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Candidates can start filing for the April 2019 municipal elections on Tuesday. Several positions are up for election in Columbia and Jefferson City. Candidates could be a part of big changes, with the city of Columbia looking for a city manager, and Jefferson City Public Schools working on opening up another high school. Candidates can

TUESDAY: Although it will be cold to start off the day, Tuesday afternoon will be one of the nicest days this week. With plenty of sunshine and breezy southwesterly winds, we’ll see highs top out in the low to mid 50s. It’s possible some isolated spots could briefly jump into the mid 50s, with southwestern

One Columbia family claims the school district broke the law allowing a student club to advertise around the school. Seventh-grader Summer Allen, along with her parents, spoke to the Columbia Board of Education Monday night about Smithton Middle School’s Gay-Straight Alliance. They claim the district should have done more to inform Smithton parents about the

Assistant Fire Chief Brad Fraizer has been a part of the city of Columbia’s Vision Zero effort for just over a year. The city agreed to adopt the policy in 2016, with the goal of eliminating all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Fraizer is a member of the crash analysis and engineering teams,

Mizzou defensive end Tre Williams was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of second-degree domestic assault. Head coach Barry Odom has suspended him indefinitely from the team. Williams was in the car with a woman with whom he was in a relationship when the two allegedly got in an argument, Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts

Attorney General Josh Hawley is responding to the Secretary of State’s inquiry as it investigates whether Hawley used public funds for campaign purposes. In a letter to the Secretary of State’s Office, D. John Sauer describes the complaint as “a frivolous act of political harassment.” In his letter, Sauer outlined the following points about the

More than 200 faculty members on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus are eligible for a buyout of senior, tenured faculty being offered next summer. University spokesman Christian Basi said 224 faculty members here are eligible for the buyout and 466 qualify across the UM System’s four campuses. Eligible employees can take a one-time lump

Missouri Boulevard near downtown Jefferson City is expected to close overnight next week. According to Capital Paving and Construction LLC, crews plan to demolish a pedestrian bridge near the 600 block of Missouri Boulevard/Business Highway 50 on Dec. 17. The demolition project is expected to close the road at 8 p.m. between West Dunklin Street

The Columbia Board of Education is considering a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Peter Stiepleman at the board meeting Monday evening. “This is something that is done yearly for superintendents here in Columbia,” said Board President Jan Mees. Stiepleman is finishing the first year of his three year contract where he currently makes about $200,000

TONIGHT: Temperatures remain in the mid 20s through the night under mostly clear skies. Despite the cold conditions, it will be a fairly seasonal night for December. You’ll want to bundle up as you head out the door early tomorrow morning, as winds out of the southwest up to 11 mph will make it feel

A fire in a building at the Columbia City Landfill early Saturday started in a generator used to make power from landfill gas. The fire in the landfill generator likely started because of an oil leak, city spokeswoman Patricia Weisenfelder said in an email. The plant at the landfill that produces power from landfill gas

A Jefferson City man was charged on Monday, accused of being involved in a drug deal that resulted in the death of Nilez R. Nichols on Nov. 19. Semaj L. Harris, 20, was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree burglary. Harris is being held at the Cole County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond. Officers

THIS AFTERNOON: After a frosty start this morning, temperatures have rebounded nicely. We’re near the freezing mark at 11am, under full sunshine. While it is cold, it certainly feels nicer outside than what we were stuck with over the weekend. We top out near 40 this afternoon, before dropping off into the 20s after sunset.

The Columbia Fire Marshal said unattended cooking caused a fire at Columbia Crossing Apartments in the 1600 block of Towne Drive on Sunday night. When crews arrived to the scene, there was no visible smoke or flames coming from the building. However, the occupants of the apartment said the fire was in the kitchen of

MONDAY: Because of the frost early on tomorrow morning, I’d suggest you give yourself at least an extra five minutes to clear off your car windows. Get the kids bundled up. It’s all about a wintry feel as you head out the door Monday with morning temperatures in the teens. Thankfully with lots of sunshine

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Harrison Butker atoned for a 43-yard miss as time expired with a 36-yard field goal in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs stopped the Baltimore Ravens on fourth down to clinch a playoff spot with a 27-24 victory Sunday. The Chiefs (10-2) twice converted on fourth down before Patrick Mahomes

The Unitarian Universalist Church in Columbia is the first of six churches to host Room at the Inn this year. It opens Sunday December 9 at 7 p.m. and people can stay until 7 a.m. “Last year I believe we had 17 the first night,” said volunteer Mike Latham. He said they could expect to

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Sophie Cunningham had 18 points and eight assists, Amber Smith had her third consecutive double-double, and No. 23 Missouri held off Saint Louis for a 74-62 win on Sunday night. Smith, who has six double-doubles this season, finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Emmanuelle Tahane had 13 points on 5-of-6

TONIGHT: High pressure settles overhead this evening. This will lead to calm winds and very cold temperatures– along with that we’ll see a bit of low level moisture which will help generate some thick frost as your head out the door on Monday. Temps fall in the low teens overnight. MONDAY: Because of the frost

Columbia police said they were called to the Steak n’ Shake on Worley Street for reports of gunfire inside the restaurant just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Officers found that one gunshot had been fired into the ceiling and the suspect had already left. Police were able to identify the shooting suspect as Reiss Alan Favinger,