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This week, President Donald Trump rolled back protections for women’s access to no co-pay birth control, causing mid- Missouri lawmakers to weigh in on Trump’s administrations decision. Missouri Democratic Party chair Stephan Webber said, “Birth control is not controversial-it’s something the vast majority of women will use during their lifetime. It is unacceptable for Missouri’s

TONIGHT: A line of showers and thunderstorms will move in after 2 AM from the west, slowly tracking east into early Saturday morning. No severe wether is expected. Southerly winds will increase to 15 mph, becoming gusty toward morning keeping low temperatures in the mid 60s. SATURDAY: A line of showers and isolated t-storms will

The American Red Cross has shipped supplies to Las Vegas after Sunday’s deadly mass shooting. “We sent additional 450 blood (units) and blood products to Las Vegas through yesterday,” External Communications Manager Joe Zydlo said. He also told ABC 17 News that people who donate first and foremost will help the hospitals the American Red

Law enforcement officers will have a strong presence at Saturday’s Luke Bryan concert in Audrain County but they are asking the public to also be alert. “Folks have to understand this is not just a law enforcement matter and we really rely on the public to get us that information so we can react to

The University of Missouri has rehired 3 individuals after they were laid off. Christian Basi, the News Bureau director said, “After the individuals were laid off, it became evident that the action had a disruptive effect on campus, so we made the decision to bring them back as soon as we could.” University officials said

Boone County deputies arrested Morgan Reifsteck on Thursday after deputies responded to a vehicle crash near 61 Second St. in Hartsburg. According to the probable cause statement, Reifsteck was reported to have been involved in a motor vehicle accident with a parked car. Deputies said the passenger who was in the bed of the truck

Boone County deputies arrested Jessamine Tibbs after she was accused of threating a man’s life and damaging his car. According to the probable cause statement on Thursday, Tibbs drove to the home of her child’s father. Deputies said Tibbs is accused of putting multiple dents in the victim’s BMW and pouring gasoline over it. Deputies

All rides on JEFFTRAN’s fixed routes will be free of charge on Oct. 9. “This is an opportunity to thank our customers for their business over the past year,” Jefferson City Transit division director Mark Mehmert said. JEFFTRAN provided nearly 300,000 rides to customers over the most recent fiscal year. Approximately 50,000 of those rides

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeffrey Howard on Thursday after they responded to a sexual assault investigation in Moberly. According to a probable cause statement in August, Howard had sexual intercourse with a family member at a residence in Moberly. Troopers said in September, Howard had sexual intercourse with the same family member. The

On Friday, Jackie Jennings was indicted by the grand jury on charges of forcible rape and burglary in a 2002 case. According to the indictment, Jennings knowingly had sexual intercourse with a victim by the use of forcible compulsion. The indictment also states that Jennings unlawfully entered a building for the purpose of raping the

Jacob Brewer and Michelle Phipps were arrested on Friday on an indictment, charging them with removing aluminum braces from railroad cars owned by Ameren UE. According to the indictment, in February Brewer and Phipps disabled railroad on-track equipment by removing aluminum stabilizing braces from railroad freight cars. The braces are designed to keep the freight

UPDATE 2:41 pm: Orloff has been charged with Tampering of a Motor Vehicle. A 26-year-old Columbia man is facing multiple theft charges after police said he committed a string of vehicle-related crimes. Columbia police said it started just before 2 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of Divot Drive when a victim reported the theft

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department reported on Friday that several ATV had been stolen between 5-81 north towards Morgan County. Deputies said the keys had been left in the four-wheelers that were stolen. Deputies said they are asking for any information regarding the thefts. To contact the Camden County Sheriff’s Department, call (573) 346-2234.

On Friday at 2:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to a robbery near Forum Boulevard and Mills Drive. According to the official release, a man was walking down the street when he was approached by another man, who pointed a gun at him. The suspect rummaged through the victim’s pockets before hitting the victim in the

The Missouri Department of Conservation will be offering an all-online hunter education course for Missouri residents who are 16 years or older. MDC officials said the online course will include videos and animation to teach hunter safety, firearm safety, ethics, regulations and wildlife management. “The way adults are learning is ever changing. More individuals are

TODAY: Rain chances will decrease into the later afternoon hours as high temperatures reach near 80 with southerly winds up to 10 mph, and gusts as high as 22 mph. This evening looks dry and mild, but muggy for Sports Zone Football Friday. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s throughout the game

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been a very active one so far as we have seen 14 tropical storms. Eight of those storms developing into hurricanes, 5 of which have become major hurricanes with category 3 strength or greater. There is another tropical storm brewing near the Yucatan peninsula, which is expected to gain

A 26-year-old Lexington man is accused of exploitation after police say he tried to scam an elderly Columbia woman out of thousands of dollars. Columbia police responded just after noon Thursday to the reported fraud in the 800 block of Greenwood Court. Officers saw several workers in the yard trimming limbs from large tree on

Two teenage boys were arrested two days after a false bomb report was made at a Ralls County school. According to the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office, the threat was made Monday at the Mark Twain School campus. Students and faculty were evacuated and bomb detection dogs were brought in to examine the area. After the

In a surprising announcement since the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday night, the National Rifle Association says it is open to new regulations on a gun modifier. The NRA says it is open to new regulations on bump stocks, devices that were on the weapons of the Las Vegas shooter. The modification can be used