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Rep. Vicky Hartzler and Rep. Annie Kuster announced Thursday the introduction of a bipartisan legislation that would streamline state and federal resources used to facilitate adoptions. The legislation will be called the Permanency for Children Act, and it will connect the voluntary responsible fatherhood registries in 34 states with the Federal Parent Locator Service. The

TODAY: We’ll have another hot, humid day with high temperatures in the lower 90s and heat indices climbing towards 100. If you are working, exercising or practicing outdoors be sure to stay hydrated. Winds will come in from the south at 8-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mild conditions will continue through the overnight hours as lows only

Jesse Williams was arrested on Tuesday after struggling with a Cole County deputy. According to the probable cause statement, deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General store in the 5000 block of West Business 50 because a man was seen hiding behind the store. Deputies said they approached Williams and asked him why he was

On Wednesday Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, weakening as it tracked overland, only to regain strength as it moved back over the Atlantic. As of Thursday morning, the hurricane was upgraded to a category 3 with sustained winds up to 115 mph. Maria continues to batter the islands of Puerto Rico and the Dominican

On Wednesday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a single-car crash on Route Y in Pettis County. According to the traffic crash reports, the crash happened as a vehicle attempted to pass another car and the driver lost control. Troopers said the vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. Troopers said the

The city of Columbia could be expanding west if the Planning and Zoning Commission approves a proposal for a new subdivision. The commission is expected to review to proposals at its Thursday night meeting. The P-and-Z staff put together a report analyzing both proposals that sit north of Gillespie Bridge Road and west of the

A suspected drunk driver is expected to be OK after plowing into a pond in Boone County Wednesday night. According to assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp with the Boone County Fire Department, the man was traveling south along Tomlin Hill Road when he reached a curve by Barry Road and ran off the path. The car

Groups met in Columbia Wednesday to promote funding for two federal assistance programs; LIHEAP, or “Low Income Home Energy and Weatherization Assistance,” and Clean Energy Grants (which include Weatherization Assistance Programs). The meeting comes after President Donald Trump proposed budget cuts earlier this year, which would impact those programs. In fact, the budget for the

UPDATE: According to the probable cause statement, the child died from drowning in the bathtub, after yelling for Hamblen, his mother. Officers said they interviewed a 6-year-old boy, who was also in the residence at the time of the incident, who said the 4-year-old boy had been left unattended in the bathtub, yelling for his

Jefferson City school officials are explaining why administrators decided to take disciplinary action against three district students featured in a controversial photo posted online. “This is an unfortunate incident,” said JCPS Board of Education President Steve Bruce. “It’s very disappointing and I know it’s very hurtful to a lot of folks.” JCPS said Tuesday the

UPDATE 5 p.m.: Seven people have to find a place to stay after their apartment building was destroyed by a fire Wednesday morning. The Osage Beach fire marshal said the fire started around 10 a.m. in the bottom right unit of the old Lake Chalet Resort near the 1600 block of Osage Beach Parkway. According

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley’s vote in Boone County did not violate state election laws, since his permanent address is still in the county, according to an investigation. Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks closed his investigation on Wednesday into Hawley’s August vote at the Lenoir Woods Senior Center. A resident made a complaint that Hawley

TONIGHT: There’s a chance we could see isolated storms as a slow moving cold front arrives from the northwest. A strong storm with gusty winds and small hail is possible. The bulk of the activity should stay north of Mid-Missouri, but isolated storms are possible north of I-70. Winds tonight will be out of the

Missouri’s incarceration rate is the eighth highest in the nation, and according to state data, it’s not losing that rank anytime soon. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri’s population growth is projected to grow 5 percent in the next five years. Under current trends, MDOC will be 2,351 prison beds short of needed

UPDATE: 6:30 p.m.: Jeremy Humphrey is charged with 2nd degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is currently being held on a cash-only bond of $1 million. Witness statements played a noteworthy role in the investigation, according to the Columbia Police Department and Daniel Knight, the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney. “A couple of

Summer officially comes to an end at 3:02 PM Friday but a summer-like weather pattern will continue. A ridge of high pressure aloft over the southern states will hold through the weekend, keeping our upper level winds from the southwest which will keep warm air in place. At the surface, southerly winds will continue to

Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Carrico regarding a reported burglary on Tuesday evening. They said a female noticed a small group of people were on her driveway. Officers said the female went outside, she spoke with the group, when one person displayed a handgun and demanded money from her. The female gave

On Tuesday, Logan Barton was charged with making a terroristic threat toward Freddy’s Frozen Custard at the 2100 block of Missouri Boulevard. According to the probable cause statement, officers responded to Freddy’s due to a employee having an ongoing ex-parte issue. Officers said while they were on the scene, the employee received a telephone call

On Tuesday, Robert Jackson was charged with domestic assault after he was accused of getting into an argument with his girlfriend. According to the probable cause statement, Jackson allegedly threatened to choke his girlfriend out. Jackson then began to hit the girlfriend several times in her stomach. Officers said Jackson also slapped his girlfriend on

Moberly police arrested Brian Ashbaker for endangering the welfare of a child after riding around in a vehicle with a 15-year-old boy that accidentally shot himself. According to the probable cause statement, in May, Moberly officers arrested Michael Ellington into custody for an active warrant. Officers said when Ellington was in custody, he began to