(AP) – Chicago police say “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he …
Read More »Columbia sets up public survey during city manager search
What are you looking for in Columbia’s next city manager? The consultant hired by the city to find the next manager has set up a survey to …
Read More »Jefferson City construction owner accused of bank fraud
The owner of a Jefferson City construction firm is accused of bank fraud in connection with a remodeling project in a Columbia school. Anthony Adrian owns Jeff …
Read More »Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
(AP) – Prosecutors say a Coast Guard lieutenant is a “domestic terrorist” who wrote about biological attacks and had a hit list that included prominent Democrats and …
Read More »Missouri bill targets fentanyl, date-rape drug possession
(AP) – Possessing and dealing fentanyl and date-rape drugs would be a felony under a bill pending in the Missouri House. House members gave the measure first-round …
Read More »Jefferson City mayor backs new Port Authority
You could soon see a lot more barges navigating the Missouri River. A House Committee is discussing a plan this week to deed over 100 acres of …
Read More »Missouri Senate vote on sports betting may come soon
We could see a vote this week in the Missouri Senate on bills looking to legalize sports betting in the state. Mike Winter with the Missouri Gaming …
Read More »Abuse victims tell bishops of trauma, pain
(AP) – Catholic Church leaders attending a landmark Vatican summit on preventing clergy sex abuse have heard videotaped testimony from victims of the trauma of their abuse …
Read More »‘Excessive fines’ ban applies to states, Supreme Court says
(AP) — Tyson Timbs admitted he’d sold drugs, and he accepted his sentence without a fight. What he wouldn’t quietly accept was the police seizing and keeping …
Read More »Death investigation in northeast Columbia
A death investigation is underway in northeast Columbia. Police told ABC 17 about the body at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on Quail Drive near Paris and Vandiver. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Matt Pitzer on Councilman Thomas ethics controversy
Matt Pitzer has some problems with fellow Columbia city councilman Ian Thomas’ proposed deal with a private developer, calling it disappointing, unethical, and maybe illegal. “You give …
Read More »Blues win franchise-record 11th straight
(AP) – Ryan O’Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night for their franchise-record 11th …
Read More »Man charged after deadly shooting still at large
Boone County authorities say a man charged in an east Columbia shooting death last month is still at large. Garland Wisley, 60, is charged with 2nd Degree …
Read More »Border wall, bullet train: California vs. Trump escalates
(AP) – Disputes over President Donald Trump’s border wall and California’s bullet train are intensifying the feud between the White House and the nation’s most populous state. …
Read More »Missouri House moves bill to revamp minimum sentencing laws
(AP) – The Missouri House is advancing a bill that would largely undo mandatory minimum sentencing laws. House members gave the measure initial approval in a voice …
Read More »Trump nominates Jeffrey Rosen for deputy attorney general
(AP) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Jeffrey Rosen to be the next deputy attorney general. Rosen is currently the deputy transportation secretary and oversees the …
Read More »Randolph County Sheriff issues scam alerts
Randolph County’s sheriff is putting out a scam alert. Mark Nichols says someone is using the phone number from the courthouse pretending to be a defense attorney. …
Read More »Two meth arrests in Kingdom City
A couple meth suspects are picked up in Kingdom City. Deputies say they arrested Fulton natives Mindy Cook, 34, and Dexter Richmond, 47, during a traffic stop …
Read More »Russia ‘remains open’ for arms talks with US
(AP) – President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants friendly relations with the United States and remains open for arms control talks with Washington. Putin, speaking in Wednesday’s …
Read More »Columbia Planned Parenthood clinic reopens
Columbia’s Planned Parenthood clinic has re-opened. It was closed for more than a week, after a fire started there early on Sunday, Feb. 10. No one was …
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