University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright gave the state of the university address Friday at 9 a.m. LIVE PLAYBACK of the event can be viewed in the player below. The address comes a day before the university’s homecoming game on Saturday. University officials are expected to make another announcement regarding a “significant financial gift” Friday
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Cole County Assessor Chris Estes has filed a lawsuit over property lines against a man he is accused of assaulting, according to court records. According to court documents, Estes and his wife own an easement that runs across Danny and Nancy Schaffer’s property on Moreau River Lane. Documents detail several disputes where the Esteses claim
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Authorities are looking for a man involved in a police chase early Friday. Boone County sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over the driver of a white Ford truck at 2:30 a.m. Friday near Mexico Gravel Road but the car sped away, the sheriff’s department said. Deputies say the driver had several traffic violations. Deputies and
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Almost 700 Three Rivers Electric Cooperative customers were without power in the Wardsville area on Friday morning after a car crash caused a pole to break. The outage map showed that 696 customers were without power at 7 a.m. after the pole broke and power lines were on the ground. Crews were on scene to
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WITI) — The attorney for Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown spoke out Thursday, Oct. 10 after filing paperwork in federal court asking the judge to strike a $400,000 offer presented by the city. That offer would settle a lawsuit accusing police of using excessive force when
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Thousands are expected to descend into Columbia for the University of Missouri’s homecoming. Events will start with Chancellor Alexander Cartwright’s State of the University Address at 9 a.m. Friday. On Friday night, there will be a panhellenic council step dance showcase, Greektown house decorations and a spirit rally with Truman the Tiger, Marching Mizzou and
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The town of Hallsville, Missouri, is considering selling its sewer system in an effort to maintain the system. On the Nov. 5 ballot, residents will be able to vote whether the city should sell the system. The vote needs a simple majority to pass. Four companies are currently looking at buying the system, including Missouri
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department said it arrested a man for allegedly toppling over headstones in the Columbia Cemetery on East Broadway. According to court documents, the superintendent told police several times headstones had been tipped over and some even broken overnight between Oct. 2 and Oct. 5. The superintendent told police large headstones need heavy
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Update as of 10:16 p.m.: Power is back for most Ameren customers now. The outage map shows 238 are still waiting for the lights to come back on. An Ameren spokeswoman said crews continue to work in the area. Update as of 9:33 p.m.: Power was restored for many Camden County electric cooperative members, 36
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Cole County Presiding Circuit Court Judge Pat Joyce announced she won’t seek reelection after her term is up. Joyce’s retirement comes after 26 years serving as a judge. Since 2003, Joyce has been the presiding judge in the 19th District. She has served over numerous cases in her tenure. Joyce’s term ends after December 2020.
Continue ReadingCole County Presiding Circuit Court Judge Pat Joyce announced she won’t seek reelection after her term is up. Joyce’s retirement comes after 26 years serving as a judge. Since 2003, Joyce has been the presiding judge in the 19th District. She has served over numerous cases in her tenure. Joyce’s term ends December 2020. We
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Rain throughout the morning Thursday caused more than 20 rain-related car crashes on state roads in mid-Missouri, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F Sgt. Scott White said. By mid-afternoon, Boone County first responders had been sent to nearly a dozen crashes, online dispatch records showed. And public safety organizations hope drivers exercise caution for the
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Columbia is prepping for winter and will showcase the winter weather facilities at the annual Snow Palooza open house Thursday. During the event the city opened up its winter weather facilities and equipment for the public to get an up close look and talk about snow-fighting operations with engineers, plow drivers and support personnel. “Winter
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TONIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms continue through mid-late evening as the cold front tracks across Mid-Missouri. Lows fall into the low 40s. FRIDAY: Cloudy with a few early showers and chilly. Highs in the upper 40s. EXTENDED: It’s a breezy end to the work week with wind chills on Friday afternoon and evening in the 30s.
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A Centralia woman is in the Boone County Jail facing extradition to California on two felony counts related to a child custody dispute. Boone County deputies arrested Lisa Ann Hoeppner on Sept. 20 on an extradition warrant out of Shasta County, California, two days after charges were filed against her in that state, according to
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UPDATE: The Networks of Mid-Missouri temporary broadcast tower is now broadcasting near its full strength, meaning the signal should be available for most viewers over the air and on satellite and cable services. ABC 17 newscasts are also available online through the News Now livestream. The project to replace the permanent broadcast tower remains on
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The Missouri House Gaming Committee is holding a hearing Thursday as investigations continue into illegal slot machines. The Missouri State Highway Patrol testified and said it has seen an increase gambling complaints. “This year the division of drug and crime control has opened 92 criminal cases related to the illegal gambling devices, and we have
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A well-known local Democrat said Thursday that she will seek a state Senate seat, setting up a primary in the race for the 19th District. Judy Baker, a former state representative who lives in Columbia, in a news release announced her campaign for the seat currently held by Republican Caleb Rowden. The district covers Boone
Continue Reading(CNN) — Deutsche Bank told a federal appeals court on Thursday that it does not hold President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Earlier this year, the House had subpoenaed the bank for financial documents for Trump and his children — Donald Trump Jr. , Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump — as well as two redacted names
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A potent fall weather system is upon us as we wrap up the work week in Mid-Missouri. Snow has been falling across the Rockies and central Plains, and that cool air will move into our area by Friday. Showers and thunderstorms have been ongoing across central Missouri since early Thursday morning, bringing between 1-3″ of
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