(AP) Authorities say a mass shooting in West Texas began when a man being pulled over by state troopers started shooting through the rear window of his …
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Police: Child accidentally shot in northeast Columbia
Columbia police make two arrests after a child is accidentally shot in the northeast part of town. Investigators say it happened at about 9 p.m. Friday on …
Read More »Jefferson City authorities search for missing driver in Missouri River
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says divers have found a missing vehicle in the Missouri River, but they are still looking for the driver. Dispatchers got a …
Read More »Four arrested, charged in JC burglary
Four people are now in custody over that burglary early Thursday at the Jefferson City Best Buy. Michael Coleman, 28; Keeland Johnson, 24; Micah Lazaro, 28; and …
Read More »Fulton man accused of stealing golf cart, swimming from cops
A Fulton man is accused of a criminal triathlon. Zach McReynolds allegedly stole a golf cart on Gross Place at about 1:30 a.m. and hit the owner …
Read More »Serious injuries in crash near Auxvasse
A Fulton man has serious injuries after a crash. Troopers say a car tried to pass Douglas Branson’s pickup on Route E near Auxvasse late Thursday morning. …
Read More »Florida preps for ‘absolute monster’ of a storm
(AP) – Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land over Labor Day weekend, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as the storm approaches. In …
Read More »Highway Patrol preps for busy weekend on roads, water
(Missourinet) Every available Missouri state trooper is on the road and water on Friday and will be throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. Missouri State Highway Patrol …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia considers charge for airport parking
Columbia city council members are deciding whether to start charging for parking at the airport. City spokesman Steve Sapp says it would cost three dollars a day …
Read More »Two men accused of Audrain County child sex crimes
Two men made their first appearance in Audrain County court on Thursday on child sex charges. Gerald Walker, 19, of Laddonia, and 24-year-old Dereck Turnage of Hannibal, …
Read More »City of Ashland recovering from cyber attack
Ashland says its computer system is up and running again after a cyber attack. The city first reported the attack on Wednesday. The hacker blocked Ashland officials …
Read More »Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
(AP) — A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch criticized by the U.S. apparently exploded on its launch pad Thursday, …
Read More »Coke bottle helps cops catch Missouri burglar
(AP) — Authorities believe they’ve found the man responsible for burglaries across Missouri, and a bottle of Coca-Cola helped break the case. KTVI-TV reports that 25-year-old Dakota Blackburn …
Read More »Man shot in west Columbia
Police are investigating a shooting in west Columbia. A CPD spokesman confirms to our news partner ABC 17 that a man has serious injuries after he was …
Read More »Arrest made over Shoppes at Stadium shooting
An 18-year-old is in custody over a shooting in a big shopping area’s parking lot. Dwayne Grays was arrested on Wednesday on a charge of unlawful use …
Read More »Hurricane heads for Florida after brushing Caribbean islands
(AP) – Hurricane Dorian is moving over open waters after doing limited damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, though forecasters warn it is gaining strength …
Read More »Parson: No gun violence bills during special session
(Missourinet) Missouri’s governor said Wednesday in Jefferson City that a September special session is “not the correct avenue” to address the issue of gun violence, and that …
Read More »Jury finds arson suspect not guilty
He allegedly set a Columbia house on fire with a woman inside. But a Boone County jury found Mehrdad Fotoohighiam not guilty Wednesday on his arson charge …
Read More »Two flown to hospitals after separate motorcycle crashes
Two people have serious injuries after they’re ejected in different mid-Missouri motorcycle crashes on Wednesday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says a Jefferson City couple on a bike …
Read More »Sen. Gillibrand says she’s ending 2020 presidential bid
(AP) – Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand (KEER’-sten JIHL’-uh-brand) is dropping out of the presidential race. The 52-year-old New York senator announced her decision Wednesday on Twitter as her …
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