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(MissouriNet) — The prosecution will call additional witnesses today (Wednesday) in day three of James Addie’s murder trial in Jefferson City, a trial that’s being broadcast live on Court TV. The 54-year-old Addie is charged with first degree murder for the death of Molly Watson. They both worked at the …

KMIZ 17 – A Jefferson City man was sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with a shooting that happened in October. 25-year-old Xavies Parks pleaded guilty to felony charges of second-degree assault and unlawful possession of a concealed firearm. The shooting happened at the Break Time off Ellis …

KMIZ 17 – – The Fulton Police Department is still investigating a possible kidnapping in the 500 block of 10th Street. Fulton police followed up on dozens of leads and tips, but they are still unable to identify the subjects or vehicle involved.  Based on witness accounts, FPD says it’s …

Is there room for another tech school in Central Missouri? Ranken Technical College wants to build an Ashland campus. State Rep. Sara Walsh doesn’t think the new school would take students away from State Tech in Linn …     The Ranken project has already received a $4.5 million grant from the …

KMIZ – Showers and storms become more widespread Wednesday, slowing things down significantly through the morning commute. There could be a few breaks in the action during the day, but expect ongoing showers and storms through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A few of those storms could also be strong-marginally …

If you owned a trucking company you probably wouldn’t support raising Missouri’s gas tax either. Shelbina Senator Cindy O’Laughlin and her husband are in the trucking business. She voted against the Senate – passed plan to hike the gas tax …            The measure is back before the House. It includes …

KMIZ 17 – The Fulton Police Department is investigating a possible kidnapping on the 500 block of 10th street Monday afternoon. The vehicle was last seen on security video in the area of E. 8th and State Street. The vehicle is described as a gray or dark colored Dodge Charger …

KMIZ 17 – Jefferson City police officers arrested a 27-year-old Darren Thames on suspicion of second-degree murder linked to a fatal drug overdose. Police say the death investigation goes back to October 2020. According to court documents, Police responded to a residence on the 3400 block of north Ten Mile …

(MissouriNet) — A jury listened to two vastly different stories during opening statements Monday in Jefferson City, in a high-profile Missouri murder trial. 54-year-old James Addie’s murder trial is being broadcast live nationwide on Court TV. Addie and the victim, Molly Watson, both worked at the Moberly Correctional Center (MCC). …

(MissouriNet) — With three weeks left to go in the regular legislative session, Missouri Senate President Dave Schatz  remains hopeful about his proposed gas tax hike. The Senate has already passed the bill that would boost the state’s fuel tax by twelve-and-a-half cents per gallon over five years. A Missouri …