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John Marsh

Re-inventing our history

They call it ‘rewriting history’. One Missouri lawmaker wants to make sure is doesn’t make into your child’s textbook. Representative Brian Seitz has filed a bill against the 1619 Project which claims American history really started over 100 years before the Declaration of Independence …       Seitz, who’s from Branson, is …

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More outlets for COVID vaccine

Retail pharmacies join the coronavirus vaccination push starting Friday. That includes many area Walmarts, and the Sam’s Club in Columbia. Check with those pharmacies to see if you’re eligible. This week’s National Guard mass vaccination events in the Mid-Missouri and North Central Missouri regions are postponed because of the weather. …

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Another rotten commute

Plan on another inch or so of snow before today’s event comes to an end. Be careful driving .. secondary roads in Cole County are snow covered and so are the passing lanes on most highways. The cold overnight temperatures make it hard for crews to treat the roads. Be …

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Trump impeachment #2 — same outcome as last time?

(AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible …

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Many roads not in good shape

Watch out on your drive today. Many secondary roads are slick and snow covered. The cold temperatures are making it difficult to clear the roads. Temps are expected to stay well below freezing at least thru the weekend. Be especially aware of bridges and overpasses that may be slick. Most …

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Lawmaker could face censure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House Republicans have kicked a state lawmaker indicted on federal fraud charges out of their caucus. Members on Monday voted Rep. Tricia Derges out of the caucus. GOP House leaders are calling on her to resign. A federal grand jury indicted Derges on fraud …

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New charges in 2020 Cole County shooting

KMIZ — Cole County prosecutors filed charges against two men accused of involvement with a late December shooting. Virgil Cooper, 61, and Joseph Cooper, 32, now face multiple felony crimes linked to a suspected break-in that left one man with a gunshot wound. Prosecutors previously filed charges against a third …

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Snowy crash takes one life at the Lake

A Lake area man is dead in a snowy crash. Police say 68 – year old John Niemeyer of Four Seasons died when his truck slid off Highway 54 at Passover Road in Osage Beach Monday. Two others were injured. Nine vehicles slid off the icy road at that location.

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No repeat for the KC Chiefs

(A-P) — Offsides. Unnecessary roughness. Unsportsmanlike conduct. Pass interference. And holding. Lots of holding. All those penalties were too much even for Patrick Mahomes to overcome: Good as Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were Sunday — worthy champions, certainly — the Kansas City Chiefs put on a textbook …

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Is JCMO’s Mayor ready for the Council to meet face to face?

Is Jefferson City’s council going to be back in chambers any time soon? Fourth Ward Councilman Ron Fitzwater is ready for the Zoom meetings to end. Mayor Carrie Tergin is in no hurry … Tergin adds that the public can easily participate by video conferencing into the council meetings. She …

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