Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Columbia.
The Walmart at 3001 West Broadway is closed indefinitely after city crews and restoration experts began repairs Monday at 2 p.m. — a spokesperson said they are working to resolve the issue with no reopening date announced.
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education delayed its vote on a new bullying policy after discussing revisions that add cyberbullying details and require substitute teachers + contractors to report incidents.
The board will revisit the policy on Oct. 21.
The Columbia School Board delayed voting on its revised bully policy Monday and will address it on Oct.
21. The updated policy expands who must report bullying and removes hazing references — board members also reviewed special education data showing increased graduation rates.
City officials announced that maintenance on the Keys to the City sculpture outside City Hall will cost $113,011.
Crews will install safety fencing Tuesday, remove glass on Wednesday, and start rust and paint work Thursday; glass will be reinstalled in early November and new lighting installed by early 2027.
City Public Works crews begin phase two of roundabout construction at South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads Wednesday, with lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work removes the south curb and concrete island and is expected to finish by Nov.
14 — weather permitting.
Mid-Missouri health experts urged residents to know the signs of breast cancer during Awareness Month.
They stressed that regular mammograms starting at 40 plus early detection can improve survival rates, especially for those with a family history.
The Health Department will continue its WIC contract for the upcoming fiscal year to provide eligible women, infants and children with supplemental nutrition services; residents can visit the West Worley Street office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information.
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