(AP) — Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom’s side, tagging along with her to work at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd …
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Car flips, lands in front of JC fire station
Talk about your quick response times. Jefferson City firefighters pulled two victims from a car that went off Highway 179 and flipped into the front yard of …
Read More »Justices appear ready to allow Trump to end DACA
(AP) – The Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems prepared to allow the Trump administration to end a program that allows some immigrants to work legally in the …
Read More »Parson signs executive order on apprenticeships
(Missourinet) Missouri’s governor traveled to Columbia on Tuesday afternoon to sign an executive order creating an Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning, within the state Department of …
Read More »Cardinals agree to deal with Adam Wainwright for 2020 season
(AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and Adam Wainwright have agreed to a contract for the 2020 season, increasing the likelihood the pitcher will finish his career …
Read More »Trump appeals court nominee in jeopardy following GOP revolt
(AP) – President Donald Trump’s nominee for a federal appeals court is in jeopardy following a conservative revolt from two Republican senators who have said publicly they …
Read More »Smart 911 now available in Jefferson City
Enhancements have been made to 911 services in Jefferson City. JCPD Chief Roger Schroeder said that Smart 911 is now available to every Jefferson City resident. It’s …
Read More »Judge denies reduced bond in Elledge child abuse case
A Boone County judge on Tuesday denied a reduced bond for Joseph Elledge. Elledge, 24, is the Columbia student facing felony child abuse charges for allegedly hitting …
Read More »$10 million gift awarded to Mizzou constitutional democracy institute
It’s a $10 million gift for Mizzou. The school’s Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy is getting the money through the Kinder Foundation. Cape Girardeau natives Rich and …
Read More »Record-breaking cold Tuesday after historic snow Monday
Road crews are out again in Columbia and other parts of mid-Missouri, working to clear away some historic snowfall. Columbia Regional Airport picked up a record for …
Read More »Southwest Columbia middle school to be named after John Warner
We have a name for that new southwest Columbia middle school. The Columbia Public Schools board of education on Monday night voted to name the building opening …
Read More »Smoke damage at 4 Jefferson City apartments after fire
A kitchen fire forces people out of several Jefferson City apartments. It started at about 5 p.m. Monday on Southridge Drive near Highway 179 and Route C. …
Read More »Meteor spotted in skies above Missouri
Did you catch the light show Monday night? The National Weather Service tweeted out video of a meteor flying over the area. Great video of a meteor …
Read More »Protections for 660,000 immigrants on line at Supreme Court
(AP) — Protections for 660,000 immigrants are on the line at the Supreme Court. The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday on the Trump administration’s bid to end …
Read More »Hartzler questions impeachment process
The U.S. House starts holding public impeachment hearings this week. Columbia’s Congresswoman, Republican Vicky Hartzler, says the process leading up to this point has been too secretive. …
Read More »Three killed, including child, in Clinton apartment fire
(AP) – Authorities say a man, woman and young girl have been killed in an apartment fire in Missouri. Clinton Fire Chief Leo Huff says the fire …
Read More »Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery
(AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was going into surgery Tuesday morning at Emory University Hospital to relieve pressure on his brain, his spokeswoman said. The …
Read More »Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza home
(AP) — A pair of Israeli airstrikes targeted senior Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza and Syria early Tuesday, escalating Israel’s confrontation with Iran across the region and …
Read More »Afghan president: 3 Taliban released for held US, Australian
(AP) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday announced that his government has released three prominent Taliban figures in an effort to get the insurgents to free …
Read More »Lane closure on Mo. River Bridge starts Tuesday
You might hit some delays on the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City this week. MoDot is closing one eastbound lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
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