The recent runway issues at Columbia Regional Airport have apparently not scared off American and United Airlines. American confirms it will start running four daily flights from …
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Senators criticize agency behind Missouri River flood control
(AP) Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say flood control and protecting human life are their top priorities anytime flooding is imminent along the Missouri …
Read More »Natural gas pipeline operational again near Mexico
Natural gas is flowing again along the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline in the Mexico area. The company that runs the pipeline said on Wednesday it returned to service …
Read More »Missouri unemployment up slightly, still below nat’l average
Missouri unemployment ticked up slightly last month. It went from 3.2 percent in February, to 3.3 percent in March. But that’s below the national unemployment rate (3.8 …
Read More »North Korea test-fires a new tactical guided weapon
(AP) – North Korea announced that it has test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon. The Korean Central News Agency says Chairman Kim Jong Un observed …
Read More »Bid to reduce penalties for pot possession fails in Missouri
(AP) – An attempt to abolish jail time for possessing small amounts of marijuana has failed in the Missouri House. Missouri law currently makes possession of 35 …
Read More »Bill to change handling of college rape cases stalls
(Missourinet) The Missouri Senate spent roughly six hours last night debating a controversial bill that would significantly change the way Missouri’s colleges and universities handle sexual assault …
Read More »Aurora Organic Dairy celebrates grand opening
Aurora Organic Dairy celebrated the grand opening on Wednesday of its Columbia facility at Route B and Waco Road. The Colorado-based company plans to ship organic milk …
Read More »Woman “obsessed” with Columbine school attacks found dead
(AP) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says that he and all of the state’s parents are “hugging their children a little tighter” after a young Florida woman …
Read More »Former Peruvian president facing corruption probe found dead
(AP) – Doctors say former Peruvian President Alan García died from a “massive cerebral hemorrhage from a gunshot and cardiorespiratory arrest.” A statement released by the José …
Read More »Prosecutors plan to release Robert Kraft massage videos
(AP) – Prosecutors intend to release undercover video of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, but …
Read More »Suspicious man arrested for trespassing at Columbia School
Kelvin Joe is under arrest this time after his car was spotted Tuesday morning at West Middle School in Columbia. He had been cited for trespassing last …
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Read More »Lawmakers give initial approval to block Grain Belt Express
A potential hit to the Grain Belt Express. Lawmakers in the Missouri House gave initial approval to legislation Tuesday afternoon that would block the proposed Grain Belt …
Read More »Jeff City fire under investigation
An investigation is underway into a structure fire Tuesday night in Jefferson City. It happened on Cherry Street and took crews about two hours to put out. …
Read More »Columbia Public Library re-opens after bomb threat
Columbia Police have not yet named the person behind a bomb threat that caused an evacuation at Columbia Public Library Tuesday morning. Police say the library was …
Read More »Patrol chase ends on I-70 west of Columbia
Spike strips are needed to end a patrol chase on I-70 west of Columbia Tuesday afternoon. ABC17 News reports a man is in custody as a result …
Read More »Controversy brews ahead of redacted Mueller report’s release
(AP) – A redacted version of the special counsel’s report on Russian election interference and the Trump campaign is stirring controversy even before its release. Democrats say …
Read More »Blasting operations start on Highway 124 bridge
Blasting operations were set to start Wednesday on Highway 124 just off Highway 63 on the way to Harrisburg. It’s at Grindstone Creek north of Columbia and …
Read More »Single-car crash shuts down I-70 Westbound in Callaway County
One person is dead and another is injured after a single-car crash on I-70 Westbound in Callaway County Tuesday afternoon. The highway was shut down for several …
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