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Wednesday morning Cole County Commissioners saw three plans to remodel or rebuild the old Cole County jail. They want the space to be converted to offices and possibly a new courtroom. Remodeling the jail and sheriff’s residence would cost $776,000 or $850,000. Stripping the jail down to the original footprint and building a new structure

A Jefferson City couple was sentenced in federal court Wednesday on illegal gun and tampering with evidence charges. Andrew Brandwein, 39, was sentenced to the federal maximum of ten years in prison without parole for being a felon in possession of a firearm. His wife Debra, 55, was sentenced to 21 months in prison without

All future projects in downtown Columbia that would add to the sewer flow can not be approved temporarily. Columbia Public Works officials announced that the sewers have hit capacity and something needs to be done. Columbia city leaders presented a list of projects to the TIF commission about the needed improvements and advancements to Columbia’s

A Moberly man was charged in federal court Wednesday for having counterfeit bills. Kevin McCuiston, 36, is accused of having 49 fake $50 bills. He was charged Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City. According to the indictment, McCuiston had the counterfeit bills in his possession on December 6, 2013. A federal grand

Thousands of Missourians travel over bridges every day that are in need of repairs or replacement. The Missouri Department of Transportation will repair 10 of those bridges in Mid-Missouri this year. Eight bridges will be repaired in Boone County, one in Howard, and one in Callaway County. MoDOT Project Manager Mike Dusenberg said it we

One man was arrested in a Tuesday morning meth bust at a Jefferson City motel. Anthony Alexander, of Henley, faced drug charges Wednesday, accused of having pipes and meth inside his Econo Lodge room. Jefferson City police arrived to the motel at 1926 Jefferson Street around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday for reports of suspicious activity. Investigators

A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly running a meth lab northeast of Columbia. Boone County authorities started investigating after finding several buys at nearby stores for items used in meth. Deputies later went to 7703 La Porte Ave., Apt A, and followed footprints in the snow to an active drug lab by the railroad

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Missouri to recognize same-sex marriages performed in states or countries that allow them. The ACLU filed the lawsuit Wednesday in a Kansas City state court on behalf of eight same-sex couples who live in Missouri and married elsewhere. The lawsuit was announced at

Local high school scores Boys Basketball Tolton 72 Battle 67Boonville 41 Hannibal 61Hallsville 60 South Callaway 46Montgomery Co. 65 North Callaway 75Blair Oaks 89 Eldon 45 Girls Basketball Tolton 38 Battle 37Hickman 55 Jefferson City 19

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved a new long range transportation plan Wednesday afternoon. However, they cautioned that without additional resources the Missouri Department of Transportation has slim chances of delivering it. Most of the projects revolve around maintenance, safety and the economy over a 20 year period. However, with the decreasing amount in

A boil order that was in effect for New Franklin was lifted Tuesday morning. City Administrator Pat Cunningham said Sunday a ten inch water main break was to blame for the order. The boil order was in effect for 48 hours after water service returned to the Howard County community. The cause of the water

Services have been announced for late Columbia leader and activist Wynna Faye Tapp Elbert. A visitation will be held Friday afternoon at Missouri United Methodist Church at 204 S. Ninth Street from 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the same location Saturday at 1 p.m. The Columbia activist known to many

The Missouri School of Journalism announced a major donation to create a documentary journalism program on Tuesday. Jonathan Murray, a 1977 alumnus, pledged $6.7 million gift to create one of the largest documentary journalism programs in the nation. “[The gift] will give us the chance to marry the innovative approaches of documentary storytelling and presentation

When Gary Pinkel woke up this morning, he reflected on what happened the previous night. “This is not about Mizzou.” “This is not about one player.” “This is going to have a profound effect on sport.” Former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam announced on Sunday he is gay. He may be the first active NFL

Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats because children can be trapped by buckles that may not unlatch. The recall covers 11 models sold from 2009 through 2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received at least 80 complaints about the seats. Parents reported having to use excessive force to

The Columbia Public School District board of education named the new elementary school being built in northeast Columbia Monday night. The school will be called Eliot Battle Elementary School, after Eliot Battle. It is being built just north of Muriel Battle High School, named after his wife. The board also discussed the Business Loop 70

Recent numbers show crime in Columbia is a concern. In 2013, homicides were as high as they have been in the last five years. Rapes rose 57 percent from the year before and total crime overall went up. Shootings, robberies and assaults are happening in public areas, like downtown. Many are pointing at police, saying

Changes to Missouri’s workplace non-discrimination policy got a boost from a former Mizzou football standout. Among the first comments on the Missouri Senate floor Monday were related to former Tiger defensive end Michael Sam announcing his intention to be the first active, openly gay athlete in the National Football League. “It is time to pass

Authorities confirmed on Monday two people died in a home fire near the Lake of the Ozarks. Firefighters responded to an address inside the city limits of Eldon Sunday night in Miller County. The victims found at 902 Railroad Pond Road include a mother and her son, who was in his 60s. Their names have

Two people from St. Louis landed in jail on Monday after a failed home robbery in Jefferson City. Police said they arrested Charles Lowery and Kristie Meeks for the weekend break-in near High and Lafayette streets. Investigators think Meeks went to the apartment Saturday afternoon to watch movies. But 15 minutes later, Lowery allegedly broke-in