(AP) Missouri voters are set to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana use in the state. The secretary of state’s office on Tuesday announced the campaign received …
Read More »UPDATE: Highway Patrol identifies body of missing man north of Columbia
The Highway Patrol has identified the reported missing man who drowned north of Columbia over the weekend. Authorities recovered the body of Michael Smith, 61, of St. …
Read More »Columbia announces three finalists for new fire chief
Columbia has narrowed its search for a new fire chief to three finalists. The city announced Monday that it is considering Brian Dunn, Chris Riley, and Clayton …
Read More »Biden approves disaster declaration for Missouri flooding
(AP) President Joe Biden has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding that hit St. Louis last month. Biden’s Monday decision …
Read More »Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposing Inflation Reduction Act
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is speaking out against the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation passed through the U.S. Senate last weekend. It would put $750 billion …
Read More »Murder suspect in Columbia infant’s death to appear in court
The man charged with killing his infant daughter in Columbia five years ago has been ordered to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Staffone Fountain of St. Joseph …
Read More »Jefferson City woman dies in motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City woman is dead after a crash involving two motorcycles in Cole County. State troopers say the crash happened on Highway 54 west of Route …
Read More »Cardinals outslug Yankees 12-9 to complete 3-game sweep
(AP) Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals outlast the New York Yankees 12-9, completing a …
Read More »Sales tax holiday ends in Missouri
This past weekend was your chance to purchase several back-to-school items tax-free. The state department of revenue waived all sales taxes in most Missouri communities on purchases …
Read More »MU Health: Governor Parson’s tobacco announcement will save millions in future health care costs
The Missouri governor’s announcement about the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history is being praised by mid-Missouri’s largest health care system. Columbia-based MU Health …
Read More »Central Missouri GOP lawmakers optimistic about special session
Missouri’s governor is confident that the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve the two items in his special session call: the largest tax cut in state history and a …
Read More »Columbia Police: Man charged with kidnapping and raping ex-girlfriend is a danger to the community
A Boone County judge has scheduled a September 27 jury trial for a man accused of kidnapping, assaulting and raping his ex-girlfriend in Columbia in 2019. 35-year-old …
Read More »Mid-Missouri stores expected to see boost with sales tax holiday weekend
Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is underway this (Friday) morning and continues through Sunday. Under state law, certain back-to-school purchases like school supplies, computers, and clothes are …
Read More »Jefferson City’s mayor predicts new COU terminal will benefit entire region
Jefferson City’s mayor predicts the $23-million new terminal that’s being finished at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will boost economic development across mid-Missouri. Mayor Carrie Tergin notes many Jefferson …
Read More »VAC expected to provide 800 free backpacks at Saturday fair in Columbia
Boone County parents and students who are struggling to come up with money for school supplies or health screenings are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s (Saturday) free back-to-school …
Read More »Parson: Record funding for tobacco cessation will be used to protect minors from illegal sales of tobacco
Missouri’s governor traveled to Columbia on Wednesday afternoon to announce the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history. Governor Mike Parson (R) says the program …
Read More »Additional sex-related charges filed against Jefferson City couple jailed without bond
A Jefferson City couple who were already jailed without bond for child sex charges are now facing additional federal child pornography charges. 33-year-old Paul Schofield and his wife …
Read More »Como Smoke and Fire working on second restaurant location in Columbia
UPDATED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT KITCHEN RENOVATION: Como Smoke and Fire owner Christy Hawkins tells “Inside Columbia” that the city has approved plans for the renovation and the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Fourth congressional district GOP primary winner Alford appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran Kansas City television news anchor Mark Alford easily won the GOP nomination for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district, earning more than 35 percent of the vote …
Read More »Kendrick to face Leipard in Boone County presiding commissioner race; close judicial race
Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about …
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