Boone County Press Room
Boone County Children's Services Board Adopts Funding Priorities and Long-Term Funding Strategy
Summary
The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) has approved new funding priorities and a long-term funding strategy that will guide future investments through the Boone County Children's Services Fund (CSF), beginning with the 2027 Open Request for Proposal (RFP).
Boone County Commission to Consider Addition of 15-Year Sunset to Prop L Ballot Issue
Summary
On Thursday, July 9, the Boone County Commission will consider a proposal regarding the addition of a 15-year sunset to the 3/8 cent Prop L sales tax enhancement that will appear on the November 3 ballot to fund the construction of a new Boone County Jail.
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Boone County and City of Columbia Housing Study Earns National Association of Counties 2026 Achievement Award
Summary
The release and ongoing implementation of the Boone County and City of Columbia Housing Study has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Residents Reminded When to Call 911
Summary
Boone County Joint Communications is prepared for a spike in calls on the Fourth of July holiday. Residents are reminded to call 911 for emergencies only and to call the non-emergency numbers 311 or 573-442-6131 for other situations requiring law enforcement attention, such as noise caused by fireworks or fireworks being discharged in prohibited areas.
Boone County Awards Contract to Support Reentry Services for Individuals Released from Boone County Jail
Summary
Boone County has awarded a contract to in2Action to provide a Peer Navigator program designed to support justice-involved individuals being released from the Boone County Jail as they transition back into the community.
Boone County Radio Grant Program Kicks Off with First Agreements
Summary
The first cooperative agreements between Boone County and local public safety agencies for the Boone County Radio Grant Program have been signed. The Columbia Police Department, the Columbia Fire Department, the Hallsville Police Department, the Centralia Fire Department, and the Centralia Police Department are the first agencies to sign for the grant program that will provide funding assistance for the end-user equipment needed for the county's new Public Safety Radio System.
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Application Deadline Approaching for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program
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The Boone County Collector of Revenue is currently accepting applications for the Boone County Senior Real Estate Tax Relief Program. Eligible Boone County taxpayers who wish to participate in the program can apply through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Severe Weather Expected Today in Boone County
Summary
The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Boone County Office of Emergency Management continue to monitor the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms today across the region. In Boone County, storms will continue to move through into the evening hours. Possible hazards include hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and localized flooding.
Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative Hosts Creek Week
Summary
Creek Week, hosted by the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative, will take place from June 20-27, offering a full week of educational, recreational, and volunteer events that highlight the importance of protecting our local water resources. Boone County's Stormwater Management Department is leading the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed Initiative in collaboration with partners to restore and protect water resources within the Greater Bonne Femme Watershed for future generations.
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Severe Weather Expected Today in Boone County
Summary
The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Boone County Office of Emergency Management continue to monitor the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms today across the region. In Boone County, storms will continue to move through into the evening hours. Possible hazards include hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and localized flooding.