Police and troopers were investigating a suspicious package in Holts Summit on Friday afternoon. ABC 17 reports that police found a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop, …
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Gov. Parson forced to land in Columbia after plane problem
Governor Mike Parson is safe after a problem with the his plane caused the pilot to turn around mid-trip. Reports say an issue with a required system …
Read More »FEMA Disaster Recover Center will open in Cole County
A FEMA disaster recovery center is opening in Cole County to provide one-on-one assistance to those who were affected by the recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes. …
Read More »NFL won’t suspend Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill in case involving son
(AP) – The NFL will not suspend Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill under its personal conduct policy in a domestic violence case involving his 3-year-old son. The …
Read More »Columbia man accused of sexual abuse, kidnapping
A Columbia man is accused of sneaking into an apartment and sexually abusing a victim. Spencer Jordan, 62, was booked into Boone County Jail early Friday. Police …
Read More »University of Missouri officials appeal NCAA punishments
The University of Missouri has made its case to the NCAA. School officials spoke to an appeals committee in Indianapolis on Thursday. Mizzou is looking at a …
Read More »Cooling centers open in Missouri as temperatures rise
(AP) — Cooling centers are opening around Missouri as high temperatures and humidity create dangerous conditions. The Springfield News-Leader reports that some public swimming pools are extending hours in …
Read More »JC Air Force vet recalls “magnificent” achievement of Apollo landing
One former Jefferson City Air Force officer remembers the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago well. Retired Major Bill Stine was heavily involved in the military space …
Read More »High temperatures dangerous for dogs
This hot weather could leave your dog really suffering from the heat. Dr. Jill Brady says an overheated dog needs help. “It’s better to cool them down …
Read More »FEMA agrees to consider disaster aid for more counties
FEMA is looking at Missouri’s request to make more counties eligible for disaster aid. President Trump’s declaration this month opened the door for people in Boone, Cole, …
Read More »$100K bond for trucker in deadly Indiana crash
(AP) A judge has set a $100,000 bond for a Missouri truck driver facing felony charges for a highway construction zone crash in Indianapolis that killed a …
Read More »Trump disavows ‘send her back’ cry, Omar stands defiant
(AP) – President Donald Trump has chided his supporters who chanted “send her back” when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining widespread criticism of …
Read More »American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
(AP) — A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said. The incident …
Read More »Wayne and Susan Kreklow retire from Mizzou volleyball
The coaches that helped lift Mizzou Volleyball to new national heights, and brought two NAIA national championships to Columbia College, have retired. Wayne and Susan Kreklow announced …
Read More »Missouri audit cites Parson for travel to shows, sports game
(AP) – Missouri’s Democratic state auditor says Republican Gov. Mike Parson was reimbursed for unnecessary travel when he previously served as lieutenant governor. Auditor Nicole Galloway on …
Read More »Emergency landing ends safely at Columbia airport
There was an emergency landing at Columbia Regional Airport. A city of Columbia spokesman says an American Airlines flight coming here from Chicago reported the smell of …
Read More »(AUDIO) MoDot on I-70 Rocheport bridge meetings
MoDot is planning on months of major rehab work on the Interstate 70 bridge at Rocheport, starting in the spring of 2020. Project manager Melissa Wilbers says …
Read More »Trump complains at rally about 4 congresswomen
(AP) – President Donald Trump is going after four freshman Democratic lawmakers one by one after previously tweeting that they should “go back” to their home countries …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Clerk on new voting machines
The Boone County Commission voted Tuesday to spend $825,000 on new voting machines. You will probably first see them during the March 2020 presidential primary. Clerk Brianna …
Read More »Glascock on board with community policing plan
The last permanent Columbia city manager, Mike Matthes, resigned while facing criticism about how he was putting in a new community policing plan. The next city manager, …
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