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Missouri State Fair draws over 329,000 attendees
More than 329,000 people attended the 2025 Missouri State Fair last month.
Firefighters respond to residential fire near Doolittle
A fire broke out at a residential home outside of Doolittle on Monday.
Hiker rescued after fall, injury near Cosmo Park in Columbia
A hiker was rescued after a fall in a wooded area near Cosmo Park in Columbia.On Sunday at 11:19 a.m., Columbia firefighters were sent out for a report of a fal
Missouri lottery player claims half of $1.787 billion jackpot
The Missouri Powerball player who won half of $1.787 billion had claimed his prize.
Man charged for alleged sexual assault involving a weapon in Morgan County
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office received a report of a forcible rape involving a gun at a Russelville, Mo., RV park.
Columbia Housing Authority makes progress with affordable housing projects
Columbia city leaders offered more options for affordable housing on Monday. Columbia Housing Authority officials made progress on their Park Avenue project and
Missouri soldier one of four killed in helicopter crash near a base in Washington state
The Army has released the names of four soldiers killed Wednesday when the military helicopter they were on crashed near a base in Washington state.The victims
Man arrested in Montgomery County on narcotics charges, suspect woken up during search
A search warrant was executed at a home in Wellsville, Mo., on Sept. 21, where the suspect was found sleeping in a bedroom.
Firefighters tackle late-night vehicle fire in Miller County
A vehicle caught on fire in Miller County on Saturday night.On September 20, at 11:48 p.m., Tuscumbia Fire Protection District and Brumley Fire Protection Distr
Man wanted in Gasconade County for sexual abuse
The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office is looking to arrest Nicholas Edward Hazel of Owensville after he allegedly sexually abused one person on Sunday night.

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Experts report minimal sightings of the kissing bug.
The Kissing Bug sounds romantic, but contact with this insect is anything but.That's because it can trigger disease without a person really knowing it.For the l
Warsaw man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle in Pettis County
A Warsaw man had been arrested in Pettis County for driving a stolen vehicle and leading law enforcement on a pursuit.
Suspect sought after shooting early Monday morning in Versailles
One person was in critical condition and law enforcement were searching for a suspect after a shooting early Monday morning in Versailles.The Versailles Police
Columbia police arrest man in Friday morning assault and drug incident
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a residence for a reported domestic assault at 2:39 a.m.
Trial for Callaway County woman in fatal shooting set for March 2026 in Boone County
The trial of a Callaway County woman accused of fatally shooting another woman has been scheduled.Heather Smith’s trial was scheduled to begin on March 13, 2026
12-year-old Missouri girls who vanished at Friday night football game found in Indiana
Two 12-year-old girls who vanished at a Friday night football game were found in Indiana.
Man arrested after cyber tip reveals Child Sex Abuse Materials in Crawford County
The South Central Missouri Computer Crime Task Force announced the arrest of Isaic William Barnhart, 27, who faces eight Child Sex Abuse Material charges.
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Missouri lottery player claims half of $1.787 billion jackpot
The Missouri Powerball player who won half of $1.787 billion had claimed his prize.
Suspect sought after shooting early Monday morning in Versailles
One person was in critical condition and law enforcement were searching for a suspect after a shooting early Monday morning in Versailles.The Versailles Police
12-year-old Missouri girls who vanished at Friday night football game found in Indiana
Two 12-year-old girls who vanished at a Friday night football game were found in Indiana.
Man wanted in Gasconade County for sexual abuse
The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office is looking to arrest Nicholas Edward Hazel of Owensville after he allegedly sexually abused one person on Sunday night.
Man charged for alleged sexual assault involving a weapon in Morgan County
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office received a report of a forcible rape involving a gun at a Russelville, Mo., RV park.

