Sydney Waldron

1 day ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sydney Waldron |Anna Colletto

The Trump administration's slowing of visa processing for temporary workers is creating challenges for local businesses reliant on foreign labor to meet staffing demands. H-2B visas allow foreign workers to temporarily work for American businesses in seasonal roles, allowing companies access to labor that can't be found domestically. These visas are released in batches by the Department of Homeland Security, but the Trump administration has slowed this process in an attempt to curb immigration.

4 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sydney Waldron |Anna Colletto

By Sydney Waldron,Anna Colletto Boone County and Columbia were hit with severe weather Easter Sunday, with flood risks continuing through the evening. The area was placed on a tornado warning until 5:45 p.m. Boone County remains under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. and a flood watch until 1 a.m., with severe thunderstorms continuing in mid-Missouri through the evening.

4 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sydney Waldron |Anna Colletto

Boone County is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, with flood warnings and hazardous weather expected to continue through the evening. The National Weather Service issued the tornado watch at noon Sunday for 44 Missouri counties, as severe weather is expected across central Missouri and parts of Illinois. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon and evening, with the possibility of large hail and damaging winds.

2 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sydney Waldron |Anna Colletto

Federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are affecting Missouri as $255 million in funds for statewide health projects were terminated, having a direct effect on jobs at the Missouri Immunization Coalition. The Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services was informed of the termination March 24, said Lisa Cox, the department communications officer.

2 weeks ago | columbiamissourian.com | Sydney Waldron |Anna Colletto

Federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are affecting Missouri as $255 million in funds for statewide health projects were terminated, having a direct effect on jobs at the Missouri Immunization Coalition. The Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services was informed of the termination March 24, said Lisa Cox, the department communications officer.