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An Iberia man will serve 13 years in prison after admitting to sexual abuse. ABC 17 reports David Gene Lee pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 19-year old girl at a Budget Inn back in January. He allegedly stalked the victim near the Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City. …

Do you see similarities in the accusations leveled at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens? Greitens is quick to point out that he was exonerated of sex charges tying him to his hairdresser …        Like Greitens, Cuomo also resigned after the sexual allegations surfaced. Greitens …

The deputy director of the state Department of Natural Resources is moving up to the lead role. Governor Parson announced yesterday (wed) that Dru Buntin is the new director. He has served as acting director since Carol Comer’s death from cancer in June. Buntin is a Moberly native who has …

A Jefferson City man will spend 13 years in prison for receiving child porn on the internet. A federal judge handed down the sentence to Dana Paul Cline yesterday (wed). Cline pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography last year. Authorities found several photos and videos of young children performing sex …

Boone County reports a COVID-19 death for the third straight day. Health officials said yesterday (wed) the patient was in his or late 70’s. Boone is now at 128 total deaths from the illness. There were 80 new coronavirus cases in the county yesterday (wed). Active cases went up. Hospitalizations …

(AP) — Missouri turned 200 years old Tuesday, commemorating its birthday with art, music, speeches, free ice cream and — fittingly — the recognition of new citizens in a state that once served as the gateway for westward expansion in the United States. A bicentennial ceremony at the state Capitol …

KMIZ   — The University of Missouri settled a lawsuit with a former track coach over claims he faced racial discrimination while there. An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start. Lyles sued the …

A judge says Governor Parson can no longer deny Medicaid to thousands more newly eligible adults. Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the order yesterday (tue). Voters last year approved a constitutional amendment to expand the government health care program. But Parson refused to implement the amendment after the GOP-led …

Cole County reported 48 new cases yesterday (tue). Boone County reports another COVID-19 death. Health officials said yesterday (tue) the patient was in his or late 30’s, and died back in June. Boone is now at 127 total deaths from the illness. There were 90 new coronavirus cases in the …

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