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You could see a lot more barges navigating the Missouri River. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill this year giving over 100 acres of land downstream from …
Read More »Heartland Port Authority seeks private partners for new barge port
LA Sheriff to politicians: Emphasize trust in justice system
(AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders for “fanning the flames of hatred” as America grapples with racism and …
Read More »Missouri spends $1.3M defending marijuana permit decisions
(AP) — Missouri regulators have spent $1.3 million to defend themselves in court against a wave of lawsuits filed by businesses that were denied medical marijuana business …
Read More »Home damaged after gunshots in central Columbia
Police are investigating after gunshots in central Columbia. Officers found several shell casings in an area on Hirth Avenue near Sexton Road at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. …
Read More »Two shot in Jefferson City event center
Two people were shot early Sunday at a Jefferson City events center. Police got word about the shooting at about 5 a.m. Sunday at The Tigers Den …
Read More »Man shot at in north Columbia neighborhood
A man is shot at in a north Columbia neighborhood. Police say a 23-year-old man was walking on Towne Drive near Paris Rd. and Clark Ln. at …
Read More »COVID-19 Update: Sept. 14
Active coronavirus cases continued a steady drop in Boone County. Health officials reported 43 new cases Monday. Another 161 patients were released from isolation, which decreased active …
Read More »Columbia Public Schools board to look at online learning plan Monday
The Columbia Public Schools board will get an update Monday night on how virtual learning is going. Most CPS students are in online-only classes right now because …
Read More »Russellville man dies in Cole County crash
A Russellville man is dead after a crash in Cole County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Daniel Rockelman was driving his Chevy Silverado west on Scrivner …
Read More »Mexico police investigate fire involving political sign
Mexico police are looking for two people accused of burning a political sign. Authorities say it happened on Liberty Street just after midnight Monday morning. No one …
Read More »St. Louis police officer shot trying to make traffic stop
(AP) Police are searching for a suspect or suspects in the shooting of a St. Louis police officer as the officer was trying to make a traffic …
Read More »United Way fundraising campaign underway
The United Way of Central Missouri’s big fundraising campaign is under way. Andrew Grabau says the fundraising push will look different during a pandemic. “The message is …
Read More »Jefferson City mayor pushes for share of CARES funding
Jefferson City’s mayor says she hopes city government will get its share of the CARES Act dollars assigned to Cole County. “In order for the city to …
Read More »Local task force deploys to Oregon fires, Sally impact area
Members of Missouri Task Force One deployed to Oregon and Louisiana to help out during multiple natural diasters. FEMA activated two members on Saturday as incident support …
Read More »Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over Texans
(AP) — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL’s long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas …
Read More »US remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions
(AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with tributes that have been altered by coronavirus precautions and woven into the presidential campaign, drawing both President Donald Trump and …
Read More »Cole County reports 12th COVID-19 death, Boone active cases drop
Cole County reported its 12th COVID-19 death on Thursday. There were 16 new coronavirus cases in the county Friday, with active cases decreasing to 130. Callaway County …
Read More »Death investigation in east Columbia neighborhood
A death investigation is underway in an east Columbia neighborhood. Police were checking things out near Spring Mountain and Dumas drives near Highway WW at about 12:15 …
Read More »Mizzou eases campus mask requirements
Mizzou is dialing back part of the tougher mask requirements it just put in this week. The university said on Thursday if you are outdoors and alone …
Read More »Mizzou leader backtracks after blocking students on Twitter
(AP) — The leader of the University of Missouri is backtracking after blocking students who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic on Twitter. Spokesman Christian Basi …
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