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Engine 1601 was put into service Monday at Station 16 with a 750-gallon capacity and a 1,250-gallon-per-minute pump (funded by the No Tax Increase Bond approved by voters) to honor the Turner family.

It also took part in UM's Homecoming parade on Oct. 3.

KOMU 8 News Today welcomes Patrick Herion as its new meteorologist, with his debut forecast airing today at 6 a.m. He joined the station after previously working at LEX 18 and beginning his career at KOMU 8 in 2021.

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management has provided reunification kits to Centralia and Southern Boone County school districts for use during evacuations and to support northern schools.

Trainings on reunification have been held over the past three years—Director Chris Kelley said the kits help ensure student safety in emergencies.

Mizzou football freshman DJ Jones received a heart transplant on Wed, Oct.

7 after a heart issue was found during spring intake — his surgery went well and he is recovering at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

Columbia now offers an online community survey for residents to share feedback on city services and quality of life (those who did not receive a mailed survey can still participate).

ETC Institute will analyze responses and later share findings with City Council at an upcoming public work session.

University of Missouri Health Care is hosting a vaccination clinic at the Columbia Farmers Market tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to noon on W.

Ash St, offering flu shots for ages (6 months+), COVID-19 shots for ages (12+), and a high-dose option for seniors.

Equipment Share broke ground Thursday on expanding its headquarters with a new 70,000 sqft, two-story facility designed for 300 team members, including an executive business center, meeting spaces, and a cafeteria (bringing the total campus to 170,000 sqft).

Construction will finish mid-2028.

Columbia’s Office of Violence Prevention is working with Columbia Public Schools to boost violence intervention in schools through mediation, counseling plus community support for high-risk students; the plan emphasizes coordinated action to help those in need beyond school hours.