Republicans in the Missouri Senate are bringing back a bill meant to preserve Second Amendment rights. Sen. Bob Onder says he has concerns about gun rights with …
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Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
(AP) — A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. U.S. …
Read More »SIL Columbia meets fundraising goal after thefts
After thieves stole catalytic converters off Services for Independent Living vehicles late last week, the non-profit asked the community for help. The organization got more than $6,000 …
Read More »Serious injuries in Audrain County crash
A Mexico, Mo. man has serious injuries after a crash on an ice-covered road. The Highway Patrol says Rene Trujillo’s pickup slid off Highway 22 near Audrain …
Read More »Parson to deliver State of the State address Wednesday
Governor Parson delivers his State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon from the House chambers in Jefferson City. Parson will lay out his priorities for the …
Read More »Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
(AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism …
Read More »‘Historic’ snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel
(AP) — A major winter storm blanketed parts of the middle of the country with snow that was forecast to continue into late Tuesday in some areas, …
Read More »MoDot holds virtual open house on I-70 Rocheport bridge
MoDot scheduled a virtual open house for Tuesday evening to discuss construction of the new I-70 bridge near Rocheport. Construction could start late this year on the …
Read More »1 dead, several critically injured after tornado in Alabama
(AP) — Officials say one person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham, leaving the area significantly damaged. Fultondale Police Chief …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia solid waste manager on trash service changes
Big changes start the week of Feb. 1 for Columbia trash customers. Solid waste manager Steve Hunt went over the new bag requirement for regular trash, and …
Read More »Griffith calls for more security at Missouri Capitol
Do you remember the days when Missouri Capitol Police did not even carry guns? Jefferson City Republican state Rep. Dave Griffith says the current force does not …
Read More »Hawley wants investigation of Dems who want him investigated
(AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley on Monday filed a “counter-complaint” against seven Senate Democrats who are seeking an ethics investigation of the Missouri Republican. On Thursday, the …
Read More »McConnell backs off Senate filibuster fight with Schumer
(AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is backing off his demand that Senate Democrats preserve the procedural tool known as the filibuster. In its current form, …
Read More »Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary
(AP) — Janet Yellen has been confirmed as President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote. She is the first woman to hold the job …
Read More »Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game
(AP) — It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their third Super Bowl appearance. Now, the defending champs are headed there for the …
Read More »Fayette man seriously injured in Howard County crash
A Fayette man is badly hurt in an overnight crash south of his hometown. Troopers say Christian Stanbery’s pickup went off the pavement at Highway 240 and …
Read More »Experts say vaccine campaign needs to speed up in Missouri
The CDC says Missouri has the slowest coronavirus vaccination rate in the country. The agency’s website says, as of Sunday night, less than four percent of the …
Read More »House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
(AP) — The House is set to bring the impeachment article against Donald Trump for the Senate trial. But a growing number of Republican senators say they …
Read More »Mo. House Democrats remove Rep. Price from caucus
Missouri House Democrats expel a member from their caucus. St. Louis Rep. Wiley Price is accused of having sex with an intern, harassing a staffer who reported …
Read More »AP source: Biden to drop Trump’s military transgender ban
(AP) — President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military. Doing …
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