Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and most of mid-Missouri are expected to see a combination of snow, rain, ice and sleet on Saturday, which is New Year’s Day. …
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Two familiar names in Jefferson City to lead key Missouri Cabinet posts
Missouri’s governor has appointed a powerful state lawmaker and a deputy director to lead two key state departments. Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of Valerie Huhn …
Read More »Missey is Missouri’s new Children’s Division director; governor wants to bring stability to division
The agency that is responsible for the administration of child welfare services in Missouri has a new director. Judge Darrell Missey of Jefferson City is the new …
Read More »Boone County’s government center is open on New Year’s Eve
The Boone County Government Center in downtown Columbia will be open Friday from 8-5, primarily to allow residents to pay their taxes tomorrow. All other Boone County government …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch previews 2022 legislative session; criticizes bail issues
State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch says some convicted felons have been caught with guns in mid-Missouri, but are not being charged. The Hallsville Republican joined “Wake Up …
Read More »Missouri state offices closed on Friday, for New Year’s holiday
Most Missouri state offices will be closed on Friday, to observe the New Year’s Day holiday. New Year’s falls on a Saturday this year, so state offices …
Read More »Culver’s building second restaurant in Columbia
Columbia will soon be getting its second Culver’s restaurant. The Wisconsin-based company is building a new restaurant near heavily-traveled Stadium and Bernadette, across the street from Columbia Mall. …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to name two new Cabinet members on Wednesday
We’ll know who will lead two key state departments by Wednesday afternoon. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has called a 1 o’clock press conference at the Statehouse in …
Read More »Crowds line Columbia streets to honor fallen Boone County firefighter
More than 80 agencies from across Missouri were represented at Tuesday’s funeral for fallen Boone County Fire District assistant chief Bryant Gladney in Columbia. The funeral was held …
Read More »Missouri state employees would receive 7.5 percent pay raise by February, under Parson plan
Missouri’s governor says direct care and front-line state employees often earn less money than entry-level retail positions. Governor Mike Parson will unveil a $91 million supplemental budget …
Read More »Three Columbia-area children removed from roach-infested home
Boone County sheriff’s deputies have removed three children from a roach and bug-infested home on New Haven road. Our news partner KMIZ reports deputies arrived at the …
Read More »Two mid-Missourians killed in Christmas holiday weekend traffic crashes
State troopers say eight Missourians were killed during the Christmas holiday counting period, which began Thursday evening and ended late Sunday night. Two of the deaths happened …
Read More »Tuesday funeral with full fire service honors planned for fallen Boone County Fire assistant chief Gladney
Mid-Missourians are being encouraged to stand along Tuesday afternoon’s funeral procession route for a fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief. The funeral for assistant chief …
Read More »Flags at all Missouri fire stations at half-staff on Tuesday, to honor fallen Boone County firefighter
Missouri’s governor says fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Bryant Gladney devoted his career to selflessly serving the people of Boone County and the state. …
Read More »Missouri’s governor predicts Rock Island corridor will benefit rural mid-Missouri towns
Belle, Bland, Owensville, Versailles, Eldon, Eugene and Meta are just a few of the mid-Missouri towns that will benefit from the Rock Island corridor, according to Missouri’s governor …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed against mid-Missouri man for alleged crossbow shooting
Charges have now been filed against that Fulton man accused of shooting his neighbor with a crossbow. Callaway County prosecutors have charged 63-year-old Thurman Estep with first …
Read More »Missouri Highway Patrol investigation continues into deadly I-70 crash near Columbia
Missouri state troopers say an ambulance and the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief’s vehicles had their emergency lights activated, when they were struck by a …
Read More »January 19th date selected for Missouri governor’s key policy and budget address
Missouri’s governor will deliver his State of the State address on January 19 in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson will outline his legislative priorities that afternoon at …
Read More »Columbia city offices closed on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Because both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Saturdays this year, Columbia city offices will be closed on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to …
Read More »Goodwill changing holiday store hours across Missouri, including in Columbia, Jefferson City and Moberly
MERS Goodwill is closing its stores on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, for the first time in its 100-year history. MERS Goodwill senior vice president Mark …
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