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Latest in Rios Trial
COLUMBIA - The second day of Steven Rios' trial ended with testimony from former colleagues.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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Disaster Relief for Business Owners
COLUMBIA - Many Missourians got hit by floods back in mid-September, now the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to help.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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Missouri Wine Business Thrives
HERMANN - Missouri is 11th on a national list for top wine production.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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Nixon Outlines Budget Plan
COLUMBIA - Governor-Elect Jay Nixon outlined the first steps he'll take to confront an estimated $342 million budget shortfall when he takes office in January.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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Shopping Closer to Home
CENTRALIA - Customers are choosing local retailers over Columbia for holiday shopping.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:44 PM
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Whooping Cough Increase
BOONE COUNTY - The Boone County Health Department is seeing more cases of whooping cough this year.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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Fire at The Links Apartments
COLUMBIA - The fire sent flames through the roof and filled the air with smoke.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:41 PM
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Local car dealers struggle in tough economic times.
Car Sales Down in Missouri
FULTON - CEO's from America's top auto makers met in Washington to try and persuade Congress for bailout money.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 6:16 PM
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The COLT Railroad tracks at Highway 63.
Funds Needed for Railroad Upgrades
COLUMBIA - The Colt Railroad crossing on Highway 63 has been the scene of many, many accidents.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 6:04 PM
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MODOT plows prepares for winter weather.
MoDOT Prepares for Winter
JEFFERSON CITY - As the harsh winter weather approaches mid-Missouri, MoDOT crews say they're working hard to prepare for the snow.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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Santa's Workshop in Full Swing
JEFFERSON CITY - Many shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday, but not everyone is financially able to splurge.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 5:46 PM
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Burglaries Common During Holidays
COLUMBIA - With gifts and packages under the tree, it is important to take extra security precautions.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 9:43 PM
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Group Discusses Bullying
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Association of Social Welfare (MASW) works with communities to address important issues, and discussed bullying for the first time Tuesday night.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
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Nixon Hopes to Change Budget
JEFFERSON CITY - The office of Governor-Elect Jay Nixon announced the State of Missouri faces a projected shortfall of more than $340 million this year.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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Olsen Assumes Interim Position
COLUMBIA - The Boone County Fire District hopes it's calmed the flames of the last few months.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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Olsen Named Interim Chief
COLUMBIA - The smoke has cleared after months of fussing and fighting at the Boone County Fire District.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 8:22 PM
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Free Smoke Detectors
COLUMBIA - Firefighters say the holiday month is a busy season for house fires.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 8:07 PM
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Driver's Ed Gets Big Boost


COLUMBIA - There was a time when most Missouri students took driver's education. However, that is not the case today.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:19 PM
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Health Grant To Aid Columbia Youth
COLUMBIA - One hundred and twenty students from Grant and Lee elementary schools walked to the YouZeum Tuesday morning to learn about exercising and healthy eating.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:07 PM
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First Day of Rios Retrial
COLUMBIA - Steven Rios is back in court for the first day of his retrial.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:22 AM
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Holiday Road Wreckage
JEFFERSON CITY - Car crashes killed 11 Missourians over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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MEM Makes Layoffs
COLUMBIA - Of the four state offices, Columbia receives the most job loss.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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Internet In Parks
COLUMBIA - Flat Branch Park could soon be a Wi-Fi zone.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:44 PM
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Train Preferences
JEFFERSON CITY - A federal law means more oversight on private railroad companies that have Amtrak trains on the tracks.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 8:57 PM
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Holiday Fire Safety
COLUMBIA - Beginning Monday until Jan. 4, the Columbia Fire Department wants to light your way to safety.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:58 PM
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Fire Investigation
COLUMBIA - An investigation into a weekend fire is underway.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 5:28 PM
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Union Pacific Donation
JEFFERSON CITY - On Monday, Union Pacific Railroad made getting food a lot easier for many mid-Missourians.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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Driving for a Difference
FULTON - One new resident wants to ensure nobody feels the need to take the wheel after a night of taking shots.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 4:00 PM
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Jury For New Trial
CLAY COUNTY - Jury selection in the new trial of Steven Rios began Monday.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:54 PM
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Early Voting Discussion
COLUMBIA - Democratic Representative-Elect Chris Kelly and Representative Paul Quinn met Monday to talk about election reform.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:07 PM
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Harlan Memorial Vandalized
MOBERLY - A new memorial honoring a fallen man has already seen better days.
