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Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Husband of missing Columbia woman not yet served with warrant

February 25, 2020 4:06 PM Connor Hirsch

After first-degree murder charges were filed nearly a week ago, Joseph Elledge has not been served with a warrant and his arraignment has not been set.

Columbia man charged after assault at Post Office

February 25, 2020 3:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Officers arrested Eddie B. Linzie, 43, of Columbia, on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action on Monday.

Jefferson City fire causes thousands in damage to Washington Street apartment building

February 25, 2020 6:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City firefighters say a fire called out Tuesday afternoon caused about $35,000 in damage to an apartment building.

Gifts to Columbia Catholic school eliminate millions in debt

February 25, 2020 4:09 PM Matt Ragsdale

Anonymous gifts made to Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia eliminated $6.2 million of debt.

Second murder charge filed in connection with Doris Drive shooting

February 25, 2020 3:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors on Thursday charged a second person with a teen’s killing in a Feb. 5 shooting on Doris Drive.

Corps increasing water flowing into lower Missouri River

February 25, 2020 12:31 PM Associated Press

The amount of water being released into the Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam will be increased again to free up more space in the reservoirs upstream before spring.

Columbia College lays off 49 across nation

February 25, 2020 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia College is laying off 25 employees at its local campus.

Jefferson City, Cole County emergency officials consider siren alert changes

February 24, 2020 5:26 PM Joe McLean

Officials are considering a new protocol to sound sirens throughout a severe weather event.

Man charged with weekend Sedalia shooting

February 24, 2020 10:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Pettis County prosecutors charged a man on Sunday with a Sedalia shooting that injured one man.

Groups say Columbia Regional Airport grant could boost city’s economy

February 24, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program.

Two hurt in Highway 54 crash at Brazito

February 24, 2020 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash caused delays Monday afternoon on Highway 54 at Brazito, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Special prosecutor says Fulton officer justified in fatal shooting

February 24, 2020 4:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A special prosecutor has ruled a man’s fatal shooting by Fulton police in December was justified.

Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding

February 24, 2020 10:19 AM Deborah Kendrick

The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.

Columbia police find trailer with some family belongings stolen.

Family’s stolen trailer and car found, but some items taken

February 24, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

A family whose lifetime worth of belongings was taken from a hotel parking lot over the weekend said police found their vehicle and trailer.

Missouri House bills aim to regulate how college athletes get paid

February 24, 2020 11:53 AM Amber Tabeling

A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Monday on three bills that would establish regulations to potential pay for college athletes.

Smart grid system could reduce length of power outages in downtown Jefferson City

February 24, 2020 2:02 PM Connor Hirsch

Ameren Missouri installed an underground smart grid system in downtown Jefferson City that aims to reduce the length of power outages.

Car slams into Columbia police cruiser, shutting down Highway 63

February 24, 2020 7:23 AM Madison Fleck

A car fire that shut down Highway 63 on Monday morning ignited after a vehicle slammed into a Columbia Police Department cruiser.

Outside of the Columbia Police Department as authorities investigated an overnight assault on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Victim suffers serious injuries in Columbia post office assault

February 24, 2020 5:21 AM Matthew Sanders

A man attacked early Monday inside the post office in downtown Columbia suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Man charged, accused of threatening University Hospital

February 24, 2020 11:31 AM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri Police Department amped up its security after University Hospital allegedly received a threat last week.

Family says car, heirlooms stolen overnight during stop in Columbia

February 23, 2020 6:46 PM Connor Hirsch

A family moving across the country became victims of a vehicle and trailer theft at the Columbia Hotel early Sunday morning.