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Former Moniteau County assessor’s husband charged

February 11, 2020 10:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against the husband of a former Moniteau County official suspected of misusing public money.

A woman’s remains were found at a landfill. Police believe she was ‘dumpster diving’

February 11, 2020 10:11 AM CNN

Human remains found in a landfill on Monday are believed to be those of a North Carolina woman who went missing in late January while “dumpster diving,” the Burlington Police Department said. Stephanie Cox, 30, was reported missing to the Greensboro Police Department on January 30. Her vehicle was found unattended in a service drive

Charges dismissed in deadly Saline County shooting

February 11, 2020 5:39 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri Attorney General’s office confirmed Monday that charges against a Saline County murder suspect were dismissed.

House committee to discuss vaping in schools

February 11, 2020 5:18 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri State House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education is set to discuss vaping in schools on Tuesday.

A soldier in the US Army has pleaded guilty to distributing bomb making instructions

February 10, 2020 11:12 PM CNN

A soldier in the US Army could face 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to distributing bomb making instructions, according to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office in Kansas. Jarrett William Smith, 24, distributed instructions for making explosives over social media while he was an active member of the military, a

Cole County deputies search jail inmates with new body scanner

February 10, 2020 10:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Meeting minutes show the commission awarded the $166,250 bid to Romaine Companies for the body scanner.

Corps of Engineers says work progressing on levee repairs; more flooding expected this year

February 10, 2020 2:48 PM Joe McLean

A contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.

First Student contract extended by Jefferson City school board

February 10, 2020 7:37 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District extended its contract with bus operator First Student through at least June 2023.

Columbia school board provides update on recording policy

February 10, 2020 9:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Board of Education met Monday night where it discussed a policy about audio and visual recording.

Man charged in Camden County accused of racially-motivated attack

February 10, 2020 8:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

Documents show deputies spoke with the worker’s supervisor who said the man was removed for being combative and yelling racial slurs at a bar worker.

Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company

February 10, 2020 5:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.

DEFENDERS: Be cautious when using mobile payment apps

February 10, 2020 2:17 PM Deborah Kendrick

Mobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers.

Columbia Public Schools gets a ‘B’ on patron survey

February 10, 2020 2:38 PM Molly Stawinoga

Most of the 400 people who took a random telephone survey gave Columbia Public Schools a “B” rating.

Former Pinnacle employees find jobs in local hospitals

February 10, 2020 5:27 PM Amber Tabeling

Major Mid-Missouri health care companies have hired 15 former Pinnacle Regional Hospital employees after the Boonville hospital shut down its clinics and services last month.

Father Tolton assistant wrestling coach arrested in Columbia, suspected of sexual abuse

February 10, 2020 5:59 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School assistant wrestling coach was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of sexual assault.

Cooper County child molestation suspect released from custody

February 10, 2020 4:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records show he was released from the Cooper County Jail with the condition that he has no direct contact or indirect contact with the victim.

Missoula Children’s Theater making an impact on child actors

February 10, 2020 2:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” made its Montana debut this weekend, courtesy of the Missoula Children’s Theater. Performing four sold out shows, the cast knew they had some big responsibility. “It’s crazy and it’s intense sometimes, but I love that feeling,” said Abby Negron, who played