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Is college still worth the cost? Survey asks high school seniors
Cost important but not sole factor in college decisions for high school seniors.
Vigil held at Charlotte rail station honors Ukrainian refugee killed in stabbing
A candlelight vigil is held on the thirty-day anniversary of the stabbing ok Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
Trump designates antifa as a domestic terrorist group, intensifying crackdown on the left
President Trump signed an executive order designating Antifa, an anti-fascist movement, as a domestic terrorist organization on Monday.
Fact Check Team: Trump orders third airstrike this month, war on drug cartels intensifies
President Donald Trump ordered another airstrike on Friday targeting narco-terrorists attempting to smuggle drugs into the United States via boat.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants before the end of the year, the cash-strapped budget carrier said Monday.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
After deflecting the U.S. Justice Department's attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its empire.
ICE won't comply with California's 'unconstitutional' mask ban law
ICE agents won't be complying with California's new law which prohibits law enforcement agents engaged in operations from covering their faces.
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Jefferson City volleyball gets CMAC win over Battle
The Jefferson City Lady Jays traveled up to Columbia to take on the Battle Spartans in CMAC volleyball action.
Helias soccer gets conference win over Camdenton, plus more Monday soccer action
The Helias Crusaders took on the Camdenton Lakers in CMAC soccer play.
Tolton wins over Hallsville, Harrisburg takes down South Callaway in Monday softball play
The Father Tolton Trailblazers traveled north in Boone County to take on the Hallsville Lady Indians.
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Matthew McConaughey considered becoming a monk before pursuing acting
Matthew McConaughey almost took a very different path before stardom, revealing he felt a "calling" to pursue a life of faith.
Reese Witherspoon "grieved" when her children went away to college
Reese Witherspoon went through a grieving period when her eldest children left home for college
Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years probation for groping a woman
After he admitted groping a woman at a New Jersey horror film convention, Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years probation.
Priscilla Presley was 'appalled' by Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson
Priscilla Presley is sharing how she really felt about her daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s marriage to Michael Jackson in her new memoir.
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How to pay off wedding debt
Learn tips on how to pay off wedding debt.
What assets can creditors take away in a bankruptcy?
When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
Home equity news: The truth about home equity offers and mortgage rate timing
A roundup of the week’s top stories in home equity, mortgages and real estate.
Guide to cards for bad credit
Here are some tips for getting a credit card when you have bad credit.
4 ways to use annuities in your estate plan
Annuities can be powerful estate planning tools when used strategically.
Fed cuts, mortgage rates fall to lowest levels in nearly a year
Mortgage rates drop in hopes of a Fed rate cut
HELOC rates drop to lowest level since March, as Fed cuts rates for the first time in 2025
This is the week that was for home equity rates.
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Rome's airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel?
Day and night get equal billing Monday as fall equinox arrives. Here's what to know
Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment as the equinox arrives.
Muhammad Ali's unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.
Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America.
Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in, theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in a July auto break-in that a dancer and a choreographer touring with Beyoncé' said resulted in the theft of the sin

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The Associated Students of Missouri Host Last Minute Registration Drive
October 9th was the last day to register to vote in Missouri. Members of The Associated Students of Missouri (ASUM) took advantage of every second as they hoste
Hogan bows out of 2024 race, pushes party to move past Trump
The potential field to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination lost a possible contender after former Maryland Gov. L
Missourians high on Amendment 3, vote to legalize recreational Marijuana
Results were close throughout the duration of Election Day, but Missourians voted to approve Amendment 3 and the legalization on Recreational Marijuana
Department of Justice monitors expected outside of Cole County polling places
Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer and his team have been working towards this election for the past two and a half months, but tomorrow’s election is putting ev
Newcomer candidates Schulte, Slisz look to represent Callaway County in House
With the incumbent Republican term-limited, Callaway County will have a new representative, with two newcomer candidates looking to take the Missouri House of R
Judge grants injunction for election law provision unrelated to photo ID requirement
A Cole County judge has granted a preliminary injunction for a lawsuit regarding the sweeping election reform law enacted earlier this year.The League of Women
NAACP slams Eric Schmitt's 'Jim Crow-style' ads
The president of the Missouri conference of the NAACP Friday issued a withering statement decrying a series of ads from Attorney General Eric Schmitt's Senate c
Incumbent Griffith faces challenge from Salcedo for House seat
While most candidates for the Missouri General Assembly are vying to get to Jefferson City, two of them are already there: Republican Dave Griffith and Democrat
Rep. Toalson Reisch faces a Democrat challenger in Raithel for House seat
To hear it from the incumbent herself, Missouri House District 44 used to be about half rural and half urban land, north of Columbia. Now, she said new maps hav
Missouri's Secretary of State and the NAACP weigh in on Photo ID Law confusion
Election day is less than a week away, and confusion about new photo ID law is prompting the secretary of state to weigh in before time runs out.Both Secretary
Polling puts Schmitt ahead of Busch Valentine days before election
Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt holds a nine-point lead over Democrat philanthropist Trudy Busch Valentine, according to exclusive polling conducted in
Alford, Truman face off for Missouri congressional seat
The race to fill Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler's seat following her failed Senate campaign has proven to be a unique battle between its two primary candidates, D
How do you know whether to 'retain' a judge?
Among the decisions you'll be asked to make on the Nov. 8 ballot is whether to retain a number of judges in office. Two Supreme Court Judges and four members o
Democrat Mann challenges incumbent Republican Luetkemeyer for congressional district
Incumbent Republican Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer faces a challenger this election season for his congressional seat in Democrat Bethany Mann.Mann, a techn
Missourians to vote on amending or replacing the state constitution
Voters in Missouri will have the opportunity on Nov. 8 to decide if they want the state to have a constitutional convention that would allow delegates to amend
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Moving Heart Care Forward
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, or arrhythmia, in the United States.It most frequently affects people who are 60 and older, and th
Fulton teen’s health care team key in roller coaster cancer journey
Parker Leuther is a 14-year-old offensive and defensive lineman on Fulton High School’s JV football team.He’s also a proud oldest brother in a family of four wh
Concussion program offers advanced research and direct patient access
Concussions can affect anyone, and early, expert care makes all the difference in recovery.The medical director of MU Health Care’s Concussion Program, neurolo
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Ousted CDC director tells Congress she was fired over vaccine ultimatum
Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.
Stephen Miran promises to preserve independence in fight over Fed's future
President Donald Trump’s selection to join the Federal Reserve’s board of governors will face senators on Thursday.
Senator claims Meta ignored warnings about teens using AI chatbots
Lawmakers are continuing to pile pressure on Meta to overhaul its safety procedures and rules for kids using its artificial intelligence products.
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