Blair Oaks School Board tables transgender student policy discussion
The board was prompted to take a look at the policy when someone wrote a letter frustrated about the policy.
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Missouri congressional delegation reacts to FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago
Several Missouri politicians from across the state expressed their concerns after the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
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Fulton man faces multiple counts of rape after an 11-month investigation
A Fulton man is facing rape charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in 2017 and 2018.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly breaking windows in over 700 cars in Boone County
A Columbia is facing multiple charges after he allegedly damaged 705 cars by breaking their windows over several days at A1 Auto.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns about latest phone scam
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the latest phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money.
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Recreational marijuana has signatures for November ballot
The campaign to get a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana on Missouri’s November ballot scored a victory Tuesday when the Secretary of State’s Office said the petition had enough valid signatures.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 50 new COVID cases
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Man charged after allegedly stealing over $8,000 worth of merchandise from Midway Antique Mall
A Koshkonong, Missouri man who allegedly stole over $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Midway Antique Mall on Sunday morning was arrested and charged on Monday.
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MU Health Care to open Mexico urgent care clinic next week
MU Health Care plans to open an urgent care clinic next week in Mexico, Missouri, a community left with fewer health care options after the closure of a hospital in the spring.
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Kansas City man hurt in rollover crash at Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man was hurt late Monday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash at the Lake of the Ozarks. The crash happened on Bumper Hill Road near Route D in Camden County around 11:20 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 41-year-old Gregory W. Hepner was thrown
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support a minimum tax on businesses that make $1 billion?
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend. Among its provision is a minimum income tax on corporations that make $1 billion or more.
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Two women charged after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into Moberly Correctional Center
Two women are facing drug charges after they allegedly tried to bring in K2 and Suboxone into the Moberly Correctional Center.
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce calls Inflation Reduction Act a ‘tax hike’ on businesses
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce made public its opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act moving through Congress, saying it would mean a tax increase on the state’s business.
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Columbia Board of Education hold discussion on possible public speaking policy changes
The Columbia Board of Education will meet Monday night to discuss updates to its public speaking policy, a proposal some are concerned may discourage the community’s participation in future meetings.
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Woman charged after firing gun in Brunswick
A woman is facing a gun charge after allegedly shooting from her house at someone in Brunswick.
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Fire chief finalists announced for Columbia
The City of Columbia has announced three finalists in their search for a new fire chief for the Columbia Fire Department.
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Biden approves disaster declaration for Missouri flooding
ST. LOUIS (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding that hit St. Louis last month. Biden’s Monday decision makes St. Louis-area residents eligible for federal help with temporary housing, home repairs and some health care. Applicants can also get counseling and disaster-related unemployment
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Body identified at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area
Searchers have found a body believed to be a missing man in Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation area north of Columbia.
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Boone County House candidate files ethics complaint against opponent; opponent says he reported limited activity
The Democratic candidate for the 50th House District has filed a campaign finance complaint against his Republican opponent, his campaign said in a news release Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 COVID cases since the pandemic started
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