A Jefferson City man who pleaded not guilty to a felony drug charge this week is now in more trouble. Police say Byron Williams drove away from …
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GOP-led Missouri House OKs private school scholarship bill
(AP) — A Missouri bill to allow scholarships for K-12 private schooling has passed the state House. The school voucher-style measure barely passed Thursday. Lawmakers voted 82-71 …
Read More »House to vote on virus bill; arbiter says wage hike a no-go
(AP) — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday. That win is expected despite a setback on Thursday …
Read More »Second arrest made after Cole County gun store burglary
Cole County authorities say a father and son were behind a burglary at a gun store. Christopher McCombs, Sr. was arrested on Wednesday in Fulton. Investigators say …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon on start of absentee voting
Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon says there are some changes if you want to vote absentee for the April election. That process started Tuesday. Lennon joined Wake …
Read More »Mizzou to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this spring
Mizzou will hold in-person ceremonies to celebrate 2020 and 2021 graduates. The university said Thursday it will host three commencement weekends. Graduates from 2020 will be honored …
Read More »Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters
(AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday …
Read More »US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months
(AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though claims remain at a historically …
Read More »Missouri House passes new voter photo ID bill
State lawmakers are trying to pass another voter photo ID law. Judges last year permanently blocked a measure in the 2016 law, requiring voters without a photo …
Read More »Moberly man accused of assault with a gun
A Moberly man tied to an assault and some shots fired is now in jail. Police arrested Vaughn Woods on Wednesday, after they say he briefly ran …
Read More »GOP rallies solidly against Democrats’ virus relief package
(AP) — Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. But even as they do, lawmakers are awaiting a decision by the Senate’s …
Read More »Mizzou basketball game against Texas A&M postponed due to COVID-19
The SEC announced on Wednesday that Mizzou basketball’s scheduled home game on Saturday against Texas A&M is postponed. The Aggies have not played at all this month …
Read More »(AUDIO) Fulton leaders discuss how to pay for sky-high natural gas bill
Fulton mayor Lowe Cannell and other city leaders talked this week about how to replenish the fund they drew from for their sky-high natural gas bill during …
Read More »Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US
(AP) — President Joe Biden has lifted a Trump-era ban issued during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration. Last spring, former President Donald …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 25)
Another Boone County resident older than 80 has died from COVID-19. Health officials confirmed the county’s 76th death on Wednesday. Boone had 27 new coronavirus cases Thursday, …
Read More »Special prosecutor picked for case against St. Louis couple
(AP) — A former U.S. attorney will be the special prosecutor in the case of a St. Louis couple who waved guns at racial injustice protesters last …
Read More »Man exits church after years in sanctuary from deportation
(AP) — A Honduran immigrant who has spent 3 1/2 years living inside a Missouri church to avoid deportation has finally stepped outside. Alex Garcia left the …
Read More »CMN Donor Drive is Underway!
93.9 The Eagle/Missouri Credit Union Miracle for Kids Radiothon for MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital is coming March 18th and 19th. With everything going on in the …
Read More »FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon
(AP) — An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19. The report Wednesday confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% …
Read More »Suspect vehicle crashes into Hinkson Creek
Two people involved in a crash on Forum Boulevard are arrested. Police say that car was tied to some trouble hours earlier. Investigators got word about a …
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