Authorities in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Audrain County say significant hail on Thursday afternoon caused damage to numerous vehicles and homes. Mexico Public Safety Major Brice Mesko says …
Read More »Motorist who led mid-Missouri authorities on high-speed pursuit is captured
Charges are pending this morning against the suspect who led authorities on a high-speed pursuit Wednesday afternoon on a highway in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau and Cole counties. Moniteau …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia and Jefferson City under wind advisory
While any severe weather threat for mid-Missouri has ended, there is still a wind advisory in effect until 3 this (Monday) afternoon. The National Weather Service’s (NWS) …
Read More »Key Missouri lawmaker expects movement next week on state employee pay raise plan
Missouri’s House Budget Committee chair is optimistic about Governor Parson’s proposed 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all state employees. Governor Mike Parson (R) has …
Read More »Commerce bank one for one food drive with Zimmer Communications in mid-Missouri has raised at least $65,000
While final numbers are still being calculated, Wednesday’s 16th annual Commerce Bank one for one food drive with Zimmer Communications has raised more than $65,000. That word …
Read More »$8-million campaign is launched to build new Christian Academy school in Jefferson City
Saying the school has outgrown its current location capacity, Jefferson City-area parents and educators are trying to raise $8.3 million to build a new River Oak Christian …
Read More »Toys for Tots celebrates 75th anniversary; a famous Missourian designed its logo
Missouri’s governor is praising the legacy and impact of the popular Toys for Tots program, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation …
Read More »Missouri drought relief details could be announced today
Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission has called a special meeting for today (Monday) to consider aid for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. Governor Mike Parson has …
Read More »Boone and Cole counties included in Missouri governor’s drought order
Missouri’s governor has signed an executive order declaring a drought alert for 53 counties in southern and mid-Missouri, including Boone, Cole and Cooper counties. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Collision on Highway 54 in Cole County kills elderly woman
An elderly Jefferson City woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 54 in Cole County. The crash happened on Thursday afternoon, south of Jefferson …
Read More »Overnight storms knock power out to several hundred Boone County homes
UPDATE AT 8:22 AM: Boone Electric Cooperative crews have restored power to almost 500 residents across Boone County. There are still seven customers left without power in …
Read More »Well-known businessman leading committee supporting Boone County’s local use tax ballot measure
Supporters of an April Boone County use tax ballot measure say Boone is the last county among its contiguous counties to approve a use tax. Boone County …
Read More »Columbia and Jefferson City are covered in separate winter weather advisories
The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased snow projection totals for mid-Missouri for Thursday and Friday. A winter weather advisory began at 9 am for Boone, Audrain …
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