Missouri lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for their annual legislative session. The 2022 session began at noon Wednesday and lasts through mid-May. More than 550 guests …
Read More »Boone County authorities search for assault suspect
Authorities are searching for a Columbia man accused of assaulting a female victim and leading a cop chase. Sheriff’s deputies say Gianni Hodo, 30, is wanted on …
Read More »Light snow possible in Columbia, Jefferson City
While light snow is possible in both Columbia and Jefferson City, the National Weather Service has revised its forecast for both communities. The NWS now projects that …
Read More »MU not suspending in-person class as of now; Stephens to start semester online-only
The University of Missouri says it currently does not plan to delay the start of the spring semester or return to online classes due to COVID-19. Stephens …
Read More »UPDATE: CPD releases names of two victims killed in Paris road collision
UPDATE: Columbia Police have released names of the two motorists killed in this morning’s fiery head-on collision on Route B (Paris road). CPD investigators say 48-year-old Douglas …
Read More »COVID cases cause Southern Boone R-1 to go virtual for Thursday/Friday
A recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland has prompted school officials to announce that classes will have virtual learning …
Read More »Two-thirds of Missouri’s traffic fatalities in 2021 involved unbuckled motorists
State transportation officials are raising concerns about the increasing number of Missouri traffic fatalities. More than 1,000 people were killed in traffic crashes across the state in …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker who serves on congressional redistricting committee predicts map will change
Missouri lawmakers will have to move quickly to approve new congressional boundary maps, because filing for office starts on February 22. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) serves …
Read More »DHSS: More than 1.1 million Missourians have received third COVID dose
State health officials say an average of more than 15,000 COVID vaccine doses have been administered each day during the past week. While he opposes mandates, Governor …
Read More »Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins Wednesday afternoon
Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state …
Read More »Millions of dollars in projects finished in Columbia in 2021; COU terminal project to finish this year
Columbia city staff members are touting the successful completion of numerous key projects in fiscal year 2021, including the major Nifong project and the $9 million runway …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) previews Missouri’s 2022 session
Education reform and CRT are two of the top priorities for State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who chairs the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. Chairman …
Read More »Head-on collision north of Columbia kills four
Four people are dead and three small children are seriously injured, after a horrific head-on collision Monday night on Highway 63, north of Columbia. State troopers say …
Read More »State senator says diabetes legislation has broad support across her district
Legislation aimed at helping Missourians with diabetes by capping insulin costs at $30 has been filed by a Kansas City lawmaker who represents a swing district. State …
Read More »Columbia’s I-70 and Highway 63 interchange could get help, under federal infrastructure bill
The federal infrastructure bill signed into law by President Joe Biden could provide some funding to help the heavily-congested I-70 and Highway 63 interchange in Columbia. That’s …
Read More »Skala: Columbia’s next city manager was best candidate for job
Columbia will have its first African-American city manager in history, in about two weeks. The city council unanimously announced the selection of deputy city manager De’Carlon Seewood before …
Read More »April election set for Columbia use tax measure
Columbia voters will be heading to the polls in April to vote on a local use tax ballot measure. The city council approved placing the item on …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) previews Missouri’s 2022 session on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says Missouri House Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) has scheduled the House to work a few Fridays in January. House members will need …
Read More »Mid-Missourians stayed off the roads on New Year’s Day, leading to few ice-related crashes
Mid-Missourians followed the advice of the National Weather Service (NWS) and state troopers to stay home during the New Year’s Day winter storm. There was a winter …
Read More »Basye: state employee pay, congressional redistricting and voter ID will be top Missouri House GOP priorities in January
Cole County’s legislative delegation is pushing Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) supplemental budget request, to give state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). State …
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