A state lawmaker who’s filed legislation to prohibit critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in Missouri public schools says the United States is the greatest nation …
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Legislation to repeal Missouri’s gas tax increase filed by mid-Missouri lawmaker
An Ashland state lawmaker who serves as the GOP caucus chair has pre-filed legislation to repeal Missouri’s gasoline tax increase. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says it’s …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed in deadly Columbia motorcycle crash; suspect jailed without bond
A Columbia woman who’s charged with three felonies involving Tuesday evening’s death of a local motorcyclist is jailed without bond. 72-year-old Susan Hanel is charged with three …
Read More »Second suspect in deadly shooting near Columbia’s Vibez remains jailed without bond
A Boone County judge has rejected a bond reduction request from the second suspect in mid-November’s deadly shooting outside of Vibez in downtown Columbia. That means 28-year-old …
Read More »Man struck by train while walking on tracks in Mexico, Missouri
A man from mid-Missouri’s Mexico remains hospitalized in Columbia with serious injuries, after being struck by a train overnight. Mexico Public Safety officers say 40-year-old James Hicks …
Read More »Basye to file two key education bills on Wednesday
Missouri’s House Education Committee chair says Columbia’s school board ignores taxpayers and parents. House Elementary and Education Committee Chairman Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »Fulton’s festival of lights to open Wednesday
Good weather is expected to boost turnout for Wednesday evening’s Festival of Lights Christmas light display in Fulton. The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 at Veterans …
Read More »Living Windows is one of the biggest events of the year in Jefferson City
The popular “Living Windows” event is expected to bring several thousand people to downtown Jefferson City on Friday evening. Last year’s event was canceled, due to COVID …
Read More »More than $1 billion in unclaimed property housed in Missouri; Fitzpatrick encourages residents to check website
Missouri’s state treasurer is spending the next 12 business days raising awareness about more than $1 billion in unclaimed property held by his office. State treasurer Scott …
Read More »Bond reduction hearing scheduled for Wednesday for second suspect in Vibez shooting in downtown Columbia
Attorneys for the second suspect in the deadly November shooting incident outside Vibez in downtown Columbia are requesting a bond reduction. 28-year-old Todd Nesbitt is charged with …
Read More »Missouri’s attorney general praises federal judge’s ruling on vaccine mandate for health care workers
A federal judge in St. Louis has issued a ruling that blocks the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on health care workers in ten states. Attorney General Eric …
Read More »Missouri Governor Parson’s overseas trade mission postponed
Recent COVID-related travel restrictions in Israel and Greece have caused Missouri’s governor to postpone this week’s trade mission to the two nations. Governor Mike Parson says delaying …
Read More »Trial to begin Monday for Columbia woman charged in 2017 death of her husband
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Columbia in a high-profile murder trial involving the 2017 death of a snake breeder. Lynlee Renick is charged with …
Read More »Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree to be lit Friday night, as part of Living Windows event
It took multiple trucks and a crane, but state employees have installed a large Christmas tree from Columbia on the Governor’s Mansion lawn in Jefferson City. The …
Read More »“Winter Wonderland” to be unveiled Thursday evening at Columbia’s Shelter Garden
One of Columbia’s largest employers is planning a holiday treat for the public, to help celebrate the company’s 75 anniversary. Shelter Insurance will unveil a “Winter Wonderland” …
Read More »Juvenile suffers life-threatening injuries in Columbia Thanksgiving shooting
Columbia Police say two juveniles have been detained for that Thanksgiving morning shooting near Old Highway 63, that left another juvenile with life-threatening injuries. Columbia Police say …
Read More »Columbia-area murder suspect remains jailed in Iowa; extradition hearing delayed
An arraignment date has not been set yet for an accused Boone County murderer. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action …
Read More »Jefferson City animal shelter closed to public this week
Staffing shortages and COVID are to blame for the decision to close the Jefferson City animal shelter to the public this week, starting Monday morning. City officials …
Read More »Columbia Regional’s beam-signing and topping-off ceremony is Thursday
You’ll have an opportunity this week to sign your name on the final beam of the new $23-million terminal being built at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). A beam-signing …
Read More »Airport manager: United will be back at Columbia Regional Airport; flights to Charlotte likely to happen
Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) manager says the $23-million new terminal project at COU is expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. COU’s current terminal was …
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