Missouri’s 2023 legislative session has four days left. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers: 24-10 in the state Senate and 111-51 in the Missouri House. House Speaker …
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UPDATE: Boone County prosecutors file murder charges against Kimo Spivey
A convicted felon from Columbia has now been charged with second degree murder and three other felonies for Sunday morning’s deadly shooting on the Business Loop. Boone …
Read More »Columbia school board member Sasser to resign today; cites transgender legislation in Missouri
A Columbia school board member who’s criticized GOP-sponsored LGBTQ legislation at the Missouri Capitol will resign later today (Tuesday). Katherine Sasser announced her resignation at the start …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hooligan Charitable Riding Group raises money for Ashland teen who’s battled cancer
More than 100 bikers from across mid-Missouri and other supporters gathered Saturday in Ashland to raise money for a 15-year-old Ashland girl who’s undergoing treatment for cancer. …
Read More »Counselors available again today at Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school
Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school has extra counselors available again today, following Friday night’s deadly crash that killed freshman football player Evan Avery. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) …
Read More »(AUDIO): Maries County Sheriff’s chief deputy Scott John says severe weather and disaster relief will be key parts of Sheriff’s Posse
The sheriff’s department in mid-Missouri’s Maries County is attempting to form a sheriff’s posse to work in areas like search and rescue, disaster relief, weather spotting and …
Read More »MSHP: Three deadly crashes at busy Boone County interchange since 2017
Missouri state troopers say there have been three fatal traffic crashes at the Highway 63 and 124 interchange in northern Boone County in the past six years. …
Read More »UPDATE: Rock Bridge students and staff will have extra counselors on Monday, following deadly crash
Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school will have extra counselors on-hand Monday, following Friday night’s horrific traffic crash that killed a freshman football player. Rock Bridge football coach …
Read More »Murder charges being sought against Columbia man with criminal history
Columbia Police are seeking murder charges against a convicted felon after Sunday’s early-morning shooting on the Business Loop that killed one man and wounded four others. Police …
Read More »CPD chief: Boone County sheriff’s department leading criminal investigation into weekend use of force incident
Columbia’s police chief says an independent criminal investigation is underway, after a video recording of CPD’s officers’ use of force with a man was brought to the …
Read More »Former President Harry Truman remembered today; it’s a Missouri and county holiday
Most of Jefferson City’s approximately 14,000 state employees are off today, to celebrate former President Harry Truman’s birthday. It is a state and county holiday, and Jefferson …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia homeless issues and homeless camp news media coverage on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle host Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, blasted Columbia city officials during Saturday morning’s “CEO Roundtable” program, describing them as terrible communicators. Communication …
Read More »Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine to hold open house Saturday
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Warm Springs ranch Clydesdales, the Boone County Fire Protection District and the House Rabbit Society are all participating in Saturday’s Mizzou College …
Read More »(AUDIO): Foster care advocates thankful for mid-Missouri’s generosity
The president of the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is thankful for the good turnout at a recent fundraiser aimed at stomping out abuse. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Agriculture Committee to hold farm bill listening session in August in Sedalia
A west-central Missouri congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill says the committee will hold a listening session at the state fair in …
Read More »Extra patrols this weekend by Columbia Police for DWI enforcement
Columbia Police say they’re increasing DWI enforcement this weekend due to the potential for Cinco de Mayo and Mizzou stop day activities. Stop day activities are also …
Read More »UPDATE: No bond for Columbia man who reportedly is person of interest in homicide
A Columbia man charged with a March drive-by shooting incident is also a person of interest in another major crime, according to our news partner KMIZ. ABC-17’s …
Read More »Downtown Columbia’s Wendy’s owner says new mural highlights company’s ties to Columbia and Mizzou
The owners of the Wendy’s in downtown Columbia and four other Columbia locations have commissioned a well-known area artist to create a new mural to celebrate the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate leader is not optimistic about sports wagering legislation
Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem says the Legislature is unlikely to approve sports wagering this session. The House voted 118-35 in March to approve sports wagering, but …
Read More »May 31 is date for Columbia’s state of city address
Columbia’s city manager will deliver his state of the city address late this month at city hall. It will be open to the public. City spokeswoman Sydney …
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