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Governor Parson signs bills .. vetoes one

Governor Mike Parson signed 31 pieces of legislation into law and vetoed one Senate bill  With this action, Governor Parson has signed or vetoed all legislation approved during the 2023 Legislative Session. The vetoed bill included measures dealing with the expungement of records of some felony crimes and DNA convictions. …

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JCMO man charged in car theft

A man from Jefferson City is facing charges after being caught with a stolen car. 50 – year old William Brooke is accused of stealing the car from a Mo-Dot parking lot Saturday. On Sunday, Brooke was confronted by police when the car was found on the Capital Mall lot. …

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Senator Schmitt weighs in on First Amendment ruling

(A-P) A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted …

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Better JCMO teacher pay on the way

Entry – level teachers in the Jefferson City School District will see more on pay day. The School Board votes to add $1300 to the base salary. That’s the biggest hike in 15 years. The 2024 budget was approved this week. It includes funding for several projects, including a new …

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Truman building workers dodge ‘projectiles’

Somebody was apparently shooting ‘something’ at Truman Building staffers Tuesday afternoon. Police don’t think they were pellets or paintballs, but say at least a half – dozen people were hit. No one is in custody. Police say they are following up on several leads.

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It’s too dry for fireworks

The extreme drought and dry conditions all across Mid – Missouri is prompting cities and fire departments to issue burn bans. Bans are in effect in several towns including Fulton and Auxvasse. Open burning and shooting fireworks is already illegal this time of year in both Jefferson City and Columbia. …

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Naval Reservist weighs in on Russian coup attempt

The apparent attempted coup is Russia could cause a ripple effect throughout the region. Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks is a Naval Reserve Lt. Commander. He thinks the rebellion spearheaded by the Wagner (v) mercenary group is being felt next door … Burks adds that the US involvement in …

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