You might have noticed the work that’s underway to rebuild Jefferson City’s Special Olympics Training center. Susan Stegeman says the May tornado really did a number on …
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GOP lawmaker to challenge Parson in Missouri governor race
(AP) – A state lawmaker from Cameron says he plans to run for the GOP nomination for governor in 2020. Rep. Jim Neely, a 68-year-old physician, said …
Read More »Police investigate central Columbia gunshots
Police confirm some central Columbia shots fired. It happened at about 11:50 p.m. Tuesday on Garth Avenue near Sexton Road. No word anyone was hurt or anything …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former Columbia city manager Mike Matthes on new job
Former Columbia city manager Mike Matthes says he is enjoying his time in the private sector. Matthes, who resigned as city manager last November, now works for …
Read More »Serious injuries after Route K crash
Two people from Columbia have serious injuries after a wreck on the southern edge of town. The Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Gregory Haynes’ car crossed the center …
Read More »AP Sources: Royals ownership open to potential sale of club
(AP) — The ownership of the Kansas City Royals is open to the possibility of selling the franchise if the right buyer is found, two people familiar …
Read More »Johnson to suspend UK parliament before Brexit date
(AP) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will temporarily shut down Parliament in mid-October, squeezing the time for the opposition to thwart a no-deal Brexit. In comments on …
Read More »Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
(AP) – A ban on most abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won’t take effect as scheduled in Missouri. U.S. District Judge Howard Sachs on …
Read More »Columbia police search for shoplifting suspect
Columbia police are looking for a shoplifting suspect that caused a scare at a school down the road. The thief took something from the Best Buy near …
Read More »Tropical Storm Dorian threatens Puerto Rico
(AP) Tropical Storm Dorian is threatening Puerto Rico with a direct hit at near-hurricane force, and forecasters say it could strengthen further as it approaches the U.S. …
Read More »Midwest states seek to fix Missouri River flood bottlenecks
(AP) – Several Midwestern states are joining together to try to identify bottlenecks along the Missouri River that can cause waters to back up and worsen flooding …
Read More »Iowa man charged in boating death at the lake
An Iowa man is facing a misdemeanor boating while intoxicated charge after a June crash on the Lake of the Ozarks that killed a Eugene man. 39-year-old …
Read More »Former CPS teacher who had sex with student gets probation
The former Columbia Public Schools teacher who admitted to having sexual contact with a student is avoiding prison time. A Boone County judge on Monday sentenced Sean …
Read More »Two shooting investigations in Columbia on Monday
Columbia police are investigating a couple cases of gunshots on Monday. Investigators say a man was shot in the leg off Stadium Boulevard in the Shoppes at …
Read More »Capital City High School starts classes Tuesday
Capital City High School is holding its first classes on Tuesday. That’s the big addition as the Jefferson City district starts its school year. There are new …
Read More »Sales tax revenue projections drop in Columbia
There are more budget concerns for Columbia city officials. They learned during budget work on Monday that sales tax revenue is on track to drop more than …
Read More »Settlement between Columbia schools and Gabriella Curry family
Columbia Public Schools has worked out a settlement with the family of a four-year-old girl killed in the Battle High parking lot. ABC 17 reports the parents …
Read More »Callaway County authorities looking for help identifying body
Callaway County authorities are now looking for help identifying a man whose body was found in the Missouri River months ago. The sheriff’s office says a man’s …
Read More »Oklahoma judge finds Johnson & Johnson fueled opioid crisis
(AP) – An Oklahoma judge has found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state’s opioid drug crisis, ordering the consumer products giant to pay …
Read More »Trump: “really good chance” of Iran meeting
(AP) — Iran’s president back-pedaled Tuesday on possible talks with Donald Trump, saying the U.S. president must first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran, otherwise a meeting between …
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