Audrain County family’s U-Haul stolen during their move across the country
A former Audrain County family was left devastated over the weekend after their belongings were stolen out of a U-Haul on their move across the country.
Jamie and Eugene Bruce lived in Mexico, Missouri, for almost 10 years before they set off for Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 15 to be closer to family.
The family stayed the night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and found the U-Haul gone when they woke up.
“Our life was in there,” Eugene Bruce said.
Daniel Boone Regional Library board approves union contract at special meeting
The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees approved a labor agreement for its union employees on Tuesday.
Talks between the library’s leadership and workers have been ongoing for 14 months. Administration reached a tentative contract with the union on Nov. 30, but last week the board of trustees voted to add an amendment to the labor contract, which members of its union, DBRL Workers United, say left them feeling blindsided.
“It’s been a roller coaster ride and we are so relieved to have reached this point,” said Wendy Rigby, President of DBRL Workers United. “To be able to see our members thrive now and have the insurance and the wages that they deserve.”
Missouri Supreme Court strikes down law against homelessness, COVID vaccine mandates
The Missouri Supreme Court struck down a law that threatened homeless people with jail time for sleeping on state land.
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Judges ruled unanimously to toss the law for violating a section of the Missouri Constitution that prohibits legislation from containing multiple unrelated subjects.
The judges’ ruling means people will no longer face up to 15 days in jail and a $500 fine after an initial warning for sleeping on state land without permission.
Missouri native Ruby Leigh finishes second in ‘The Voice’ Season 24
Foley, Missouri native Ruby Leigh competed on Reba McEntire’s team in the 24th season of “The Voice,” which concluded with its two-day finale Monday and Tuesday.
The 16-year-old singer placed second after performing “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley and “Desperado” by the Eagles for the finale.
Ahead of the winner’s announcement, Leigh thanked McEntire for her support throughout the season.
“I already feel like a winner,” Leigh said.
Columbia to add 7 miles of trail, playground at Gans Creek
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a project that will add 7 miles of bikeable trail around the Gans Creek recreation area. The development, proposed by Columbia Parks and Recreation, also includes the construction of two metal shelters and a playground designed for ages 5 to 12.
Council members heard dozens of residents’ support and concerns for the first two hours of Monday’s meeting.
Gabe Huffington, the director of Parks and Recreation, said he expects the project to be fully complete by October 2024.