Join the KOMU 8 Smart Decision 2012 Virtual Watch Party

Greitens, Missouri lawmakers to discuss utilities bills

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri House members are set to begin considering legislation as part of a special session called... More >>

16 minutes ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:41:31 AM CDT in News

Former St. Louis-area principal facing another charge

CLAYTON (AP) — A former suburban St. Louis high school principal already accused of having a sexual relationship with a... More >>

2 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:49:55 AM CDT in News

Lincoln University plans to cut 48 jobs, reduce salaries

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Lincoln University in Jefferson City plans to cut 48 jobs and reduce salaries as it tries... More >>

2 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:34:13 AM CDT in News

Search for escaped 20-foot python continues in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Residents around Rogersville are being warned to keep their eyes out for a 20-foot Burmese python that's... More >>

3 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:24:00 AM CDT in Top Stories

GPS devices to be removed from many Missouri sex offenders

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A court ruling requires Missouri to at least temporarily remove GPS monitoring devices from some sex... More >>

3 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:07:03 AM CDT in News

Abbas adviser says Trump visit could reopen path to talks

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian official says he expects President Donald Trump's visit to the Holy Land... More >>

4 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:00:01 AM CDT in News

6-year-old's plea to end violence goes viral

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 6-year-old St. Louis boy's plea for an end to violence has been viewed by tens... More >>

6 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:42:00 AM CDT in News

Central Missouri Honor Flight mission honors veterans from three wars

COLUMBIA – Central Missouri Honor Flight completed its second flight of the year to honor 75 war veterans on Monday.... More >>

10 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:53:00 AM CDT in News

Secretary of state to discuss small business with chamber of commerce

COLUMBIA – Jay Ashcroft will make his first visit to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce since becoming the Missouri secretary... More >>

10 hours ago May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 Tuesday, May 23 2017 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:00:00 AM CDT in News

Fulton tornado sirens set off prematurely; no threat in area

FULTON - Tornado sirens in Fulton sounded around 8:30 p.m. Monday night, but there was no severe weather in... More >>

14 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 9:16:00 PM CDT in News

Legislators back to work on Steel Mill Bill after interrupted break

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Legislators introduced three new versions of the “Steel Mill Bill” after returning from their one-week... More >>

15 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 7:58:00 PM CDT in News

Rare black rhino born at St. Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The newest addition to the St. Louis Zoo is a critically endangered black rhino. The... More >>

16 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 7:45:00 PM CDT in Continuous News

Senator calls on Greitens to expand session

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Missouri state Sen. Rob Schaaf is calling on Gov. Eric Greitens to expand the scope of... More >>

16 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 7:30:00 PM CDT in News

TARGET 8: Hallsville suicide raises questions about Missouri schools' bullying policies

HALLSVILLE - Some Hallsville parents are questioning their children's safety in the school district after the suicide death of middle... More >>

17 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 6:06:00 PM CDT in Target 8

MU's draft budget would eliminate 328 full-time jobs

COLUMBIA - The University of Missouri's plan to handle massive budget cuts includes the elimination of about 383 jobs, through... More >>

20 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 3:52:00 PM CDT in News

Weekly Wellness: Foods that fight inflammation

(COLUMBIA) - Last week, we talked about inflammation and how it can contribute to weight gain. This week we’re going... More >>

20 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 3:13:00 PM CDT in News

Documentary tells story of nature, resilience in post-tornado Joplin

JOPLIN (AP) - On Monday's anniversary of the Joplin tornado that cut a path of destruction through the city in... More >>

21 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 2:55:00 PM CDT in News

Trial over fatal state trooper crash begins

ST. CHARLES - The trial of the state of Missouri vs. Serghei Comerzan for the death of Missouri State Trooper,... More >>

22 hours ago May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday, May 22 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 1:34:00 PM CDT in News

Join the KOMU 8 Smart Decision 2012 Virtual Watch Party

More News

Coming Up Next

Tonight's Schedule