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Murder suspect claims fatal shooting was self defense

A man accused of murder in Callaway County claims he acted in self-defense. 47 year old Michael Hatfield of Readsville says he and 49 year old James Newsom were at Hatfield’s home on Wednesday when Newsom attacked him. He claims Newsom reached for a gun, so Hatfield shot him before …

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Dog dies in JCMO house fire

A dog dies in a Jefferson City house fire. Crews were called to the home in the 900 block of Monroe Street around 630 this (Thur) morning. Firefighters weren’t sure if anyone was inside and searched the house. It turned out no one was home except for three dogs. One …

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JCMO Airport reopens

Clean up continues at JC Memorial Airport.. round two as the airport opens back up. Progress focused on getting dried mud off runways and ramps. Demolition crews are gutting the terminal building. Airport was out of service for a month and a half because of flooding.

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Callaway murder charges

A man faces murder charges after a Callaway County killing. Deputies were called to a home on Erin Drive near Readsville Wednesday. They found the body of 49 – year old James Newsom. 47 – year old Michael Hatfield faces second degree murder charges.

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No decision reached in JC school employee hearing

KMIZ– JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Jefferson City Public Schools board members convened for nearly 12 hours Wednesday to consider charges filed against Tammy Ferry, the district’s instructional technology coordinator. Ferry’s attorney defended against claims she breached board policy took files from her professional online account to a personal folder. The district …

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Two now charged with murder in Cole Cty human remains case

First degree murder charges now, for the two people tied to a 2015 mid-Missouri death. Sandy Gallaspie and Suzanne Ponder are facing first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing Jon Williams. A Cole County Jail inmate tipped off investigators, and they found Williams’ body off Bess Hill Road in Jefferson City …

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Boats are back on the Osage River

The Osage River is back open to recreational boaters. The Highway Patrol ordered the river closed from the mouth of the Missouri to Lock and Dam #1 because of the flooding. They say even though the Osage is back open, boaters shouldn’t create wakes in flooded areas and watch out …

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Man charged in JCMO restaurant burglaries

A Jefferson City man is accused in break –ins at as many as 5 – restaurants. 25 – year old Dakota Blackburn is charged in connections with burglaries in June. He’s thought to have broken into restaurants on Ellis Blvd, Southridge, Missouri Blvd and West Edgewood. Investigators say Blackburn took …

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JC Schools may be interested in tornado damaged homes

Jefferson City Public School leaders want to talk to some of the owners of tornado damaged homes in the neighborhoods surrounding J-C High. They’re interested in possibly buying out some of those properties. The District is also working with their insurance provider to settle a claim after Simonsen 9th Grade …

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