A new lawsuit has been filed accusing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of illegally firing the state’s former election integrity director after he raised concerns about alleged misconduct inside the office. The lawsuit claims Nicholas La Strada was fired after objecting to an alleged plan to fabricate evidence for a federal hearing and an…
Two suspects charged in connection with the disappearance and death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff have had their cases moved out of Randolph County. A judge approved a change of venue Friday for Hunter Ames, moving his case to Linn County. Ames faces charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Skyler Powell’s case was also transferred, to…
A Columbia man is facing an assault charge after police say he punched a security guard outside a downtown bar early Sunday morning. Court documents say 34-year-old Dorice Smith was removed from The Basement on East Walnut Street after causing a disturbance. Police say Smith later returned and punched a security guard in the face,…
in NFL ACTION LAST NIGHT The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday Night Football to open their 2026 NFL regular season with a dominant divisional victory at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs dominated the Broncos, winning behind a huge debut from Kenneth Walker III, who totaled 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns….
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe continued to push his public safety initiative, by announcing another $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield jurisdictions that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2026. The $10 million available in Blue Shield grants are awarded equally, meaning each of the funded jurisdictions are eligible to apply for…
The Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Annual Commerce & Industry Appreciation Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, north of Mexico. The Chamber will honor Spartan Light Metal Products. In addition, the E. Warner Williams Excellence in Business Award will also be presented. Nominees include 3rd quarter 2025 –…
One person is dead and three more were injured during a fight early Sunday morning in Gasconade County. Owensville Police have arrested 36-year-old Henry Lorton of Owensville, and charged him with 2nd degree murder and three counts of 3 counts of Assault in the 1st Degree. A fight began in a parking lot on north…
Drivers in Audrain County should be aware of a temporary road closure on Route RA. The roadway will be closed on September 15 for culvert replacement work. The closure will affect Route RA from Route ZZ in Montgomery County to County Road 756 in Audrain County. Crews will be working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30…
A juvenile was taken into custody Sunday after authorities located a stolen vehicle traveling on Interstate 70 in Jefferson City. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, a flock camera detected the vehicle near the 141-mile marker while it was heading westbound. Troopers found the vehicle and began a pursuit, which ended about five…
An 82-year-old Buckner man was airlifted to Columbia with serious injuries after a UTV crash in Chariton County Sunday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was driving west on U.S. 24 near Brunswick when his UTV struck a Chariton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car multiple times. The UTV then overcorrected, ran…
Columbia Regional Airport is continuing its expansion with a new stormwater improvement project beginning Tuesday. The project will improve drainage from the airport’s north parking lot and direct water away from the area as construction continues. A section of roadway near Airport Drive will be removed during the work, causing drivers to be redirected around…
Drivers in Jefferson City should expect intermittent lane closures this week as crews install fiber optic lines. The work begins Monday near the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and Monroe Street and will continue toward downtown through Friday, weather permitting. Crews will be working from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with reduced hours in school zones…
First Chance for Children is helping Columbia families during Diaper Need Awareness Week with several events focused on providing essential childcare supplies. The organization’s events run Today through Friday and include a diaper drive-thru, a diaper wrapping marathon, and a birthday celebration and diaper donation drive. The week follows Governor Mike Kehoe’s proclamation recognizing September…
in College Football Missouri football, fresh off their 38-21 road win over Kansas, jumped up again in both the national polls. The Tigers are now No. 22 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll, and Mizzou climbed to No. 20 in the new Associated Press Top-25 poll. MU hosts Troy this Saturday. in the US…
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