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It began as a tip from a bank president—the news that government-sponsored mortgage agencies Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae had placed the Columbia metropolitan area on its list...

When it comes to growth and development issues, the Columbia City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission are stumbling around in the dark. They have failed to...

The following is a personal topic inspired by a 25-year anniversary: It was a dream come true for me on Feb. 23, 1983, when my tiny radio station...

There isn’t a municipality anywhere that wasn’t shocked by the shooting rampage a fortnight ago just a few hours’ drive from here in peaceful little old Kirkwood, Mo....

In an earlier article I discussed the neighborhood considerations for abandoning the idea of upgrading the east-side Highway WW to an arterial road. I suggested an organizing principle...

I never met Hirst Mendenhall, but I understand he was an impressive person, based on what he accomplished here. Mendenhall, who died Jan. 27, set foot in Columbia...

With several bond and tax proposals on the local election ballot, and the potential for a defeat or two, April 7 could turn into Black Tuesday for local...

It is obvious in the selection of East Columbia EIS (Environmental Impact Study) of major street alternatives that no consideration was given to the development of viable neighborhoods....

Where would sick people go if Missouri hospitals shut down for four months? What would happen if Missouri trucking companies stopped hauling goods for 120 days? How would...

What marvelous timing! After a few weeks of work came this bulletin: The Columbia-area crime task force, involving several police agencies, has been disbanded. This effort from the...