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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Cowboy Christensen
COLUMBIA - Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen is leaving MU for the head coaching position at Wyoming.
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 8:10 PM
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Fans React to the Rivalry Game
COLUMBIA - The Border Showdown rivalry between Missouri and Kansas added another chapter Saturday.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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House Fire in Millersburg
MILLERSBURG - You may have noticed a cloud of smoke way off in Millersburg Saturday that could be seen from Columbia.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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Neighborhood Nuisance
COLUMBIA - Someone new to Columbia may not think twice about 317 Lasalle Place, but people living nearby know of the numerous police visits there.
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 9:28 PM
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Black Friday Turnout
COLUMBIA - Hardcore Black Friday shoppers didn't wake up before the sun rose-- they just didn't go to sleep.
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 9:49 PM
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Attacks In India Affect Students
COLUMBIA - Mid-Missouri residents are spending this holiday period watching and waiting for news from India.
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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Car Crashes into Columbia Home
COLUMBIA - Firefighters responded to 1513 Rollins Road in the early hours of Friday morning.
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 5:22 AM
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Agents Rally For Regulation
COLUMBIA - Repossession agents are making more trips through Mid-Missouri, seizing vehicles from debtors who are behind on car payments.
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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Food For All
COLUMBIA - People traveled from all over Mid-Missouri to join together at Nephew's Night Club for the Everybody Eats event.
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 6:55 PM
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Thanksgiving Out of the Kitchen
COLUMBIA - Boone Tavern assistant manager James Gray says his workers are happy to come in for the holiday as they are helping others unable to cook for Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 7:42 PM
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A Mother's Tragedy
STOVER - This past year has been tough for Monica Hudson, who has suffered more than anyone can imagine.
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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Law Sends Holiday Greeting
COLUMBIA - Wednesday mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies held their annual Home for the Holiday's Special Traffic Enforcement.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 9:50 PM
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Clydesdales Have New Home
COOPER COUNTY - Some famous stars from commercials and magazines have taken up residence in Cooper County.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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Columbia Burglary Increase
COLUMBIA - Columbia police say tight financial conditions may lead more people to commit crimes, especially burglaries.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 6:17 PM
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Energy Assistance Fears
MID-MISSOURI - More people are having trouble paying their bills this year, and agencies that can help could be in need themselves.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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Hiring Freeze Worries Students
COLUMBIA - The University of Missouri System hiring freeze raises concerns for graduate students at MU.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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Paulsell Blames Board
COLUMBIA - After a controversial tenure, the Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Steve Paulsell, says he's stepping down but not by choice.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
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Fire District Controversy
OSAGE BEACH - The Osage Beach Fire Protection Board of Directors met Tuesday afternoon with just one item on its agenda: picking an interim board member.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:09 PM
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Students Show Thanks
NEW FRANKLIN - Some mid-Missouri students are giving more than thanks this holiday season.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:26 PM
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Fire Chief Retires
COLUMBIA - A controversial era at the Boone County Fire Protection District is ending Tuesday night.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:50 PM
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Trike-a-Thon Helps Kids
COLUMBIA - In the spirit of giving, kids at Columbia's First Christian Church hit the road to help those in need.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 5:40 PM
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Horse Market Drops
BOONVILLE - Three horses abandoned on Road 184 near Williamsburg Nov. 19 are still in limbo.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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Hiring Freeze Exceptions
COLUMBIA - MU's Chancellor answered questions about the campus hiring freeze.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:18 PM
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Blunt Saves Turkeys
JEFFERSON CITY - Two turkeys can sleep safely this Thanksgiving. Gov. Matt Blunt pardoned Stewie and Turkulese Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 5:45 PM
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Exploring Your Family Tree
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, generations of family members will soon be gathered together.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:41 PM
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Bed Bugs Bite
Residents of Paquin Tower are angry over a bed bug problem that started back in March.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 6:06 PM
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Elks Again
Clinton - More than two years after a building collapse killed a man, a community rebuilds.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:24 PM
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Layoffs All Over
Dana Corporation's decision to layoff 48 jobs is about 20 percent of it's current 252 workers.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM
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Taser Conference
COLUMBIA - Grass Roots Organizing, or GRO wants more. More citizen oversight, more discipline for taser misuse and more information.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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Governor's New Mansion
After months of work and fundraising, the project is finally complete.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:38 PM
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Talk About Tasers Continues
COLUMBIA - One organization concludes its search into how Columbia Police use tasers.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 8:43 AM
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Missouri Valley Expansion
MARSHALL - As colleges across the country are freezing faculty hiring, one mid-Missouri college is looking for new teachers and starting new degree programs.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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Parade Welcomes The Holidays
COLUMBIA - It might be five days away from thanksgiving, but Santa made a stop in mid-Missouri on Sunday.
