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Athlete of the Week: Helias Lady Crusaders Softball Team

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KWOS is highlighting an outstanding local high school athlete each week, brought to you by MU Health Care Sports Medicine. This week, we feature the Helias Lady Crusaders Softball Team. Last Friday, the Lady Crusaders scored...
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(LISTEN): At least eight arrests after downtown Columbia shooting; police chief says it was gang-related

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Columbia’s police chief confirms last weekend’s shooting in downtown Columbia was gang-related, saying 30 total shots were fired by multiple suspects. Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude briefs reporters at city hall on November 6, 2026...

Lawmaker faces charges after strange JCMO incident

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New details are coming out about the Kansas City area state rep. who’s now facing charges in Jefferson City after an incident last week. Anthony Ealy is accused of threatening a couple at a business...
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Bootheel state senator elected at Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem

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A state senator who represents southeast Missouri’s Bootheel has been elected as the new Missouri Senate President Pro Tem. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) presides over the Missouri Senate in Jefferson City in March...

And another one rides the bus

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Do you ride the bus in Jefferson City? You’re being asked to sound off in an online survey. The consultant wants to hear what riders think of the current route system, fares and even potential...

Names of Lake plane crash victims released

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Investigators confirm the names of the two people who died in last week’s plane crash at the Lake. John and Michelle Peterson of Simpsonville, Kentucky were killed in the crash of their single engine plant...
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Callaway County state lawmaker re-elected to third term this week

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A state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Callaway County has been re-elected to a third term in Jefferson City. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on April...
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(LISTEN): Columbia snow plow drivers urge you to reduce speeds in snow and to give operators plenty of room

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Columbia residents and motorists saw a few dozen snow plows on the road on Thursday, as Public Works crews conducted their annual dry snow run training exercise. A Columbia snow plow operator drives on South...

Lots more voters than predicted showed up at Cole County polls

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Cole County’s Clerk misses his predicted election turnout. In a good way. Over 52 – of Cole County went to the polls Tuesday. Clerk Steve Korsmeyer predicted a 40 – percent turnout. But his Director...

SWAT cops break out the Pepperballs

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SWAT cops use pepper balls to get a man out of the attic he was hiding in. The 40 – year old was arrested Wednesday on Ventura Street on felony warrants. The Mace – filled...

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