JEFFERSON CITY (AP): Missouri House budgeters are considering ditching Gov. Mike Parson’s proposal to borrow $350 million for bridge repairs. House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith on …
Read More »Hawley denies insider had seat at table during Secretary of State investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A newspaper reports Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft allowed a top supporter of Josh Hawley to sit in on interviews during an …
Read More »Minimum wage on the rise in Missouri
You won’t get rich making $8.60 an hour. Missouri’s minimum wage is at that rate and will grow 85-cents a year through 2023. The National Federation of …
Read More »Callaway County man charged with child abuse
The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney Stephen Abbott, 39, Monday with child abuse and tampering with a victim. The department did not release many details beyond that the …
Read More »Cole County deputies begin carrying Narcan, already save woman
A mid-Missouri woman is alive Friday morning thanks to a dose of Narcan. Cole County deputies found her not breathing and turning blue Tuesday night, showing signs …
Read More »After some tweaks, Fitzwater bill moves out of committee
There’s a slight update to the state lawmaker pushing a constitutional amendment that could put him out of a job. Representative Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) wants to …
Read More »CPS begins 2019-20 school year budget process
Budget season is underway for the Columbia Public Schools district. Wednesday night, members of the district’s Finance Committee learned that projecting revenue for next year amounts to …
Read More »Southwest Columbia drive-by suspect arrested
A man tied to some drive-by shootings in Columbia is now in jail. Deputies arrested Sylvester Williams on Tuesday night on Rogers Street between Providence and College. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Proposal would cut number of state lawmakers
(Missourinet) A mid-Missouri state lawmaker proposed a constitutional amendment Monday in Jefferson City that would reduce the Missouri House’s size from 163 to 136. State Rep. Travis …
Read More »Fulton man sentenced for I-70 chase, gunshots
It’s a 30-year prison sentence for the Fulton man who fired several shots during a police chase on I-70. Russell Moore (left), 28, and Victoria Buol drove …
Read More »Royals catcher Perez having season-ending Tommy John surgery
(AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, keeping the six-time All-Star off …
Read More »Reports: NKorea rebuilding structures at rocket site
(AP) – North Korea is reportedly restoring facilities at its long-range rocket launch site that it had dismantled as part of disarmament steps last year. The development …
Read More »R Kelly breaks silence, denies sexual abuse charges
(AP) – An emotional R. Kelly says he’s being “assassinated” and denies sexually abusing women and controlling their lives. “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday broadcast Kelly’s first …
Read More »Stretch of Highway 15 north of Mexico closed indefinitely
The stretch of Highway 15 a mile north of Mexico won’t be re-opening anytime soon. MoDot says about 600 feet of the road’s surface is significantly damaged …
Read More »Columbia officials testify in favor of city, school bus deal
(Missourinet) Some Missouri cities have buses with plenty of open seats. Some school districts need a cheap way to get older students to class. State Rep. Chuck …
Read More »Monster twister takes 10 relatives from 1 Alabama family
(AP) – Two cousins have a hard time counting all the relatives they lost to a tornado that wiped out a rural community in Alabama. Cordarrly Jones …
Read More »(AUDIO) Matt Pitzer on plans for new fire station
Listen to the Wake Up Columbia chat with Councilman Matt Pitzer at the link below. More info on the city’s purchase here.
Read More »New State Highway Patrol superintendent appointed
(MissouriNet) Missouri has a new superintendent of the State Highway Patrol. Eric Olson, who has been serving as the acting superintendent, takes over the statewide law enforcement …
Read More »Columbia council approves land deal for new fire station
The Columbia City Council on Monday night agreed to spend $2.25 million to buy 9.6 acres of land at Scott Blvd. and Route KK. That will be …
Read More »Two men sentenced for Columbia prostitution ring
Two people who ran a brothel out of a Columbia home learn how long they will spend in prison. A federal judge on Monday sentenced Barry Manthe …
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