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A woman and a child were hurt in a Boone County crash after they hydroplaned on Highway 63 north of the Callaway County line Saturday afternoon According to Highway Patrol crash reports, Wendi Scheer, 42, slide off the road and hit a tree around noon. She and the 6-year-old in the car both got moderate

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is working to locate a suspected felon who fled from a crash on Highway 63 southbound around 9 a.m. According to Sgt. Scott White, troopers received information about a non-injury crash involving one car about 2 miles south of Mt. Pleasant. The man had fled on foot into the nearby

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is hoping to continue the growth of the manufacturing industry during 2019. Matt McCormick, president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, said that the chamber is looking forward to seeing current businesses expand. McCormick also noted that a big challenge is getting students and residents to stay in Columbia. “We

The Missouri Cannabis Industry Association is holding its first business seminar of 2019 since Amendment 2 was passed. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, will be one of the speakers at the event. The DHSS is in charge of administering the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program. The group will

Surplus computers in Columbia found new homes on Saturday. The City of Columbia, Voluntary Action Center and Downtown Optimist Club partnered to provide used computers to people enrolled in the VAC through the Homes for Computers Program.. Those chosen to receive the computers picked them up starting at 9 a.m. at the Downtown Optimist Club

SATURDAY: We’re seeing some dense fog developing this morning as moisture continues to work into Mid-Missouri. Spotty showers will continue this morning as this first round moves through the area. We could hear a rumble of thunder with any of these showers as they move off to the northeast. Temperatures this afternoon will work their

Authorities in Fulton are asking for the public’s help in the search of a man suspected of murder. Garland Wisley, 60, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in January in connection with the shooting death of John Albers. Wisley has ties to the Fulton area, according to a statement by

A warrant has been issued for first-degree murder and armed criminal action in a January killing on Weymeyer Drive. The warrant was issued Friday for Laron Nesbitt, 24, who is an inmate in the Boone County Jail, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release. He is accused in the death of Deonte Gainwell,

A Columbia man faces a murder charge for a deadly crash last Saturday. Lukas S. Evans, 20, faces charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident. Evans collided with Jordan Hoyt, 37, on Feb. 16 on West Boulevard. A probable cause statement said Evans admitted that he was involved with a crash

A federal judge rejected Planned Parenthood’s request Friday for the court to block a state regulation that the organization says is preventing it from getting a license to perform local abortions. Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains filed the renewed motion for a preliminary injunction in its case against the state of Missouri in

One person suffered injuries in a crash Friday afternoon, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release said the wreck happened as traffic slowed around 3:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of eastbound U.S. 50/63. According to police, a Cadillac was driving behind a Dodge Dakota pickup truck while a Chevrolet Silverado pickup

The Mid-County Fire Protection District said a home is considered a total loss after a fire early Friday morning. It happened just after midnight on State Road E in Montreal, according to a news release. Fire officials said firefighters arrived to find the two-story home fully involved and the roof had collapsed. Crews brought the

Camden County prosecutors charged two women Friday after they allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in Cole County. Osage Beach police said the pursuit started before 1 p.m. on Thursday after the women stole items from a Dick’s Sporting Goods on Osage Beach Parkway. Officers said they spotted the suspect vehicle and

The Columbia Police Department has found evidence of gunfire for the third time in three days. Officers were sent to the 2300 block of Sears Court for reports of shots being heard at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said. Police found property damaged by gunshots, Pitts said, but he didn’t specify

TONIGHT: Spotty rain showers will continue overnight, becoming more numerous through Saturday morning. Thunder is possible as well. Expect lows to stay above average, in the mid 30s. SATURDAY: Rain showers will continue through early afternoon, becoming less numerous into the evening hours. An isolated t-storm is also possible. Temperatures will warm into the 50s

The Cole County Circuit Court issued a subpoena Thursday for former Governor Eric Greitens to produce documents in relation to an ongoing case about possible violations to Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Attorney Elad Gross, who is running for Missouri attorney general in 2020 as a Democrat, filed the lawsuit against the Governor’s Office in October. The

Columbia’s mayor has built a sizable campaign war chest in his bid for re-election, finance reports filed this week show. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece has raised nearly $52,000 for his campaign, according to a report filed Thursday with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Reports were due Thursday, 40 days before the April 2 election. Challenger Chris

Father Tolton Catholic High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Chad Masters has resigned in order to take a new job. He has accepted the head football coaching position at St. John Vianney Catholic High School in Kirkwood, Mo. Masters said in a statement, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce that

A section of Old 63 in Columbia was set to be closed for two hours Friday afternoon after a fire in a trash truck. The Columbia Fire Department said firefighters were called to put out a fire in a pile of trush after it ignited in a private trash truck. Old 63 between Bearfield Road

A man accused of murder in a Marshall shooting was released from jail on bond this week. James S. Miller, 55, was released Wednesday on a $500,000 bond, court records show. Miller was arrested after a Dec. 29 shooting that killed Joshua Charles Smith, 31, of Marshall. Smith died in the hospital after the shooting