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      Westbound lanes of U.S. 54 blocked near New Bloomfield due to crash

      Westbound lanes of U.S. 54 blocked near New Bloomfield due to crash

      • Boone County Fire responds to small structure fire in South Columbia
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      Westbound lanes of U.S. 54 blocked near New Bloomfield due to crash

      Westbound lanes of U.S. 54 blocked near New Bloomfield due to crash

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      Jefferson City boys soccer takes final regular season win over Father Tolton

      Jefferson City boys soccer takes final regular season win over Father Tolton

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Columbia grapples with underfunded police and firefighter pension system
Mid-Missouri News

Columbia grapples with underfunded police and firefighter pension system

  • Kate Devine, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • Jun 16, 2024

Police and fire pension funds remain underfunded, sparking concerns regarding the city's management of the funds.

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TARGET 8: Two deadly incidents highlight lack of clear policy for crisis intervention by Columbia police
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TARGET 8: Two deadly incidents highlight lack of clear policy for crisis intervention by Columbia police

  • Avery Grosvenor, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • Updated Jun 5, 2024

The department does not have a policy that specifically details how an officer should respond to a call requesting a welfare check. 

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Mizzou women's tennis team forms unbreakable bonds with international student-athletes
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Mizzou women's tennis team forms unbreakable bonds with international student-athletes

  • Chelsi Peter, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • May 23, 2024

The team succeeded through the diverse perspective their international student-athletes bring and open communication.

Route 7 resurfacing project to begin Monday
Mid-Missouri News

Route 7 resurfacing project to begin Monday

  • Matthew Gustafson, KOMU 8 Digital Producer
  • May 18, 2024

Work will take place on the road between U.S. Route 65 in Benton County and Missouri Route 5 in Camden County.

Here's what you need to know: Wednesday, May 15
Mid-Missouri News

Here's what you need to know: Wednesday, May 15

  • Natalia Gomez del Campo, KOMU 8 Digital Producer
  • May 15, 2024

Kraft Heinz is considering selling Oscar Mayer or moving operations to another state or country. 

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Kraft Heinz applies for tax break to renovate Columbia hot dog factory
Mid-Missouri News

Kraft Heinz applies for tax break to renovate Columbia hot dog factory

  • Hunter Walterman, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • May 14, 2024

The company said it plans to invest more than $92 million into factory improvements.

Go COMO southbound black route bus to detour through July 28
Mid-Missouri News

Go COMO southbound black route bus to detour through July 28

  • Charlotte Cicero, KOMU 8 Digital Producer
  • May 14, 2024

The University of Missouri will be conducting roadwork on the Tiger Avenue and Hospital Drive roundabout. 

Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs, relocating majority of remote office staff
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Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs, relocating majority of remote office staff

  • By Parija Kavilanz, CNN
  • May 14, 2024

The relocation will impact the majority of workers in Walmart’s Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices. 

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge lost power twice before crash, NTSB preliminary report finds
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Ship that struck Baltimore bridge lost power twice before crash, NTSB preliminary report finds

  • By Pete Muntean, Gregory Wallace and Eric Levenson, CNN
  • Updated May 14, 2024

The FBI and Coast Guard are looking into whether the crew failed to report the in-port power outage as part of a criminal investigation.

Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 to close for up to 5 days
Mid-Missouri News

Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 to close for up to 5 days

  • Stephanie Southey, KOMU 8 Digital Content Editor
  • Updated May 14, 2024

MoDOT will realign Wehmeyer Drive with the entrance to Hitachi Energy, and a left-turn lane will be added to west Route 94. 

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