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What does Missouri congressional map decision mean for your November ballot?

Denny Hoskins says the petition challenging the newly drawn Missouri Congressional maps is null and void. The Secretary of State had until yesterday to rule on the maps. He says […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

Cole County election returns – Final Tally

COLE COUNTY election tallies 5th District Congressional GOP Primary (in Cole) – Ric Brattin beat Taylor Burks 6th District State Senate – Rudy Veit leading Jake Vogel district wide (Veit […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

Jefferson City’s Lincoln University unveils state-of-the-art $45.5 million health and security sciences institute

Missouri’s governor, a former governor, Jefferson City’s mayor and community leaders joined Lincoln University president Dr. John Moseley at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting for LU’s $45.5 Health and Security Sciences Institute (HSSI). […]

Date published: August 4, 2026

Cold case Cole County murder cases is back on

A Cole County murder case dating back to the 1990’s is back on. Judge Emily Fretwell had dismissed the murder case against William ‘Chris’ Niemet in the 1991 death of […]

Date published: August 4, 2026

You’ll see a packed ballot in Cole County

You’ll pick the Republican candidate for the 5th District Missouri congressman. 6 – candidates are on the GOP ballot, including presumed front – runners Taylor Burks and Ric Brattin. The […]

Date published: August 4, 2026

(LISTEN): First responders say new south Columbia ambulance station will help reduce response times

Columbia-based Boone Health officials are joining fire and EMS officials in touting the importance of a new ambulance station in fast-growing south Columbia. The new Boone Health ambulance station #12 […]

Date published: August 4, 2026

Special mural plans to remember fallen cop

A new mural will honor the Hermann police officer who killed during an arrest. Sgt. Mason Griffith died as he and officer Adam Sullentrup tried to arrest Kenneth Simpson who […]

Date published: August 3, 2026

‘YES’ on 5?

The Governor wants your ‘yes’ vote on Amendment – 5 … Mike Kehoe says the measure would eventually eliminate Missouri’s income tax. Opponents claim passage of Amendment – 5 will […]

Date published: August 3, 2026

(LISTEN): Boone Electric celebrating its 90th anniversary; they’re facing challenges, like all electric cooperatives

The general manager of Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative says talent retention within the labor force and technical skills are among the biggest challenges facing Boone Electric and other electric cooperatives. […]

Date published: August 2, 2026

Former Mizzou football and NFL star Tony Galbreath honored this weekend in Fulton

Park officials in mid-Missouri’s Fulton say Saturday’s dedication of the Carver park basketball courts to honor former University of Missouri football star Tony Galbreath highlight the importance of parks in […]

Date published: August 2, 2026

UPDATE: Mid-Missouri under a tornado watch until Friday night

Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, Fulton, Boonville, Moberly, Mexico and most of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area are under a tornado watch until 11 Friday night. The National Weather […]

Date published: July 31, 2026

Former Mizzou coach won’t be behind the wheel for while

Coach Pink is going to need a sober chauffeur. The judge has dismissed former Mizzou Football Coach Gary Pinkel’s civil case to hang onto his driver’s license. Pinkel got a […]

Date published: July 31, 2026