Another pay bump for Cole County deputies. The Commission okayed a pay hike to $50,000 a year for certified deputies. Jail officers will now start at $45,000. Sheriff John Wheeler told commissioners that he has nearly 20 – openings.

No one will be charged in a fatal Jefferson City shooting dating back to January. The Cole County Prosecutor says 27 – year old Michael Burns was accused of starting a gunfight on West Atchison. Investigators say Burns pulled a gun on another person. He ended up being shot by …

Mike Kehoe kicks off his run for Missouri Governor. The Lt. Governor says he’ll focus on crime and other high profile issues. He kicked off the campaign in Jefferson City last night. The former state senator was appointed to the Lt. Governor’s job and then won reelection to the post. …

(AP) — Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who this month announced she would resign effective June 1, said Tuesday she is leaving office immediately, ending a turbulent tenure marked by frequent criticism, especially from Missouri’s Republican leaders. The sudden announcement created confusion about who is running the prosecutor’s …

No more free parking in downtown Jefferson City. The moratorium on unmetered parking has been eliminated by the city council. Councilmen got complaints from downtown business owners who said the elimination of the zones allowed people to park in front of their stores for hours without fear of a ticket. …

Please help KWOS Salute the Troops this Memorial Day weekend. Just go to KWOS.com and team up with us and Mid – Mo Telecom to honor the troops. All you have to do is click on the Salute the Troops tab and fill out a quick questionnaire about your veteran …

A Versailles man is accused of assaulting a law officer. 56 – year old Neal Sidebottom was umpiring a ball game in Macks Creek Saturday when he got into a dispute with a spectator and deputies were called. When a deputy tried to arrest him, Sidebottom is accused of putting …

Jefferson City’s Council is back to full strength. Councilmen elected Randall Wright to serve out the uncompleted 4th Ward term of Ron Fitzwater. Fitzwater was elected mayor. Wright says he’ll seek the permanent post next spring.

Ap — Republicans passed several attention-grabbing priorities before Friday’s last day, including budgeting a whopping $2.8 billion to expand Interstate 70 to three lanes across the state. Lawmakers also voted to ban minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormones, and gender-affirming surgeries. If signed by Parson, which is expected, the bill …

You Mid – Missouri state government workers could be one of the biggest winners of the just – completed legislative session. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe presides over the Missouri Senate. He says the 8.7 – percent cost of living adjustment really helps state employees … Kehoe, who is the former …