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ABC – 17 —  A Cole County jury has convicted a man of second-degree murder, assault and other charges in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old corrections officer Justin Kammerich. The jury began deliberation last week in the trial of Jahuan Whirley and convicted him Monday on eight felony …

A Cole County jury will continue deliberations in a Jefferson City murder trial this (Monday) morning. The jury heard closing arguments in Jahuan Whirley’s trial on Friday and deliberated for about FIVE hours, before adjourning. Whirley is charged with first degree murder for the 2018 robbery and killing of 33-year-old Justin …

Albert Pujols is returning to St. Louis after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cardinals, according to published reports. The Post Dispatch which first reported the agreement late Sunday night, said the contract with the 42-year-old slugger — who is 21 home runs shy of 700 for his career …

Former Governor Eric Greitens says the allegations that he abused his wife and two young sons are completely untrue …       Greitens adds that his sons spend most of their holidays and the summer with him, along with regular visitation. Greitens’ ex – wife made the accusations public last …

 (AP) — A 65-year-old Kansas City truck driver has been arrested in connection with the crash that killed an assistant fire chief while he was working an accident scene. The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested Kevin Lee Brunson on Friday in Clay County. According to court documents, he was indicted on …

You’re seeing historic preservationists and the Jefferson City Council bumping heads over the fate of some of the old run – down homes on Capitol Avenue. Councilman Ron Fitzwater says it’s time to get moving on the homes that aren’t salvageable … The preservationists claim there are developers who want …

A Columbia man wanted for questioning in connection with a Jefferson City shooting is arrested on a Greyhound bus as he attempted to leave town. Shaune Price was arrested Wednesday. Officers say they found drugs and a gun on Price.  

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 …