Former U-S House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims that House Republicans have moved ‘closer’ to filing an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. Missouri Congressman Mark Alford agrees the time is right … McCarthy made the comments on one of the Sunday news shows. Alford is confident that new Speaker Mike Johnson …
Read More »Our KWOS ‘One For One Holiday Food Drive’ is right around the corner
Our ‘950 – KWOS / 93-9 The Eagle One for One Holiday Food Drive’ is less than a month away. But the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri’s Lindsay Lopez says you don’t have to wait until December 13th to donate … Last year, the Food Bank provided 24 …
Read More »More charges in a JCMO October shooting
Another suspect is charged after a shooting at McClung Park in Jefferson City. Syvonn Byrd faces assault and weapons charges. Jefferson City Police Department say they believe that Byrd took part in a shooting during a party at McClung park on October 5. Two people were hurt, including one of …
Read More »More lawsuits seek to overturn abortion ban in Missouri
Another abortion lawsuit goes before a Missouri judge today (Fri). The latest one seeks a permanent injunction barring the state from enforcing its no – abortion law. Attorney General Andrew Bailey says there are plenty of groups wanting to bring back abortions .. Currently there are more than 30 lawsuits …
Read More »JCMO husband and wife face public assistance fraud charges
A Jefferson City couple are accused of getting thousands of dollars in food stamps that they weren’t entitled to. Aaron and Susan Birdsong are charged with accessing over $30,000 worth of benefits. They’re accused of not listing each other and children in the home on their applications for assistance.
Read More »JCMO councilman will run again
Jefferson City Ward 2 Councilman Mike Lester says he’ll run for re-election. A victory in April would be Lester’s third term. Councilmen serve two year terms.
Read More »Senator will again support parents’ rights in the classroom
Is next year the year a Parents Bill of Rights makes into law? State Senator Andrew Koenig carried the bill before. He’d like to see public schools be required to share curriculum planning with parents … Koenig, who announced he’s running for State Treasurer, expects lawmakers will revisit initiative petition …
Read More »CoMo gets a new police chief
Columbia city leaders promote from within the department for the new police chief. Assistant Chief Jill Schlude is tabbed for the job. She’s been Columbia’s Assistant Chief since 2019 and has been with the department for almost 20 – years. She beat out three other candidates. Chief Geoff Jones retired …
Read More »Fulton man arrested after fighting with CoMo cops
A man from Fulton faces charges of fighting with Columbia police officers during an arrest. 30 – year old Cody Donelson was allegedly drunk and got into a fight Saturday at the American Legion Hall. Police say he fought with the officers after refusing to leave the club.
Read More »Cole County EMS talks more expansion
Cole County’s ambulance service is looking at expanding its footprint out in the county. Cole County EMS Chief Eric Hoy says they are now in a facility housed in the Osage Fire District’s station in Wardsville … Construction is underway on a new ambulance base across the street from the Cole County …
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