Laura Wax

Laura Wax

MoDOT Route 5 and 40 intersection changes now bundled with 2 other projects

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A project to improve the intersection at Missouri Route 5 and U.S. Route 40 will now bundle with two other nearby projects, in an effort to secure the best value and product for taxpayers. The intersection improvements, a bridge rehabilitation on Route 5 over Sulphur Creek and a project to resurface Routes 124, BB & CC in Boone and Howard counties are scheduled to go out for contractor bids in October 2025.

Oswald named to Missouri Babe Ruth Hall of Fame

After compiling over 200 wins along with four league champions in the Cal Ripken Division, six league championships in the Junior/Senior Division and one state championship in 1999 as an All-Star coach, Boonville native Randy Oswald said he was surprised by the announcement that he was selected to the Missouri Babe Ruth Hall of Fame Thursday during opening ceremonies at the Cal Ripken 9 and 12-year-old State Tournament at the COCOBA Ball Field at Harley Park.

Missouri weekly gas price update

July 14, - Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 3.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 3.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.676 per gallon.

Lovich, Horn selected in 2025 MLB Draft

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball infielder Jackson Lovich (16th round, 494th overall, New York Yankees) and right-handed pitcher Sam Horn (17th round, 525th overall, Los Angeles Dodgers) have been selected… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri

July 14 – 20, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area July 14 – 20, 2025. Weather conditions… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close