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Congratulations to the winners of the National Pet Week contest – Megan Li and Therese Stevens

Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council meeting demonstrated a disconnect between city leaders on moves within the police department. And the at times tense meeting — which ended early Tuesday — preceded City Manager Mike Matthes’ resignation by less than a day. Matthes will step down at 5 p.m. Wednesday, the city said in

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested 12 sex offenders during what the agency called a “large scale investigation” last week. The sheriff’s office said in a news release that it arrested the offenders on suspicion of registration violations and possession of drugs, guns and child pornography. The sheriff’s office is also working with the ATF

TONIGHT: Temperatures drop back below freezing by Wednesday morning under clear skies. With winds out of the southwest up to 10 mph, it will make it feel more like the mid 20s as you head out the door. WEDNESDAY: The same wind that creates a wind early in the morning will actually warm us up

Jefferson City Public Schools announced administrative staffing appointments for the new Capital City High School. The new staff will take on their positions starting in July 2019. Ben Meldrum, Principal Meldrum has 18 years of experience in education, including being the principal at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center and a cooperative career education teacher at Nichols

Columbia City Council members questioned City Manager Mike Matthes and Police Chief Ken Burton on Monday about the decision to dissolve or change the Columbia Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit.

A woman accused of killing a Clinton, Missouri, police officer has a court appearance scheduled for next year. Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence for Tammy Widger, who is accused in the March shooting death of Officer Ryan Morton. Authorities say Widger helped James Waters in a deadly shootout with police that also left two

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a woman was arrested and charged in connection to a homicide investigation after 34-year-old Derek Ray Harrelson was found dead Monday morning. According to court documents, Christine Jolene Zahn, 47, of Camdenton, gave law enforcement officers conflicting statements. When police first arrived on scene, they found Harrelson already dead

Two people were arrested Monday after deputies searched a Demaret Drive residence for drugs. Boone County Sheriff’s Department Det. Tom O’Sullivan said deputies found more than 4 pounds of marijuana packaged in individual bags for sale and various drug paraphernalia during a search of a residence in the 700 block of Demaret. Brian Shay King,

The state’s top education official, who was fired last year, is getting her job back. The State Board of Education said in a news release Tuesday that former education commissioner Margie Vandeven will return to the job Jan. 2. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had reported that Vandeven was one of four top finalists for the

A mid-Missouri sheriff’s deputy was flown to a Columbia hospital after he accidentally shot himself during shooting exercises Monday. Benton County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Jeff Canfield shot himself in the lower torso during night range qualification at about 5:25 p.m. Monday, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. The sheriff’s office said the bullet

TUESDAY: Clouds are clearing out of Mid-Missouri, with plenty of sunshine expected this afternoon. Afternoon highs will top out near 40 degrees today, with areas to the north likely staying in the upper 30s where passing clouds are expected through the day. Winds will be out of the west up to 10 mph, gradually shifting

A Columbia man accused in a robbery attempt that set off an alert on a University of Missouri Health Care campus was sentenced to prison Monday. Judge Jodie Asel sentenced Jack David, 25, to seven years in prison each on two second-degree robbery charges and four years in prison on a knowingly burning or exploding

Columbia Fire Department Chief Randy White said a lack of pay raises and problems with staffing have had a negative affect on morale. “That definitely has an affect on morale,” White told ABC 17 News Monday night. “You feel like you’re not getting valued for your time and experience in the position.” White made his

BALLWIN, Mo. (AP) – A woman shot by a gunman at a religious supply store in suburban St. Louis has died. St. Louis County police say the victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police are searching for the suspect, who they say is armed and dangerous. The man went into a Catholic Supply

Fulton police took a local 29-year-old man into custody Tuesday morning for allegedly attempting to burglarize a home. Officers were notified about the crime in the 2500 block of N. Business Route 54 a short time before midnight Monday. “Officers arrived and found a white male by the name of Bradley Foutes kicked open a

TUESDAY: Clouds will clear out and we’ll see sunshine, but it will stay chilly. High temperatures will stay in the upper 30s to low 40s with winds shifting to the west to southwest up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures drop back below freezing by Wednesday morning under clear skies. Winds out of the south will

UPDATE (11/20 2 a.m.): Jerry Hutcheson has been found safe. A Marion County deputy found the elderly man who was reported missing near Hannibal around 11:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. Original story: The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing elderly

UPDATE: The Columbia City Council put a hold on proposed changes to the police department’s Community Outreach Unit. Mayor Brian Treece suggested CPD wait to make the changes, if any, until the city presented its comprehensive community-oriented policing report in December. City council members Clyde Ruffin, Matt Pitzer and Betsy Peters declined to comment further

UPDATE: The Columbia City Council approved the $12 million improvement project. Ward 4 Councilman Ian Thomas opposed, saying the city needs to get less dependent on cars for travel. ORIGINAL: The Columbia City Council is scheduled to vote on sending a $12 million improvement project for Nifong Boulevard out for bids at Monday’s meeting. The