Feds: Columbia plant would have little environmental impact
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says a proposed medical radioactive isotope plant in Columbia would have little environmental impact. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the plant, which would be operated by Northwest Medical Isotopes, would partner with the University of Missouri Research Reactor. They would produce an element known as Molybdenum-99…
SIU: $1M gift to fund renovation of campus lake facilities
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University Carbondale says a $1 million donation will be used to renovate and expand the boat house and pavilion on campus lake. SIU Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell says the donation by 1955 graduate Ralph Becker will revitalize a “beloved and significant” campus landmark. Becker earned a degree in speech…
Two victims found shot on South Kingshighway
( KTRS ) Authorities are investigating after two victims were found shot just after midnight this morning. Police found the victims in the 3100 block of South Kingshighway, but have not said where the shooting actually took place. Both victims were found conscious and breathing. No further details have been released.
Missouri to consider ending business tax slammed by Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri lawmaker says President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to slash corporate income taxes could create momentum to eliminate those taxes completely in the state. Republican state Sen. Will Kraus is proposing phasing out Missouri’s 6.25 percent corporate income tax by 2019. Kraus told The Associated Press that the goal is…
Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run
( KTRS ) Investigators are searching for the suspect in a fatal hit and run. Police say the incident took place early Sunday morning around 12:30 am near the intersection of Jefferson and Chouteau Ave. The 38 yr old male victim was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. At this time…
1 injured in accidental shooting in Sunset Hills Home Depot
SUNSET HILLS, Mo. (AP) – Police say a gun accidentally discharged in a suburban St. Louis Home Depot restroom, injuring an employee. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (http://j.mp/2gB92Dl) the weapon discharged Sunday in a restroom at a Home Depot in Sunset Hills. Police say the employee was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.…
Enrollment dip reverses trend in University of Missouri system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Enrollment in the four-campus University of Missouri system increased 19 percent over a decade before losing ground after protests at the Columbia campus and a drop in high school graduates in the state. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that enrollment across the system increased from 48,434 in fall 2005 to 57,785…