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Boone HealthBoone Health has picked a buyer after a search of nearly a year and a half, but hasn't said whoThe Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees has chosen a buyer, but you won't hear who until Thursday. Commissioners pressed hospital officials Tuesday on why the search stayed mostly confidential. "There'll be a decent amount of people who feel that they should have a voice in this process, in this decision as well," Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said.Today’s editionRead Boone HealthBoone County is weighing a $36 million sale of Boone Hospital property to an unnamed buyerIf you follow Boone Hospital, today's Boone County Commission meeting matters. Documents previewing the meeting show commissioners are considering selling hospital property for $36 million to "Organization B." The Missourian says the resolution gets a first reading Tuesday, with a vote expected Thursday.Tuesday’s editionRead MizzouMizzou has asked the SEC for a formal review of the officiating in its loss to TexasStill stewing over Saturday? Mizzou Athletics announced Monday that it has asked the SEC for a formal review of the officiating in the 34-20 loss to Texas. The focus is one third-quarter drive that ended in a game-tying Texas touchdown. It included a pass interference call the TV broadcast deemed questionable and an incomplete pass by Arch Manning that was overturned and ruled a fumble.Tuesday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballTexas outscores Mizzou 14-0 in the fourth quarter to win 34-20 at Faurot FieldIf you missed it, No. 18 Missouri lost 34-20 to No. 7 Texas on Saturday at Faurot Field, in the programs' first SEC meeting. The game was tied at 20 entering the fourth quarter. Then Texas took over.Monday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballDrinkwitz says a disputed fumble ruling didn't decide Mizzou's loss to TexasSeveral calls had fans upset after Saturday's game, and one stood out. With Mizzou leading 20-13 in the third quarter, an Arch Manning pass was ruled a fumble, good for an 18-yard gain for Texas on third-and-10. Three plays later, Manning hit Jermaine Bishop for a 25-yard touchdown to tie it.Monday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballTexas rallies past Mizzou 34-20 after a disputed replay call in ColumbiaTexas rallied past Missouri 34-20 on Saturday in Columbia. The Longhorns (7-2, 4-2 SEC) were tied 20-20 after three quarters, then scored 14 unanswered in the fourth. Arch Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead pass to Raleek Brown with 5:03 left. The Tigers fall to 6-3.Sunday’s editionRead

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  • School bondColumbia Public Schools could put a $260 million bond before voters in April 2027, followed by a $110 million issue in 2033, under a plan a finance committee recommended.

    Columbia Public Schools could put a $260 million bond before voters in April 2027, followed by a $110 million issue in 2033, under a plan a finance committee recommended. The district's facilities plan lists about $485 million in needs over the next decade. The district also launched a public dashboard on facilities needs across its buildings.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KXEO, Columbia Missourian

  • Fairview RoadSouth Fairview Road will close north of Chapel Hill Road on Nov.

    South Fairview Road will close north of Chapel Hill Road on Nov. 30, and the roundabout there should be done by March 2027. The city pushed the closure back about two weeks. Phases 3 through 5 of the project need that stretch closed.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, ABC17NEWS

  • Providence bridgeThe Improve I-70 program director says the Providence Road bridge over I-70 is a few weeks from reopening.

    The Improve I-70 program director says the Providence Road bridge over I-70 is a few weeks from reopening. The road has been closed since the end of May.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KWOS

  • Mizzou footballMizzou fell from No. 18 to No. 22 in the second College Football Playoff rankings after its 34-20 loss to Texas.

    Mizzou fell from No. 18 to No. 22 in the second College Football Playoff rankings after its 34-20 loss to Texas. The Tigers play at No. 1 Georgia on Saturday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KCTV

  • Mizzou soccerMizzou soccer named Stanford associate head coach Paul Hart its third head coach in program history.

    Mizzou soccer named Stanford associate head coach Paul Hart its third head coach in program history. Hart, a London native, will join Mizzou on a five-year contract and will stay with Stanford through the NCAA Tournament.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KRCG, KOMU 8

  • I-70 wideningThe state selected the Millstone Weber Team as the apparent best-value contractor for the next Improve I-70 project, from Kingdom City to Warrenton.

    The state selected the Millstone Weber Team as the apparent best-value contractor for the next Improve I-70 project, from Kingdom City to Warrenton. Negotiations to finalize the contract are in progress.

    Around Missouri · Today’s editionSource: Warren County Record

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  1. ABC17NEWS1 hour ago

    Veterans Day ceremonies and closures planned across mid-Missouri

    COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There will be several closures in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday and events around Mid-Missouri. City offices in Jefferson City and Columbia will be closed. The City of Columbia’s public transit system and Columbia/Boone Public Health and Human Services will not operate Wednesday. City administrative offices for the police and fire

  2. The Mexico Ledger2 hours ago

    Stevenson becomes first Mexico cross country state medalist since 2017

    Seth Stevenson had plenty of reasons to smile on Friday. The Mexico sophomore returned to state at Gans Creek in Columbia and finished 20th in the Class 3 boys race to earn his first career …

  3. KTTN2 hours ago

    Columbia teen charged with unlawful machine gun conversion device

  4. Columbia Daily Tribune3 hours ago

    Columbia comfort clinic aims to ease vaccine anxiety

    A Columbia comfort clinic will offer flu, COVID-19 and other vaccines with sensory-friendly support for ages 6 months and older.

  5. KCUR3 hours ago

    Link's last shift: Therapy dog at MU Children's Hospital retires after 8 years on the job

    Link is a golden retriever who has worked as a therapy dog at MU Children's Hospital in Columbia, bringing comfort to young patients. Now that he's transitioning into civilian life, Link will live full-time with his MU Health coworker.

  6. Jefferson City News Tribune3 hours ago

    Decades in National Guard create ‘unwritten bonds’ between Melchert, veterans

    For many U.S. military veterans, coming back to the civilian world can be just as difficult as navigating an active combat zone.

  7. ABC17NEWS3 hours ago

    Truck crashes on Creasy Springs Road in Columbia

    COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A truck was seen lying on its top off the side of a Columbia road early Wednesday morning. Deputy Ryals with the Boone County Sheriff's Office told ABC 17 News at the scene that the crash involved one vehicle. A Boone County Joint Communications alert sent just after 3:15 a.m. stated that

  8. ABC17NEWS3 hours ago

    Tracking a cold front that makes us chilly the rest of the week

    TODAY: Wednesday is a warm start, with mostly clear skies. South winds around 5 mph have temperatures in the 40s for most through sunrise. Winds remain southerly through about 9 a.m. before a cold front gradually turns winds northwesterly. By the afternoon, northwest winds are sustained around 10-15 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph at times.

  9. Columbia Daily Tribune4 hours ago

    Missouri football needs to be more committed to running the football

    When Mizzou's run game struggles, the Tigers tend to lose. Fixing that issue might be as simple as recommitting to running it for four quarters.

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Daily Columbiato me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Boone County votes Thursday on the Boone Health sale

Plus, Columbia schools weigh a $260 million bond and Mizzou slips to No. 22.

The TLDR

  1. Boone County commissioners vote Thursday on the Boone Health sale
  2. Boone Health picked a buyer but hasn't named it yet
  3. Columbia schools weigh a $260 million bond for April 2027
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