust back to local government.”
🌿 A community compost bin is also in the works.

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With United Airlines arriving in September, COU is planning a kitchen upgrade to better serve travelers—especially those checking bags or waiting pre-security.
👀 A food locker system is in the works.

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🍽️✈️ Columbia Regional Airport may be getting a terminal kitchen—its first spot for hot meals. But first, TSA needs to weigh in.
📍Currently, only snacks and cold drinks are available post-security.

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Hoops and heritage🏀
Kids hit the court at the ARC for a 3-on-3 tournament celebrating Juneteenth — hosted by Fifth Street Christian Church. #Juneteenth #ColumbiaMO

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Did you know?
Harmful algal blooms form when warm temps and runoff feed algae in still water.
That’s why we’re seeing more blooms in Missouri lakes right now. Stay alert!

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Toxic algae is popping up in Missouri lakes — including spots like Quail Lake in Jefferson City. What you need to know before getting in the water:

#AlgalBlooms

#MoStateParks #AlgaeAlert

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No slogans. Just a reminder.
“We the people. No kings in America.”
Spotted at today’s protest in Jefferson City.

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Organizers lead protestors through speeches, chants, and songs—sending a clear message from Missouri’s Capitol: “No Kings.”

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“Missouri is home to the most important university research reactor for fighting cancer, and through this funding and NextGen MURR, we will continue to positively impact lives for generations,”
Matt Sanford, Executive Director of the MU Research Reactor said.

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📍Inside the Capitol: Lawmakers just passed a $235M funding package— supporting education, housing, and emergency recovery across Missouri.
$50M goes to MU’s Research Reactor (MURR). The Bill now heads to the House.
#JeffCity #SB1

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Meet Victor-- the British bulldog who stole the show at today's ceremony. Churchill was often compared to a bulldog back in the day which makes Victor's attendance all-the-more wholesome!