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Social workers sit down with legislators on issues facing young people

COLUMBIA – Local education and social services professionals talked to mid-Missouri legislators about a number of issues facing young people,... More >>

9 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 8:23:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Columbia electric rate increase proposal voted down

COLUMBIA – The price of electricity won't be going up for now. The Columbia City Council struck down an... More >>

9 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 8:18:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

City Council approves changes to bus routes

COLUMBIA – Bus riders will soon find themselves waiting a little bit longer for their ride. On Monday, the City... More >>

10 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:38:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

3rd Greitens' appointee to Board of Education withdraws

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A third person appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens to the state board of education won't serve... More >>

10 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:12:35 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Welcome Home moves into new veterans shelter facility

COLUMBIA - After a July grand opening, Welcome Home was able to move veterans into its new facility on Tuesday... More >>

11 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:18:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Mother who left son to die in overheated room sentenced

ST. CHARLES (AP) — A Missouri woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for leaving her 2-year-old son... More >>

12 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5:35:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

AG Hawley announces investigation into Equifax

JEFFERSON CITY - Attorney General Josh Hawley announced his office's investigation into Equifax Tuesday, along with attorneys general from 43... More >>

13 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:48:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Tattoo and piercing shop weighs in on more young people getting body modifications

COLUMBIA - They are becoming a common sight, tattoos and piercings. According to medical professionals, more young adults and adolescents... More >>

14 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:49:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Rural hospital provider announces plans to keep Fulton Medical Center open

FULTON - Tuesday, Callaway County Commissioners announced the change of ownership for the Fulton Medical Center to a rural hospital... More >>

14 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:45:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Trooper involved in lake drowning death gets probation, 10 days in jail

LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The state trooper who had Brandon Ellingson in his custody when he drowned in 2014... More >>

14 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:21:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in Top Stories

Another Columbia church becomes a sanctuary space for immigrants

COLUMBIA - Rock Bridge Christian Church is now a sanctuary space. Sunday, the congregation voted in favor of the decision... More >>

14 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:18:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Missouri city hosting national cave convention

HANNIBAL (AP) — Cave enthusiasts are gathering in northeastern Missouri this week for a national cave convention. The Herald-Whig... More >>

16 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1:30:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Missouri mother charged in baby's co-sleeping death

ROGERSVILLE (AP) — A Missouri mother whose baby died while sleeping in an adult bed is charged with child endangerment.... More >>

16 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:59:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

JCPS officials "disappointed" by racially insensitive photo posted online

JEFFERSON CITY - JCPS Superintendent Larry Linthacum hopes to use a "racially insensitive" photograph as a teachable moment for the... More >>

17 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:27:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Settlement reached in butter flavoring case

ST. JOSEPH (AP) — A company has agreed to pay $5 million to settle claims that its butter flavoring chemicals... More >>

17 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:16:00 PM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Missouri man charged with suffocating bedridden father

POPLAR BLUFF (AP) — A southeast Missouri man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 85-year-old bedridden... More >>

17 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:59:00 AM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Kansas sanctions Missouri doctor over 13-year-old's abortion

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has suspended a Missouri doctor's medical license for 90 days for failing to preserve a... More >>

18 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:44:00 AM CDT September 19, 2017 in News

Suspect in Friday night homicide arrested for deleting text messages

COLUMBIA - A suspect police said is connected Friday's night homicide in the 1800 block of Mckee Street has been... More >>

18 hours ago Tuesday, September 19 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:34:00 AM CDT September 19, 2017 in Top Stories

JCPS officials "disappointed" by racially insensitive photo posted online

Social workers sit down with legislators on issues facing young people

City Council approves changes to bus routes

Welcome Home moves into new veterans shelter facility

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