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Fire damages mobile home in Ashland

ASHLAND - Fire gutted a home on Eastside Drive in Ashland on Wednesday night. Three nearby buildings were damaged. ... More >>

5 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:18:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Mid-Missouri experiences less traffic issues than expected during 2017 eclipse

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri State Highway Patrol anticipated the 2017 eclipse would cause problems on highways and roads in mid-Missouri.... More >>

6 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:40:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Local arts contribute to Boone County economic growth

COLUMBIA - Art is food for the soul and the economy. According to a new study, the nonprofit arts... More >>

7 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:39:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Suspect believed to be escaped inmate in standoff with SWAT, deputies

CALLAWAY COUNTY - Callaway County Sheriff's deputies, state troopers and a SWAT team on Wednesday surrounded a home where an... More >>

7 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 5:55:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in Top Stories

Neighborhood petition sparks public forum for Rollins Road

COLUMBIA - High speeds and heavy traffic along Rollins Road resulted in a public forum Wednesday night. Columbia Public Works... More >>

8 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 4:55:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in Top Stories

UM Board of Curators to approve stadium expansion project

COLUMBIA - On Friday, The University of Missouri Board of Curators are expected to approve the Memorial Stadium South Expansion... More >>

9 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:58:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in Top Stories

Greitens' does Facebook Live on education, broadband and assassination comments

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens once again pushed for Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D-St. Louis) to resign after her... More >>

10 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:42:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Graduate students and workers gather for rally

COLUMBIA – Graduate students at the University of Missouri say while they've achieved a lot of success in the past... More >>

10 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:41:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Solar eclipse tourism could bring more than $1 million to Columbia

COLUMBIA – The solar eclipse has come and gone, and Columbia is saying the once-in-a-lifetime event brought around $1.36 million... More >>

10 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:39:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Greitens makes several board, commission appointments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Eric Greitens announced appointments to several boards and commissions, including three new members of... More >>

10 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:25:30 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Downtown Leadership Council urges traffic study

COLUMBIA - Traffic in downtown Columbia is already chaotic, especially due to the ongoing construction near campus. Throw in... More >>

10 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 3:25:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Powerball jackpot has Mid-Missouri excited

COLUMBIA - The Powerball jackpot has reached its' second highest total in history, estimated at $700 million, which someone could... More >>

11 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:30:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

CPD looking for suspect in shots fired incident

COLUMBIA - Columbia police are looking for the man they say fired shots at a vehicle. Investigators say a... More >>

11 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:26:43 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Oklahoma tribe pushes bid for Missouri casino

CUBA, Mo. (AP) — A Native American tribe in Oklahoma is hiring lobbyists in its bid to open a casino... More >>

11 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:16:26 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Turbulence forces plane to land in St. Louis; 3 injured

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three people are recovering from injuries after strong turbulence forced a regional airline plane to divert... More >>

11 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:05:07 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

St. Louis has removed Confederacy-related street

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Just months after dismantling a Confederate memorial, the city of St. Louis has torn up a... More >>

12 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 1:04:28 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

The harassment claims at Missouri's Capitol inspire's new intern website

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — There's a new website aimed at providing sexual harassment resources to interns following past allegations... More >>

13 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:37:57 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Governor Greitens hints at consequences for Trump assassination Facebook post

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Governor Eric Greitens says if a state lawmaker who expressed hope on Facebook that... More >>

13 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:25:00 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Fire damages mobile home in Ashland

Suspect believed to be escaped inmate in standoff with SWAT, deputies

UM Board of Curators to approve stadium expansion project

Neighborhood petition sparks public forum for Rollins Road

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