Boone County’s recycling drop-off program has been suspended indefinitely due to the unexpected loss of the City of Columbia Material Recovery Facility. The closure affects both the city and Boone County, leaving them without an alternative recycling processor.
The county will be exploring other options to resume the service while a new facility is under construction. However, officials caution that there are no assurances that a suitable alternative will be found.
Senator Eric Schmitt announced on November 5-6, 2025 that FEMA is allocating millions in aid to support St. Louis’ recovery from May’s storms.
Rep. Mark Alford used his official social media accounts on November 5-6, 2025 to criticize Democratic lawmakers regarding a federal government shutdown and its effects on Missouri’s rural hospitals and healthcare policy.
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford posted a series of tweets on November 5, 2025 criticizing Senate Democrats for extending what he called the longest government shutdown and expressing support for U.S. efforts to address violence against Christians in Nigeria.
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