Despite the decline of regional malls across Missouri, Columbia Mall is holding steady. More than half of the malls open in the state back in 1985 have since closed, but Columbia Mall Manager Rusty Strodtman, says his mall is doing just fine. The mall turns 40 this...
(Columbia, MO) — Some of Missouri’s craft brewers may be making some business model adjustments due to basic economics. Sherry Wohlgemuth of the Missouri Brewers Guild says a combination of factors have presented some challenges for brewers across the...
Columbia leaders walked downtown over the weekend to see the community’s reaction after a deadly shooting, with Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson noting extra police presence has had an impact. “We convened and met and walked around downtown with some of the...
Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey said that it’s time to treat downtown Columbia like New York’s Times Square—after a shooting last weekend claimed the life of a 21-year-old nursing student. “They have a huge police presence there because they want tourists to be able...
University of Missouri and local law enforcement leaders have announced a series of immediate steps to address rising public safety concerns in downtown Columbia. The plan includes increased foot patrols by Columbia Police and Mizzou Police during peak weekend hours....
