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Woman indicted with stealing from the pups

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A woman accused of stealing from a pet rescue charity is now indicted by the grand jury. Stacy Stafford of Jefferson City is charged with stealing almost $4000 from People Helping Paws Dog Rescue. She...
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UPDATE: Murder charges added in Columbia’s Perche creek body case

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Boone County prosecutors have added a second degree murder charge against a suspect from Columbia accused of dumping a trash bin containing a body in the Eagle Bluffs Conservation area in May. 53-year-old Andrew Acton...

Where do you put the inmates when the cells are all full?

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The Cole County Sheriff says he’s running out of space. John Wheeler told Commissioners that he spent nearly a half – million dollars housing inmates in other jails last year. There is currently a law...
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(LISTEN): The 68th annual Olivet BBQ at Harg to benefit several Columbia-area organizations

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The 68th annual Olivet BBQ is coming up next Saturday June 13 at the historic Olivet Christian Church near Highway WW at Harg. The delicious drive-through meal features grilled chicken, green beans, potatoes, applesauce and...

Should bike riders get a free pass at stop signs?

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A law change that would allow bicyclists to roll past stop signs without stopping is vetoed by Jefferson City’s Mayor. Ron Fitzwater wants more information on what’s called  an ‘Idaho Stop Law.’ The ordinance would...
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(LISTEN): Annual Backyard BBQ event is Tuesday in Jefferson City, benefiting mid-Missouri foster and adoptive children/families

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Weather is expected to be perfect for Tuesday evening’s annual Backyard BBQ bash in Jefferson City, hosted by the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA). CMFCAA spokesman Gerry Tritz joined us live on...
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Will an accused JCMO killer face the death penalty?

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The man accused of shooting and killing two victims in a downtown Jefferson City bar gets a new judge for his trial. Damien Davis is charged with murder in the deaths of Skylar Smock and...
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(LISTEN): Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax has enjoyed support across the state in red and blue counties

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Missourians will cast ballots in August on Amendment One, which is an extension of Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax. A bicyclist enjoys Stockton state park in southern Missouri (photo courtesy of Missouri state...
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UPDATE: Columbia Regional Airport saw heavy rainfall in May; June begins with flash flooding

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Columbia received more than eight inches of rain in May, almost four inches above normal for the month. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Alex Elmore tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia Regional Airport...

KMIZ news staffer picked on suspicion of DWI

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A Mid – Missouri tv anchor is arrested on suspicion of DWI. ABC – 17’s Erika McGuire was picked up early Sunday morning in Columbia. She could also face a charge of careless and imprudent...

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