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Changes on tap for city water
By SARA SEMELKA of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia Water and Light Department plans to treat the city’s drinking water with ammonia after new test results shed light on the formation of a carcinogenic by-product of the current disinfection process.

Perry Chevrolet to change hands
By JORDAN RAUBOLT of the Tribune’s staff
Another Columbia car dealership is getting a new owner. Perry Chevrolet Inc. owner Justin Perry is selling his majority interest in the dealership at 1 Business Loop 70 to co-owner Robert McCosh.

New questions raised in search for police chief
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
The fact that no local candidates were named as finalists for Columbia’s open police chief position was coincidental, City Manager Bill Watkins said, although one candidate said he was told he was not considered because of his history with the Columbia Police Department.

Hulshof, Steelman eye Senate
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Kenny Hulshof just stepped down from his congressional office but is already considering whether a return to Capitol Hill is possible.

Single dad jumps into school race
By JONATHON BRADEN of the Tribune’s staff
A high school dropout turned college grad, Adam Sorg said his struggles in life will help him serve Columbia Public Schools and represent the regular person.

Signals crossed in TV test
By JUSTIN WILLETT Tribune business editor
Mid-Missourians who subscribe to a cable or satellite television service have repeatedly been told they will be ready for the Feb. 17 transition to digital broadcasting.

East Columbia commercial development tabled again
By SARA SEMELKA of the Tribune’s staff
The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission last night tabled a request for a rezoning on the city’s east side that would allow a potential 750,000 square feet of commercial space, more than 1,300 residential units and nearly 3,000 parking spaces.

Teen involved in wreck was drunk, police say
A Warrensburg teenager was arrested early today after allegedly driving while intoxicated and causing a two-vehicle collision in south Columbia that sent two people to the hospital.

Five women arrested in prostitution sting
Columbia police conducted a sting operation yesterday to crack down on prostitution and arrested five women, including one who allegedly brought her kids to the local motel where the sting took place.