(AP) — Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks …
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Mizzou football loses fifth straight
(AP) – Jarrett Guarantano threw for 415 yards and two touchdown passes to lead Tennessee to a 24-20 victory over Missouri on Saturday night. Tennessee (6-5, 4-3 …
Read More »Police investigate shooting on Columbia’s Shepard Blvd.
Columbia police are looking for a south-side shooter. Officers learned about gunshots at 11:45 p.m. Friday on Shepard Boulevard near Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard. A young …
Read More »Sheriff: Remains are those of 2 missing Wisconsin brothers
(AP) – Northwest Missouri authorities say human remains found in Missouri and Nebraska are those of two missing brothers from Wisconsin. Caldwell County Sheriff Jerry Galloway announced …
Read More »Bird scooters leave Columbia
A popular form of transportation in downtown Columbia has left. ABC 17 reports the Electric scooter manufacturer, Bird, pulled their product from the streets after their contract …
Read More »Officials release cause of Missouri State Penitentiary Fire
A controlled burn is to blame for the fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary. Fire officials said the fire department was helping with a prescribed training burn …
Read More »Police investigate north Columbia shooting
Columbia Police are investigating a north Columbia shooting. ABC 17 reports it happened Thursday night on Riva Ridge Court off of Derby Ridge Drive just after 9 …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Basye on honor for Boone County fallen soldiers
Missouri Rep. Chuck Basye says there will be ceremonies soon to honor five Boone County veterans killed in action. Get more info on the honorary road signs …
Read More »Ameren touts “smart switches” ahead of winter weather
The largest supplier of electricity in Missouri this winter is trying to make sure your heater stays on when the weather turns cold. Ameren’s Chip Webb says …
Read More »Man accused of arson at Columbia Planned Parenthood pleads guilty
A man has pleaded guilty to arson after setting the Columbia Planned Parenthood on fire. On Thursday, Wesley Kaster pleaded guilty to one count of maliciously using …
Read More »Fraternity temporarily suspended on MU’s campus
MU’s fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha is under a temporary suspension. ABC 17 reports the university is looking into an incident reported recently. Spokesman Christian Basi said the …
Read More »Employees return to Truman State Office Building after bed bugs were found
It’s back to work at the Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City. An ‘all clear’ has been given after bed bugs were found in some areas …
Read More »Crews respond to fire at Missouri State Penitentiary
The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is now looking for a cause of an afternoon fire on the roof of one of the old housing units at …
Read More »Man found guilty of second-degree murder in Waffle House shooting
A man accused of pulling a gun at a Columbia Waffle House has been found guilty of second-degree murder. ABC 17 reports Michael McMillan was found guilty …
Read More »Mo. Senate President to file slot machine bill in 2020
(Missourinet) The Missouri Senate leader will file legislation in December in Jefferson City to increase penalties for alleged illegal slot machines, setting the slot machine issue up …
Read More »Jones: Vaping products banned on Blair Oaks campus
Your kid may get in trouble if he brings his vaping device to school. Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones says e-cigarettes are now on the school’s banned …
Read More »AG’s office releases findings from statewide untested sexual assault kit inventory
The statewide untested sexual assault kit inventory found that close to 90% of Missouri rape kits have never been tested. Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that …
Read More »Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after crash victim dies
The woman accused of hitting a pedestrian on a south Columbia street in May is now charged with first degree involuntary manslaughter. The Eagle previously reported Randall …
Read More »Fire at Jefferson City home
Fire does damage to a Jefferson City home. Crews saw smoke coming from the roof and front door, and flames showing through a window, of a home …
Read More »Sondland faces tough questions about Trump, Ukraine
(AP) — Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the most anticipated witness in the impeachment inquiry, will confront questions Wednesday about his evolving accounts of the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine and …
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