Woman Sentenced For Baby's Death

TARGET 8 FOLLOW-UP: Governor signs coroner bill into law

COLUMBIA -- Monday Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2046. Inside the omnibus bill was coroner training reform Jay Minor's... More >>

3 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 7:13:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Parson signs massive public safety bill to address violent crime

JEFFERSON CITY —Gov. Mike Parson will sign an omnibus bill that increases prison sentences and eliminates probation for certain violent... More >>

4 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 6:14:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Columbia police detain 16-year-old in connection with double homicide

COLUMBIA — Columbia police have arrested a 16 year old boy in connection to a shooting that resulted in a... More >>

4 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 6:09:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

MU taps Maryland administrator as next vice chancellor for advancement

COLUMBIA — A University of Maryland administrator and head of fundraising will be MU's next vice chancellor for advancement,... More >>

5 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 5:25:36 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

MAPS: Interactive COVID-19 dashboard

MISSOURI — As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Missouri, state and local officials confirm new case counts daily. ... More >>

5 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 5:00:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

More contact tracers trained, but Boone County still needs more

COLUMBIA —The Columbia/Boone County Health Department trained 15 city employees in contact tracing Monday. But the county is still at... More >>

5 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 4:50:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Patrick Mahomes signs 10 year extension with Kansas City

KANSAS CITY- Patrick Mahomes has signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. This new contract will keep... More >>

6 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 4:11:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Two charged after assault on Belle man

BELLE —Police charged two suspects with assault Monday after a man was found with serious injuries. Police arrested 21... More >>

7 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 3:03:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Monday COVID-19 Coverage: Macon County cases linked to revival

As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about impacts in the community. You can... More >>

7 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 2:34:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Infectious disease doctor talks face masks

COLUMBIA - Emotions over mask-wearing mandates are high. KOMU spoke to MU Health Care infectious disease doctor, Dr. Christelle Ilboudo,... More >>

8 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 2:00:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Laurence Bowers hosts largest camp to date while following COVID guidelines

COLUMBIA - Former Missouri basketball star Laurence Bowers kicked off his sixth annual basketball camp on Monday with the largest... More >>

9 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 12:59:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in Sports

MU names interim campus police chief

COLUMBIA— Brian Weimer, major of operations with the MU Police Department, has been named interim chief of MUPD, according to... More >>

9 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 12:52:14 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

MSHP releases Fourth of July numbers

MISSOURI - The Missouri State Highway Patrol released its 2020 4th of July incident numbers in a news release Monday.... More >>

10 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 12:02:00 PM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Monday COVID-19 Coverage: Camdenton city pool closes

As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about impacts in the community. You can... More >>

11 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 11:02:00 AM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

An Oregon town has replaced some cops with medics and mental health workers for nearly 30 years

(CNN) -- Around 30 years ago, a town in Oregon retrofitted an old van, staffed it with young medics and... More >>

11 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 10:49:19 AM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Columbia City Council to vote on mandatory face mask order

COLUMBIA- The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at their meeting Monday. The... More >>

16 hours ago Monday, July 06 2020 Jul 6, 2020 Monday, July 06, 2020 6:21:00 AM CDT July 06, 2020 in News

Community members call for accountability, change after weekend shootings

COLUMBIA - Several community members talked about the need to hold each other along with leaders accountable following a double... More >>

1 day ago Sunday, July 05 2020 Jul 5, 2020 Sunday, July 05, 2020 7:31:00 PM CDT July 05, 2020 in News

Sunday COVID-19 Coverage: Boone County reaches new high of active cases

As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about impacts in the community. You can... More >>

1 day ago Sunday, July 05 2020 Jul 5, 2020 Sunday, July 05, 2020 6:09:26 PM CDT July 05, 2020 in News

Woman Sentenced For Baby's Death

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