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Hail and damaging winds are possible Friday afternoon in mid-Missouri (June 30, 2023 graphic courtesy of National Weather Service St. Louis Twitter page) The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says strong to severe storms are possible Friday afternoon in mid-Missouri. That includes Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton. NWS …

A Missouri state trooper patrols a mid-Missouri highway (2023 file photo courtesy of Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz) Missouri state troopers encourage you to prioritize safety when you plan your Fourth of July holiday. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz says 11 motorists were killed in traffic …

Columbia Police have released this undated photo of parolee Brandt Feutz, who’s been captured (photo courtesy of CPD Facebook page) Columbia Police are crediting residents for providing information that led to the capture of a parolee they considered armed and dangerous. Columbia Police spent hours on Wednesday night and Thursday …

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a heat advisory for the entire 939 the Eagle listening area (graphic courtesy of NWS St. Louis Twitter page) The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis’ heat advisory is now in effect and runs through tomorrow. NWS St. Louis …

Entry – level teachers in the Jefferson City School District will see more on pay day. The School Board votes to add $1300 to the base salary. That’s the biggest hike in 15 years. The 2024 budget was approved this week. It includes funding for several projects, including a new …

Somebody was apparently shooting ‘something’ at Truman Building staffers Tuesday afternoon. Police don’t think they were pellets or paintballs, but say at least a half – dozen people were hit. No one is in custody. Police say they are following up on several leads.

The parking lot on the west side of JCMG’s medical building in Jefferson City remains closed to through traffic, as construction continues as the Dialysis Clinic Inc. moves into the former Outpatient Surgery Center (June 2023 photo courtesy of JCMG) The parking lot of the west side of the Jefferson …

A Special Olympics Missouri athlete from northwest Missouri’s Savannah brought home four medals from Berlin’s recent Special Olympics World Games. Three were silver medals and the fourth was a bronze. Charlie Phillips’ hometown of Savannah welcomed him back Tuesday with a parade down Main street, where he signed autographs and …

Missouri Governor Mike and First Lady Teresa Parson pose with the Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City on June 27, 2023 (photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) You have another opportunity today to have your photo taken with the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 57 Lombardi …

A Columbia Police officer responds to Dove drive for Monday afternoon’s homicide (June 26, 2023 photo courtesy of Columbia Police Department Facebook page) The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson City Police are assisting Columbia Police with Monday’s homicide investigation on Dove drive. That’s north of …