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 8:08 PM
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Gas for a Bargain Deal
COLUMBIA - Approximately 41 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, says the American Automobile Association.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM
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Thanks-Giveaway
COLUMBIA - Columbia Professional Firefighters Union picked up an anonymus donation of 300 turkeys on Saturday.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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Hickman Fight Controversy Continues
COLUMBIA - The mentor of one of the Hickman High School students involved in a well-documented fight last month says he wants the FBI to look into the matter.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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Some Skirt Holiday Traffic
COLUMBIA - As commercial passengers wait patiently to get to their planes, private jet owners climb in and get ready for takeoff.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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Mid-Missouri Out-Performs
MID-MISSOURI - Economic developers in Columbia and other mid-Missouri cities spent the day Friday celebrating some good job numbers.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:23 PM
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Search for a New Leader
COLUMBIA - The search for the next chief in Columbia Public Schools has stayed relatively quiet, but now a familiar face may be interested in the job.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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One Critical After Accident
ASHLAND - Police are investigating a three-car accident that occurred at Highway 63 and Route A near Ashland Friday afternoon.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:55 PM
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Adopt-A-Family in Full Swing
COLUMBIA - A local volunteer center is helping residents give back to the community by allowing them to adopt a family this holiday season.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 3:55 PM
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Timing Traffic Lights
COLUMBIA - There isn't one exact answer to how an intersection is timed.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 9:42 PM
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New Hyvee Store
COLUMBIA - Shopping for groceries on the south side of Columbia will soon get easier, as work on a new store gets underway.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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Volunteer Firefighters
COLUMBIA - Even with the national decline of volunteer firefighters, the Boone County District continues to recruit and maintain volunteers.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 9:38 PM
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Parents as Teachers
JEFFERSON CITY - Founded in Missouri, Parents As Teachers has been running for 24 years.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM
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AmerenUE Needs Money
AmerenUE wants to raise rates for more than one million customers this year.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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Charities Need Donations
JEFFERSON CITY - Local charities are making preparations for free Thanksgiving dinners.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:53 PM
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Missouri Adds More Jobs
MISSOURI - Job creation is up for the third straight month.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:11 PM
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New Cancer Center
JEFFERSON CITY - Jefferson City leaders cut the ribbon to celebrate a new cancer center Thursday.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:07 PM
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New Overpass in South Columbia
COLUMBIA - There is a new overpass at Discovery Parkway on Highway 63.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:25 PM
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Jeremy Maclin and Tommy Sauders
Students Line Up To Get Tickets
COLUMBIA - Thursday, the Mizzou ticket office started releasing 1,000 student tickets for the Big 12 Championship game.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:22 PM
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Update to Columbia Maps
COLUMBIA - We can all use a little less traffic in our lives and a new overpass in Columbia may make that a reality.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:28 AM
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Consumer Prices Drop
COLUMBIA - Most mid-Missourians have probably noticed the good news at the pump.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 8:56 PM
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