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Reports have come in from Buckingham Palace that England’s Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. Balmoral Castle …
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UM Curators approve changes to employee PTO policy
The University of Missouri System will soon implement changes to paid time off for its employees. The Board of Curators approved the new plan at its meeting …
Read More »Jefferson City man dies in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks
A Jefferson City man dies after crashing on a jet ski at the Lake of the Ozarks. Troopers say Russell Rauba, 62, was riding his jet ski …
Read More »Gladney one of several first responders honored by governor
A Boone County assistant fire chief who died last year was honored by Missouri’s governor Wednesday. Governor Mike Parson awarded various public safety medals to 23 first …
Read More »Councilman Fitzwater on Jefferson City housing proposal
The Jefferson City council approved a plan this week that would allow more affordable housing to be built. Councilman Ron Fitzwater says there was lively debate over …
Read More »Jefferson City man charged with six felonies after accidental shooting
A Jefferson City man is facing six felony charges after allegedly shooting himself in an incident over the weekend. ABC 17 reports prosecutors have charged Forrest Hoppe …
Read More »AP seeks ex-Missouri Gov. Greitens’ child custody record
(AP) The Associated Press has joined an effort to get a sealed court record from former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ child custody case. The Boone County Circuit …
Read More »Police investigate gunshots in northeast Columbia
Police are investigating a shots fired incident in northeast Columbia. Officers say it happened on McKee Street near Alan Lane just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses told …
Read More »Columbia city council denies Dollar General proposal
Columbia’s city council says ‘no’ to a proposed plan to build a new Dollar General store in east Columbia. All six members that were present at the …
Read More »Hartsburg murder suspect denied bond
A Hartsburg man charged with murder after the death of his father has been denied bond. Collin Knight, 23, appeared in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. …
Read More »Several displaced from home after Jefferson City apartment fire
Firefighters in Jefferson City responded to a fire at an apartment complex Tuesday. ABC 17 reports the fire started at around 3 p.m. at Heritage Apartments on …
Read More »Ex-Chiefs assistant Reid to enter plea in crash
(AP) Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is scheduled to enter a guilty plea to felony driving while intoxicated related to a car crash that …
Read More »UPDATE: Murder charges filed against Boone County man for death of his father
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the victim who was murdered Friday inside a Hartsburg-area home as 52-year-old Paul Knight. Meantime, Boone County prosecutor Roger Johnson has …
Read More »Missouri’s Chinn: Malta Bend plant highlights importance of agriculture tax credits
Missouri’s agriculture director supports Governor Mike Parson’s special session call, saying farm tax credits are vital to economic development in rural communities. Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) …
Read More »Some neighbors worry a new Dollar General in east Columbia would bring traffic and crime
Critics of a proposal to build a new Dollar General on East St. Charles road in east Columbia worry about the impact on wildlife … as well …
Read More »Columbia’s Treece to be sworn-in Tuesday as Missouri highway commissioner
A former Columbia mayor will be sworn-in as a highway commissioner this (Tuesday) morning at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Brian …
Read More »Moberly pedestrian killed in I-70 crash near Boonville
Missouri state troopers have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed early Friday morning on I-70 in Cooper County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report …
Read More »Saturday Columbia fundraiser will help enterprise that provides job opportunities to those with disabilities
Saturday is an opportunity for you to enjoy some delicious food in downtown Columbia and raise money to assist an enterprise that provides employment and jobs skills …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Treasurer Dustin Stanton appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton manages the county’s $100-million investment portfolio. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed the Centralia businessman to the post this spring. Boone County’s …
Read More »Hartsburg murder suspect has a criminal history; formal charges expected Tuesday
Formal murder charges are expected to be filed Tuesday morning against a Hartsburg man suspected of killing a man Friday evening south of Ashland. 23-year-old Collin Knight …
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