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COLUMBIA - The Follow-Up Files digs into the KOMU-8 archives to re-play a story that aired in December of 2004, after Columbia Police re-arrested a convicted felon this week.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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VERNON COUNTY - From Jefferson City, if you head west on Highway 54 and go about 200 miles, you will find a Missouri "oil field."
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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HERMANN - A message in a bottle meant more than just words for a St. Louis area resident.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:44 PM
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PUTNAM COUNTY - Residents in a northern Missouri community are still shocked after a tragic plane crash that occured 46 years ago.
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 9:47 PM
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CALLAWAY COUNTY - Instead of going to trial, a mid-Missouri man this week pleaded guilty to murdering his wife.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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KOMU 8's Jim Riek looks at two recent mid-Missouri murders.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 3:11 PM
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It was hot last year and comfortable this year for the Missouri State Fair.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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MISSOURI - The flooding at Mark Twain Lake could be coming to an end.
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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COLUMBIA - With Tuesday's announcement that Dr. Phyllis Chase is stepping down as the superintendent of Columbia Schools, we thought we would follow-up on the district's performance in the follow-up files.
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 5:57 PM
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Jim Riek's updates on a few recent stories.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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HANNIBAL - As the primary season ramps up, we know what Kenny Hulshof is doing these days--running a high-profile race for governor. But what happened to the guy he beat back in 1996 to get to Congress in the first place?
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 4:17 PM
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MOBERLY - It's show time at Moberly's Five and Drive, and Mid-Missouri's only drive-in movie theatre shows current big budget movies.
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:16 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - With the high price of gas prices and airline tickets cutting into Americans' pocket books, the passenger train might be making a comeback.
Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 4:52 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Two elementary school counselors are using dogs as assistants, resulting in positive effects with the children at the school.
Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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FULTON - Using your telephone has changed with technology, playing golf has changed with technology, a knee operation has changed with technology, and so has teaching, right?
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:36 PM
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VALLEY PARK - Thousands of people marched nationwide for May Day, to call attention to immigration issue, and right here in Missouri, one town is fighting its own immigration battle.
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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ROCK PORT - It wasn't a ribbon cutting ceremony, it wasn't a ground breaking-- it was all about throwing a switch.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Jefferson City is a very historic community, but sometimes the past gets in the way of the future.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:25 PM
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Friday, March 14, 2008 at 5:50 PM
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We check up on road construction, crashes and tornadoes - all with connections to Missouri.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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CALLAWAY COUNTY - When it comes to age, some bridges have seen better days.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6:38 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Progress continues through the winter on Jefferson City High School's new stadium, and builders say the project is on schedule.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM
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AUXVASSE - One young Auxvasse girl takes her passion to the professional level.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:46 PM
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RAYTOWN - Back in 1989, Michael Taylor kidnapped a Kansas City area girl from her own front yard.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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COLUMBIA - Remember the name Quin Snyder?
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - After Gov. Blunt's announcement not to run for governor again, KOMU looks back at Missouri's history of governors.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 8:26 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - It's the story we told you about two months ago: Missouri oil drilling.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Do you ever ride the train across Missouri or to Chicago?
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 5:40 PM
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ST. LOUIS AREA- It's the story of two Missouri teenagers kidnapped by a Missouri man who will spend the rest of his life in prison. Here's an update on what was called the miracle in Missouri.
Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 1:44 PM
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Six months ago, a plane crashed in Mid-Missouri. It happened June 28th in Montgomery County.
Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 9:15 PM
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COLUMBIA - Many Tiger football fans are still very angry that Mizzou is not playing in the Orange Bowl. This chapter of Tiger football history will be remembered for a long time.
Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:36 PM
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COLUMBIA - With Floyd's departure the University of Missouri board of curators selected Dr. Gordon Lamb to serve as interim president.
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 5:36 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - In Thursday's Follow-Up Files, a new bridge and a new stadium for Jefferson City.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 5:28 PM
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COLUMBIA - One year ago Thursday, a new term entered mid-Missouri's weather vocabulary: "Thunder snow."
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 5:37 PM
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COLUMBIA - We all know what the 2007 edition of the border war is all about, but how much Missouri history do you know?
Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:47 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - In Thursday's Follow-Up Files, KOMU's Jim Riek gives an update of two construction projects.
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 6:34 PM
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COLUMBIA - In Thursday's Follow Up File, KOMU's Jim Riek took a look back 47 years ago to explain the depth of the rivalry between the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 4:52 PM
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MONROE CITY- Almost one year ago we told you about the Monroe Sheltered Workshop, a business providing jobs to mentally handicapped people that otherwise may not have work.
Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 3:28 PM
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VERSAILLES - 42 years ago, a Versailles man busted his brother out of the Boonville prison, making a clean escape. But now, it's the brothers that have been out-"FOX"-ed.
Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 5:47 PM
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Was he a notorious outlaw or a Missouri folk hero?
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 5:14 PM
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COLUMBIA- Elton John came to Columbia last week, along with about 14,000 fans. An event like this causes some commotion, so we decided to take a look back at the biggest performers to come to Columbia.
Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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Earlier this year we brought you the story of a mountain lion near Chillicothe. On that cold January afternoon, we had the pleasure to talk to Dave Hamilton from the Missouri Conservation Department.
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:52 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - He's a small town boy that held the highest position in the state. His life, his story, his legacy. If you don't know Gov. Warren Hearnes and his wife Betty, there's now a new way for you to get on the same page.
Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 3:47 PM
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SEDALIA - Known for it's peanut butter burgers, or Guberburgers, Sedalia's Wheel Inn is a favorite for senior citizens and teenagers alike. But many are sad to find out that it's closing.
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 5:43 PM
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WARRENSBURG - It is summer basketball camp at the University of Central Missouri, and Mules coach Kim Anderson is getting into the swing of things.
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 6:14 PM
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MEXICO - When you think of a start-up business, you probably think of a computer store, a small restaurant or a used car lot. In this edition of the Follow-Up Files, we introduce you to a man who's a little bit more ambitious.
Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 6:24 PM
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WARSAW - What comes to mind when thinking of Warsaw?
Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 4:39 PM
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CLINTON - On the night of June 26th, 2006, residents of Clinton, Missouri worked together to save the men trapped in the Elks Club.
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 6:15 PM
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HERMANN - A new stadium memorial has chosen to honor soldiers that have paid the ultimate price.
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 6:10 PM
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COLUMBIA - A mid-Missouri college with a 173-year history nearly shut its doors four years ago.
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 4:43 PM
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ST. MARTINS - Voters passed Amendment 3 in the November 2004 election, which paved the way for a new, four-lane version of the current Highway 50.
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 4:30 PM
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COLUMBIA - A TV show, a college student, a possible change in policy and a big cat. It's a follow-up on the Follow Up Files.
Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 3:54 PM
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COLUMBIA - Some say the Southridge tornado in November of 1998 was Columbia's worst ever natural disaster.
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 5:43 PM
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The official tourist season at the Lake of the Ozarks begins on May 25th. Obvious attractions in the area include golfing, shopping and of course the water itself.
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 2:54 PM
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MARYVILLE - Two and a half years ago, it was the lead story night after night. The proposed merger between the University of Missouri and Northwest Missouri State University. But now it doesn't seem the merger will happen anytime soon, but another story is around.
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 6:06 PM
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KING CITY - At 6 mph blades start moving, and at 9 mph they start producing electricity at Missouri's first windmill farm.
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 5:35 PM
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BOONVILLE - Just half a mile west of the Isle Capri Casino in Boonville is a hidden treasure that you may not know about.
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 3:32 PM
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COLUMBIA - The Hinkson winds its way through much of Columbia, but the relationship between city and stream hasn't always been a good one.
Friday, April 13, 2007 at 4:16 PM
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COLUMBIA - Transportation development districts, or TDD's, have been around for five years, but are they really working?
Friday, April 6, 2007 at 5:26 PM
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FULTON - This month, law enforcement officials are starting the renewal process for the conceal and carry weapon permits issued three years ago.
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 3:55 PM
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HERCULANEUM- Herculaneum used to be one of Missouri's most dangerous cities, but not because of crime.
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 12:39 PM
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BOONVILLE - Exactly what does a casino do for a small town?
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 3:56 PM
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE - Next Monday, March 12th, is the one- year anniversary of a day that unleashed the most tornadoes in the state's history.
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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RENICK - It's just a memory to most in mid-Missouri, but for some families in Renick the tornado that hit last year is still very much a part of their lives. One year later, a family is finally going back home.
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 4:26 PM
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COLUMBIA - Almost one year after severe weather ripped through mid-Missouri, leaving 9 dead, some people are still learning from it. March 12, 2006 is still being discussed in the Atmospheric Science Program at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 3:40 PM
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MID-MISSOURI - In a special three-part Follow Up Files, KOMU reporters take an in-depth look at the severe weather weekend that hit mid-Missouri in March of 2006.
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 5:19 PM
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Women have come a long way in Missouri politics. Today, nearly 40 state lawmakers are women including the state treasurer and the secretary of state whose last name is Carnahan -Robin Carnahan.
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 3:58 PM
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MID-MISSOURI - There's an old saying that nice guys finish last, but here's a different thought- nice guys who find themselves at the right place at the right time.
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 3:38 PM
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It's an issue that needs resolving. Lawmakers have to decide how to fit Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas break, spring break, and Memorial Day all into a single school year.
Friday, February 16, 2007 at 6:11 PM
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VERSAILLES - A couple hometown boys who broke out of prison 42 years ago are now upset and claim that Fox stole their manuscript and created the show Prison Break without compensating them.
Friday, February 9, 2007 at 4:51 PM
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FULTON - You probably remember her story: A young mid-Missouri woman who lives every day on the edge of her seat.
Friday, February 2, 2007 at 5:08 PM
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SPRINGFIELD - Is it just about one word? Or is it about name recognition? Is it much ado about nothing? Dropping one word from the official school shirt makes all the difference in the world, at least at Missouri State University.
Friday, May 19, 2006 at 4:41 PM
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OSAGE BEACH - There's a difference between driving to the Lake of the Ozarks and driving through it. On a busy weekend, Highway 54 through the lake area has as much traffic as I-70 through Columbia.
Friday, May 12, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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Missouri's crown jewel, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, was tarnished five months ago.
Friday, May 5, 2006 at 5:02 PM
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ST. LOUIS - It's Major League Baseball's newest ballpark. And in its first season, fans could see Albert Pujols hit 70 homers, a Cardinals' pitcher toss a perfect game, or the Cards win the World Series. But, long before the new Busch Stadium, or even before old Busch Stadium, St. Louis fans flocked to another baseball park.
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 3:13 PM
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