(AP) — GOP Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday named Vivek Malek state treasurer, making him the first nonwhite statewide official in Missouri history. Malek, a 45-year-old immigration lawyer from the St. Louis suburb of Wildwood, will replace fellow Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, who is leaving the position to become state …

As KWOS News first told you, several so – called workforce housing developments aren’t getting tax credits to help build those complexes. Jefferson City Councilman Ron Fitzwater thinks the plan was rushed through the Council … The Missouri Housing Development Commission turned down Jefferson City for the credits, saying there …

(AP) — The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years’ college bowl games. A bomber experienced an in-flight malfunction on Dec. 10, forcing it to …

Warmer temperatures than originally expected for this (Monday) morning have DECREASED the chance of snow for today. While we’re expecting to see a bit of a rain-snow mix today in Jefferson City and much of mid-Missouri, the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says LITTLE travel impacts are expected. …

(AP) — A bill requiring stricter safety rules in response to the 2018 deadly sinking of a tourist boat in Missouri is headed to President Joe Biden for his signature. The legislation, which passed the Senate on Thursday, directs the U.S. Coast Guard to draft new requirements for amphibious vehicles …

Ashland Police say that 15-year-old Emilee Dubes has been found safe. The teen was last seen on December 4th. Investigators say she apparently cut out a window screen and left the home. Police aren’t saying where Dubes has been or who she might have been with.

Ap — A Missouri man seeking freedom after nearly three decades in prison for a murder he denies committing testified Thursday that he was with his girlfriend on the night of the crime, except for a few minutes when he stepped outside to sell drugs on a corner several blocks …

Legislators are back at the Capitol on January 4th for the start of the 2023 session. Mid-Missouri State Rep. Dave Griffith knows the Democrats plan to file some gun control bills. Griffith says Columbia’s David Tyson Smith has a bill seeking to keep some guns out of the hands of …

Thank YOU for making the KWOS Commerce Bank One-For-One Holiday Food drive to benefit The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri another HUGE success! We’re now at OVER $65,000 and STILL counting! (And over 2.5 tons of food!!!) Yes, donations continue to roll in, as we’re never really done, as there’s always a need. BIG THANKS …

The suspect in an incident in which two pit bull dogs were ordered to attack a JCPD police officer appears in court. 45 – Nicole Zeits of Pennsylvania was arrested at the Day Inn Motel this week after resisting arrest and having the dogs attack the officer. The officer is …