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Senator Schmitt’s protege, a former Jefferson City attorney is tabbed for a federal judgeship

A good man for the job. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is proud the President has nominated Jesus Osete for a federal judgeship.. Osete, who’s now with the Department of Justice, […]

Date published: August 25, 2026

Stiffer penalties for Missouri drivers who break school bus laws

Think twice before you decide to whip around that stopped school bus. The new law raising fines and penalties kicks in at the end of the month. Not only will […]

Date published: August 24, 2026

Cash or checks won’t get it any longer at many M-U Health locations

Cash and checks will no longer work at most M-U Health outpatient clinics. But patients can still use cash at Capital Region and at University Hospital customer service at checkout. […]

Date published: August 24, 2026

(LISTEN): Some Columbia-area residents are spending 50 percent of income on rent, Love Columbia says

A Columbia organization that assists residents who struggle to provide for their basic needs says they’re always looking at wages and the price of rent. Love Columbia is a non-profit […]

Date published: August 24, 2026

(LISTEN): U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt says Mizzou’s new north end zone project looks great

Missouri’s junior senator predicts that Mizzou football fans will love the new $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project in Columbia. Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz (left) and U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt […]

Date published: August 23, 2026

Lawsuit targets kids’ mental health center

A children’s behavioral health center in Waynesville is being sued for allowing kids in their care to be sexually assaulted. The two plaintiffs say they were 11 and 16 – […]

Date published: August 22, 2026

Adding another floor of cells to Cole County Jail won’t come cheap

Jefferson City leaders plan to ask you to approve a hike in the city’s public safety sales tax in November. And the Cole County Sheriff says he’ll need a separate […]

Date published: August 21, 2026

Organizers of Ashland’s Cattlemen Days rodeo encourage you to carpool next weekend

Rodeo fans from throughout mid-Missouri will be in Ashland next weekend for the 2026 Cattlemen Days rodeo. People of all ages enjoy the Cattlemen Days Rodeo in Ashland (file photo […]

Date published: August 21, 2026

One Mid – Mo county is getting rid of Flock cameras

The ‘eye in the sky’ Flock cameras are going away in Pulaski County. The Sheriff says citizens’ complaints about the license plate – reader cameras outweigh their usefulness. He says […]

Date published: August 21, 2026

U.S. Senators Hawley and Schmitt visit Missouri state fair in Sedalia; Friday is Missouri Electric Cooperatives day

Friday is Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day at the state fair in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia. U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem) attends the Missouri State Fair in […]

Date published: August 21, 2026

UPDATE: MoDOT says law changing speed limits won’t take effect until evaluation is finished

Missouri transportation officials say a new law that raises speed limits on some rural interstates to 75 miles per hour won’t take effect until an evaluation of eligible locations is […]

Date published: August 20, 2026

Wrongful death case in MU frat member death renewed

There’s now an appeal in a wrongful death suit filed by the family of a Mizzou frat member who died in Nashville back in 2024. Riley Strain was a member […]

Date published: August 20, 2026