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(LISTEN): Missouri’s attorney general says state will work to identify farmland owned by Chinese communist government, after federal judge’s ruling

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Missouri’s attorney general is praising a federal judge’s ruling in favor of the state’s $24-billion lawsuit against China. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey briefs reporters in Kansas City on October 30, 2023 (file photo courtesy...
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UPDATE: Mid-Missourians being urged to not burn today

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There is critical fire danger Tuesday across the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area, including Columbia and Jefferson City. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is urging mid-Missourians to not burn today...
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(LISTEN): $6-million bond issue on the April ballot for Boone County Fire Protection District

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Voters in the Boone County Fire Protection District will be casting ballots in April on a $6-million no tax increase bond issue. Fire district assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp emphasizes passage would not increase your taxes: “In...
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EF-2 tornado hit Rolla on Friday night, National Weather Service says

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School officials in Rolla have canceled classes for the rest of the week after a strong tornado caused major damage to multiple schools in the district. The Springfield-based Convoy of Hope brought much-needed food supplies...
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UPDATE: Critical fire danger in mid-Missouri today; you’re urged to be careful with cigarettes

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The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging mid-Missourians not to burn today, with the area under critical fire danger. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is urging you to not burn today (March 17,...
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(LISTEN): New multi-million dollar bank in south Columbia highlights financial services’ growth in area economy

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Columbia’s mayor is praising Mid America bank’s new multi-million dollar location on Stellar drive in south Columbia, near the headquarters of Veterans United (VU). Columbia Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and other business leaders help Mid...
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(LISTEN): Retiring Stephens College president Lynch will miss Columbia; proud of campus improvements

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The longtime president of the nation’s second oldest women’s college is in her final few months before she retires in May. Longtime Stephens College president Dianne Lynch will retire in May 2025 (photo courtesy of Stephens...
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UPDATE: At least 12 Missourians dead after tornado outbreak

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Missouri state troopers say at least 12 people are confirmed dead from Friday evening’s horrific tornado outbreak across the state. A tornado is believed to have hit the Webb Creek marina on Clearwater lake in...
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UPDATE: Mid-Missouri under tornado watch until 11 pm; 90 mph winds are possible in region

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Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area are under a tornado watch through 11 o’clock this evening.  Mid-Missouri is currently under a tornado watch through 11 pm (March 14,...

Child avoids being taken by a ‘Creeper’

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A fast - thinking child may avoided being kidnapped by a convicted sex offender. Stover police say James Farrell of Versailles faces charges that he tried to entice the child to get inside his van...

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