A convicted Columbia triple killer has been executed, despite calls for clemency from Pope Francis and two congressional Democrats from Missouri. Ernest Lee Johnson was executed by …
Read More »BREAKING: Missouri’s governor rejects clemency request from convicted Columbia triple killer
Missouri’s governor has rejected a clemency request from convicted Columbia triple killer Ernest Lee Johnson, clearing the way for Tuesday’s scheduled execution in southeast Missouri’s Bonne Terre. …
Read More »Death penalty opponents request clemency for convicted Columbia triple murderer
Supporters of a convicted Columbia triple killer who’s set to be executed on Tuesday in Boone Terre are urging Missouri’s governor to grant clemency in the case. 61-year-old …
Read More »Missouri’s governor says gas tax will benefit rural roads and bridges
Missouri’s governor is praising state lawmakers in both parties for approving the first gasoline tax increase in 25 years. The gas tax signed by GOP Governor Mike …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Jefferson City lawmakers to meet with Korean War veterans Tuesday, about memorial bill
Missouri’s governor will meet with Korean War veterans and two lawmakers at the Statehouse in Jefferson City on Tuesday morning, to celebrate passage of legislation designating a …
Read More »MoDOT: Missouri has seen 700 percent increase in unhelmeted motorcyclist fatalities this year, compared to 2020 to date
State transportation officials say motorcycle crash fatalities in Missouri have increased since the Legislature repealed the state’s helmet law. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) highway safety program …
Read More »Expect long backups on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during Roots ‘N Blues, into next week
State transportation officials are warning you to expect significant backups and delays on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during the Roots ‘N Blues festival. The state Department …
Read More »Missouri highway safety conference to wrap up Wednesday in Columbia
Federal highway officials are in Columbia on this Wednesday morning to deliver a report to a few hundred transportation professionals, law enforcement officers and safety advocates. Missouri’s …
Read More »Several hundred transportation, law enforcement and safety professionals in Columbia for conference
Missouri’s governor is praising the state’s transportation director for his work in managing the nation’s seventh-largest highway system, with limited funding. Governor Mike Parson (R) made his …
Read More »Missouri Bicentennial Inaugural ball and fireworks display is Saturday evening in Jefferson City
More than 2,000 Missourians have already RSVP’d for Saturday evening’s Bicentennial inaugural ball in Jefferson City, which is black-tie optional. It will take place on the Missouri …
Read More »100 floats and entries for Saturday’s Missouri Bicentennial parade in Jefferson City
More than 1,000 people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Saturday morning’s Bicentennial Inaugural parade, which begins at 10 outside the State Capitol. About …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Nick Schroer discusses President Biden’s vaccine mandate, on the Mike Ferguson Show
State Rep. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon) wants Missouri’s governor to call a special session regarding President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schroer says if Governor Parson doesn’t call one, the …
Read More »Missouri governor’s vetoes sustained by Legislature; Lincoln County highlighted during House debate
None of the vetoes from Missouri’s governor were overridden by the state Legislature on Wednesday in Jefferson City. While the House voted to override the Governor Mike …
Read More »Flags at half-staff at government buildings across Missouri Thursday, for fallen U.S. Marine
Missouri’s governor says a fallen Marine from Wentzville who was killed in late August in Afghanistan put his life on the line protecting U.S. service members and …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye joins “Wake Up Columbia” to preview veto session
State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appeared live in-studio on “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s legislative veto session. While he’s a strong supporter of GOP Governor Mike …
Read More »Missouri’s veto session starts Wednesday afternoon
Missouri’s annual legislative veto session in Jefferson City begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. Both GOP-controlled chambers will gavel-in at high noon, and will decide whether they want …
Read More »DESE to testify Wednesday about Missouri’s Office of Childhood
We’ll learn details Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City about Missouri’s Office of Childhood. House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chair Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) has called a …
Read More »Missouri Capitol dome shines red and blue, for 9-11 anniversary
Residents and motorists in downtown Jefferson City and along Highway 54 noticed the Missouri Capitol dome shining red and blue Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Governor …
Read More »Columbia state lawmaker’s farmers market legislation is now law
Bipartisan legislation allowing Missouri women and children eligible for WIC to use their benefits at local farmers markets is now in effect. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed …
Read More »Two Jefferson City Police employees presented with Medal of Valor award
Two Jefferson City Police officers have received the Medal of Valor award from Missouri’s governor, for their roles in a deadly April 2020 incident involving a man …
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