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Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Claire Walker, a 19-year-old University of Missouri agribusiness major from Chillicothe, was declared the Missouri State Fair Queen, earning a $2,000 scholarship and the role of agricultural ambassador.  KOMU 8
  • Missouri Task Force 1 is returning to Boone County after aiding in relief efforts for Tropical Storm Debby in North Carolina.  KOMU 8

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Tristen Crawford was killed in a car accident on Paris Road, highlighting the need for pedestrian crossings in the area.  Columbia Missourian

CRIME NEWS

  • El Salvadoran truck driver Walter Montejo pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges following a fatal crash on Columbia's I-70, claiming confusion over his suspended license.  KWOS

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has recalled cannabis products from C&C Manufacturing for safety concerns due to improper track-and-trace compliance.  KOMU 8
  • Columbia's Truman VA Hospital conducted an active threat drill with police and fire agencies to improve emergency response preparedness and familiarize with the hospital layout.  KRCG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Kitten Yoga Experience at Hexagon Alley

    Experience the joy of practicing yoga alongside playful kittens, benefiting both your relaxation and the socialization of adoptable cats.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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