(AP) – This spring’s massive flooding along the Missouri River has renewed criticism of the agency that manages the river’s dams. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers …
Read More »Columbia man accused of child molestation
A Columbia man is arrested on child molestation and sodomy charges. Christopher Bullock, 47, was booked into jail by Boone County authorities on Thursday. The two female …
Read More »House sends $29 billion state budget to Senate
(Missourinet) The Missouri House voted Thursday in Jefferson City to approve a $29.2 billion state operating budget, which includes a $100 million transportation infrastructure plan. House Budget …
Read More »Growing Southern Boone schools asking for property tax hike
Southern Boone school district voters said yes to ballot issues in 2016 and 2018 by big margins. They’ve got another one coming up Tuesday, which would mean …
Read More »Trump revels in retelling early results of Mueller probe at rally
(AP) – A fired-up President Donald Trump turned the findings of the Russia investigation into a political weapon at a Michigan rally that was part victory lap, …
Read More »Jefferson City prepares for Adrian’s Island
Some jokingly call it the “Bridge to Nowhere.” But Jefferson City Parks Director Todd Spaulding says the walkway and Adrians Island will become one of the city’s …
Read More »Dems turn up pressure for Mueller’s full 300 pages
(AP) – Democrats intensified their demands for Robert Mueller’s full report after learning the special counsel’s findings from his Trump-Russia investigation run to more than 300 pages, …
Read More »Pope mandates reporting of sex abuse claims in Vatican City
(AP) – Pope Francis has issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats overseas, requiring the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to …
Read More »After Greitens, Missouri Senate votes to limit impeachment
(AP) – Missouri senators have passed legislation to make it harder to impeach top officials less than a year after the former governor resigned while facing potential …
Read More »Video raises questions about Columbia police’s use of force
(AP) – A video has surfaced showing the arrest of a naked man on St. Patrick’s Day that appears to contradict Columbia police’s account of when officers …
Read More »President Trump backs off Special Olympics budget cuts
Washington, (AP): President Donald Trump says he is backing off a budget request to cut funding for the Special Olympics, after days of criticism. Trump told reporters …
Read More »De Soto man in serious condition after crashing motorcycle in Cooper County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a man is in serious condition after he crashed his motorcycle on Missouri 5 Thursday morning just before 4:00. Frank …
Read More »No foul play suspected after body pulled from Missouri River
The Saline County Sheriff’s Department said it does not suspect foul play in the death of a man whose body was pulled from the Missouri River near …
Read More »Callaway County deputies arrest parole absconder
Callaway County deputies said Thursday they arrested a man for violating parole. Samuel Gourley, 37, was on parole for burglary, stealing, property damage and other related crimes. …
Read More »Missouri River levels start to drop
The Missouri River starts to drop Thursday in mid-Missouri. It crested early Thursday morning in Jefferson City at nearly 26.5 feet. Forecasters expect it to remain at …
Read More »CPOA says survey shows officer morale improving
Columbia’s police officer’s union says morale is up among the rank-and-file. The Columbia Police Officers Association says an internal survey released Wednesday yesterday (wed) shows more than …
Read More »House advances proposed changes to vehicle inspection requirements
(Missourinet) The Missouri House has passed a bill that would require inspections for vehicles at least 10 years old or with more than 150,000 miles, instead of …
Read More »Southern Boone Fire requests property tax hike
President Jim Cunningham has been with the Southern Boone Fire Protection District since 1985. He’s seen major growth in the Ashland area, meaning more work for his …
Read More »After Mueller, Trump allies counsel against pardon push
(AP) – The end of the special counsel’s investigation is sparking fresh speculation that President Donald Trump might pardon some of those charged in the probe. It’s …
Read More »DeVos defends cutting Special Olympics funding
(AP) Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is defending her proposal to eliminate funding to the Special Olympics. DeVos said Wednesday that she “loves” the Special Olympics’ work but …
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