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Abc – 17 — The Missouri Senate has passed a new congressional map that will divide Boone County in two and put it into a different district. The map approved Thursday on a 22-10 vote will move part of Boone County into the Third Congressional District, represented by U.S. Rep. …

The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension.

 (AP) — The investigator who played a key role in former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation in 2018 has pleaded guilty to evidence tampering. Private investigator William Tisaby entered the plea Wednesday on the misdemeanor charge. Prosecutors dropped seven felony counts including perjury. Tisaby was indicted in 2019 for crimes …

Should a veteran be allowed to take a psychedelic drug if it helps him cope with the mental health issues he brought home from the military? State Rep. Tony Lovasco is sponsoring a bill designed to allow the medical use of small amounts of ‘magic mushrooms’ … The bill would …

The latest allegations about Eric Greitens not-withstanding, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft still has issues with an executive order from the former Governor that dates back to Greiten’s second day in office back in 2017 … At the time, Greitens staff claimed they didn’t forge Ashcroft’s signature but had …

ABC – 17 — Over 6 ounces of meth was seized after multiple agencies executed a drug search warrant on the 1500 block of Lake Street in Jefferson City according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. the Cole County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and the …

ABC – 17 –The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley began Tuesday in Cole County. Whirley, who was 16-years-old at the time, is accused of robbing and shooting Justin Kammerich and Alex Meyers on December 12, 2018. Kammerich died from his injuries. Meyers was shot three times and survived. Whirley is …

A Missouri trucker is again running for Blaine Luetkemeyer’s seat in Congress. Brandon Wilkinson blames Congress in part for the rampant inflation that’s jacking up the cost of everything …        Wilkinson is on the GOP primary ballot in the 3rd Congressional District. He got about 15 – …

ABC – 17 — Jefferson City’s longtime police chief will not retire Saturday, as previously planned, while the city searches for his replacement. Roger Schroeder has led the department since 1999. City officials said Friday that Schroeder will now stay with the Jefferson City Police Department until his replacement is …

ABC – 17 — A Kansas City truck driver was indicted Friday on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County firefighter. A Boone County grand jury entered the indictment against Kevin Brunson for his role in the death of Bryant Gladney, an official with the …