Jefferson City administrator Brian Crane has been on the job for about a month-and-a-half, moving back to his hometown after serving as Moberly’s city manager. Mr. Crane …
Read More »Two people found dead in Columbia; CPD’s investigation continues
Columbia Police are being tight-lipped about a death investigation in central Columbia, just west of Providence. CPD investigators say officers responded to the 500 block of Woodlawn …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Brad Nessler previews Mizzou-Tennessee; expresses sadness about SEC change
Saturday afternoon’s Top-15 matchup between Tennessee and Missouri in Columbia will be broadcast live nationally on CBS Sports. More than 62,000 fans, 62,621 to be exact, will pack …
Read More »Most government offices closed for Veterans Day today
While Veteran’s Day is officially tomorrow, it is being observed today by most government agencies. Veterans Day is a federal, Missouri, county and Columbia holiday, and most …
Read More »Columbia man jailed without bond, accused of hindering prosecution of high-profile murder suspect
Columbia Police are seeking hindering prosecution charges against a Columbia man who allegedly helped a Columbia murder suspect evade capture for a time last week. 39-year-old Maurice …
Read More »(LISTEN): Bipartisan child care tax credit legislation will pass Missouri House easily next year, area lawmaker says
A key mid-Missouri state lawmaker is optimistic about bipartisan child care tax credit legislation being approved by the Missouri House in 2024, but he’s not sure about …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) discusses transportation, Jefferson City’s tri-level and Mizzou on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill. He represents 39 counties across northern Missouri, representing Audrain and Randolph counties …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) discusses education funding and the 2024 legislative session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) serves as the Missouri Senate Majority Leader, a powerful position in Jefferson City. Republicans have a supermajority in the Senate, 24-10. Senator …
Read More »New downtown Columbia bar aims to be go-to spot for young adults
Two sisters who grew up in Nebraska have opened a new bar in downtown Columbia that they hope will be the prime bar for young adults. Zimmer’s …
Read More »Jury in Columbia daycare operator’s involuntary manslaughter trial to be selected in Boone County
A Boone County judge has denied a change of venue request from a Columbia woman charged with involuntary manslaughter for the May suffocation death of a child …
Read More »Veterans Day holiday to close most Missouri government offices on Friday
Tomorrow (Friday) is the observance of Veterans Day, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. Most government offices will be closed tomorrow to observe the …
Read More »Mississippi newspaper publisher heading to federal prison for luring Columbia teen to hotel for sex
A well-known Mississippi businessman and former newspaper publisher will soon be heading to federal prison for at least ten years after admitting in federal court that he …
Read More »Columbia’s CycleBar to close before Thanksgiving
A popular south Columbia cardio cycling studio will close its doors in a few weeks. Columbia’s CycleBar has announced it will be closing its doors on November …
Read More »(LISTEN): Operation Gratitude praises VU for care packages head of Veterans Day
A national non-profit organization that supports U.S. military service members and first responders was in Columbia recently to help assemble about 1,000 care packages for deployed troops. …
Read More »Two former Missouri Department of Corrections employees face decades in federal prison for graphic child sex crimes
A former Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) officer and his wife will be heading to federal prison for the next 30 or 40 years, after admitting they …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and much of the 939 the Eagle listening area on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer joined …
Read More »(LISTEN): Easterseals Midwest says 987 children in Boone County have autism
An organization that supports more than 6,500 children and adults with disabilities in Missouri and two other states is pleased with the success of last week’s virtual …
Read More »Columbia Police still searching for suspect in incident near Harpo’s
Columbia Police are asking for your assistance in identifying a man who allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened people early Sunday morning near Harpo’s. CPD investigators say …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city council gives green light to Douglass park project; LGBTQ ordinance likely to come up soon
One of the basketball courts at Columbia’s Douglass Park will soon be known as the “Coach Willie Cox Court”, under a $995,000 improvement project approved by Columbia’s …
Read More »Callaway County cold case murder suspect waives arraignment, pleads not guilty
A man from mid-Missouri’s Williamsburg accused of stabbing his wife to death more than 21 years ago has pleaded not guilty. A Callaway County grand jury has …
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