A teenager is dead after crashing just outside of Columbia. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say a pickup truck hit a utility pole and overturned off East Vemers …
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Columbia man drowns at Lake of the Ozarks
A Columbia man is dead after drowning in the Lake of the Ozarks. Troopers say Jose Ramirez was found dead in the water Friday. He had apparently …
Read More »Mizzou, City of Columbia relax mask requirements Tuesday
Several places in Boone County are relaxing mask requirements this week. Starting Tuesday, Mizzou no longer will require masks to be worn indoors. The City of Columbia …
Read More »Mizzou softball falls in Super Regional finale, 7-2
Mizzou’s softball season came to an end this weekend in the Super Regionals. The Tigers fell two-games-to-one against James Madison, dropping Sunday’s finale 7-2. James Madison now …
Read More »Columbia assault suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing state
Authorities arrest a Columbia man who fled the state while facing several charges. ABC 17 reports Jemor Taylor was caught in Oklahoma last month. He failed to …
Read More »Taylor’s clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck Cards
Chris Taylor drove in three runs with a tiebreaking double that capped a 14-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. …
Read More »Sheriff: Claims against Missouri lawmaker not credible
(AP) A Missouri sheriff says he didn’t find credible a report that a man who is now a state lawmaker had sex with a drunken 19-year-old while …
Read More »Dems walk, stop Texas’ sweeping voting bill
(AP) A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked …
Read More »Mexico police arrest man accused of shooting at home
Police in Mexico, Missouri have arrested the guy that shot at a home earlier this week. Officers say Trayvon Walls, 30, was arrested Friday after being released …
Read More »MSHP on lookout for drunk drivers during long weekend
Highway Patrol troopers want you to stay safe on the roads during this long weekend. Troopers said Thursday they will increase their presence at popular getaway spots …
Read More »CPS, Mizzou lifting mask requirements
Some local schools are lifting more mask requirements soon. Mizzou will no longer require masks indoors, starting Tuesday. Columbia Public Schools will also get rid of its …
Read More »Mizzou softball hosts NCAA Super Regionals vs. James Madison
Mizzou softball will go for its first College World Series appearance since 2011 during the Super Regionals this weekend. The Tigers will host a best-of-three series against …
Read More »Jefferson City sex offender accused of stalking young girl
A registered sex offender in Jefferson City is accused of trying to contact a young girl. Police arrested Norman Jolly this week. He’s now been charged with …
Read More »Molina’s double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs
(AP) Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have …
Read More »Patrol probe claims Missouri lawmaker had sex as on-duty cop
(AP) The Missouri Highway Patrol is reviewing claims that a state lawmaker had sex with a drunk 19 year old while serving as a police officer in …
Read More »Social spending, business tax hike drive $6T Biden budget
(AP) President Joe Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal for next year would run a $1.8 trillion federal government deficit despite a raft of new tax increases on …
Read More »After delays, GOP poised to black bipartisan 1/6 riot probe
(AP) Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. That action would dash …
Read More »Marijuana arrests in state parks drop after policy changes
(AP) Missouri officials say arrests for marijuana use in state parks have dropped dramatically after policy changes prompted by the legalization of medical marijuana. The parks department …
Read More »Suspect dead after police-involved shooting in west Columbia
An officer-involved shooting in west Columbia leaves a wanted man dead. Police say they found James Sears III, 38, at the Petro Mart at the intersection of …
Read More »Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain expected Thursday
Some thunderstorms are bringing heavy rainfall to mid-Missouri Thursday National Weather Service meteorologist Melissa Byrd says that rain might continue on through the afternoon. “The rain gradually …
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