State Rep. Nick Schroer has filed a bill saying Missouri college athletes should be allowed to make money off their name, image, and likeness. California made a …
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Trump criticizes climate activist Thunberg after Time honor
(AP) President Donald Trump says it’s “ridiculous” that Time named climate activist Greta Thunberg as its Person of the Year. He’s taking aim at the 16-year-old Swede …
Read More »House committee delays historic vote on Trump impeachment
(AP) Approval of two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump is expected Friday in the House Judiciary Committee. Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler abruptly delayed action on …
Read More »Former Chiefs Vanover, Horn accused of healthcare fraud
Former Kansas City Chiefs Tamarick Vanover and Joe Horn are facing federal charges in a healthcare fraud investigation. Prosecutors said Thursday that ten former NFL players allegedly …
Read More »Victim in September Columbia shooting booked into jail
A victim in a high-profile central Columbia shooting this fall has been arrested. Sam Baldwin IV, 28, was booked into jail on Wednesday. He had an active …
Read More »Mengqi Ji Elledge river search ‘has not ended,’ CPD says
Investigators said they are not finished searching for Mengqi Ji Elledge at the Cooper County bank of the Lamine River. CPD has been working with other agencies …
Read More »Former Glasgow official charged with stealing tax dollars
(Missourinet) State Auditor Nicole Galloway says a felony stealing charge has been filed against Kevin Atwood, the former city administrator and police chief of Glasgow in central …
Read More »Judiciary panel takes its 1st steps toward impeachment vote
(AP) – Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee are using a hearing for voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to deliver passionate arguments for …
Read More »Canoeist drowns in Lake of the Ozarks
Highway Patrol divers find a man’s body in the Lake of the Ozarks. Troopers say two men were on a canoe in the main channel of the …
Read More »Fears of anti-Semitisim hang over New Jersey attack probe
(AP) Investigators are looking to pinpoint what prompted a deadly attack on a Jewish market in Jersey City. There are fears that it was motivated by anti-Semitism. …
Read More »Watchdog caught in political crossfire on his Russia report
(AP) The Justice Department’s internal watchdog has found himself caught in a political tug of war between Democrats and Republicans. Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified Wednesday before …
Read More »Trump pays up: $2M to charities as fine for foundation abuse
(AP) President Donald Trump has wired $2 million to pay a court-ordered fine for misusing the Trump Foundation in part to further his business interests and 2016 …
Read More »New Zealand planning retrieval of bodies on volcanic island
(AP) New Zealand military specialists will land on a small volcanic island early Friday to attempt to retrieve the bodies of eight victims of an eruption that …
Read More »Columbia motorcyclist pleads guilty in deadly 2018 crash
A Columbia motorcyclist will spend 15 years in prison after a crash last year. Aaron Monroe pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday, which was a reduction from …
Read More »Animal rights group demands $357,000 from MU after court battle
An animal rights organization is now asking the court to make the University of Missouri pay more than $350,000 in legal fees and penalties. Last month, a …
Read More »CPS closes investigation of vandalism, racial slurs at Jackson R-2 football game
The Columbia School District released more information about a contentious football game between Battle High School Jackson R-2. After a months-long investigation, Columbia Public School officials said …
Read More »CPD identifies Welcome Inn shooting victim
UPDATE – 12/10 6:00 p.m.: Columbia police are searching for a suspect after a man was found dead in north Columbia. Police say 36-year-old Marceino Carlous Moore …
Read More »6 killed in New Jersey gunbattle, including police officer
(AP) Jersey City’s mayor says authorities believe a Jewish kosher market was targeted in a New Jersey gunbattle that killed six people. The furious shooting filled the …
Read More »Eli Drinkwitz officially hired as Mizzou’s head football coach
Mizzou Football has officially hired its next leader. The UM System Board of Curators approved a contract with 36-year-old Eliah Drinkwitz on Tuesday morning, to be the …
Read More »Trump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rally
(AP) President Donald Trump is mocking Democrats for their efforts to impeach him as he rallies supporters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. Trump’s visit to …
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