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The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

The Missouri House has advanced legislation changing weapons punishments and guaranteeing state workers the right to keep firearms in their vehicles on state property when they’re on the job. The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight. The legislation applies to state employees working for the legislative, executive or

With the possibility of severe weather in Mid-Missouri this week, emergency crews are making sure they are prepared and urging residents to do the same. The National Weather Service held a weather safety class in Columbia Tuesday evening and focused on how everyone can keep ahead of the storms. After seeing the devastation from previous

Miller County officials are investigating a deadly fire that happened Monday night near Eldon. The Moreau County Fire Protection District confirms one person died in a residential structure fire at 26 Eldon Road. Firefighters say the home was fully engulfed when crews arrived on scene after 11 p.m. The Miller County Sheriff’s Department says 23-year-old

A plan to ease traffic at one of Columbia’s busiest intersections is hitting another road block. The project on Providence Road near the University of Missouri campus was approved last year, but the new city council could vote to rescind it on Monday. Some on the new council are considering pulling the plan because some

Texting by the pilot of a medical helicopter contributed to a crash that killed four people, federal accident investigators declared Tuesday, and they approved a safety alert cautioning all pilots against using cellphones or other distracting devices during critical operations. It was the first fatal commercial aircraft accident investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board

Children younger than 17 would need parental consent to use tanning machines that emit ultraviolet rays at salons under legislation advanced by the Missouri House. The bill given first-round approval Tuesday would penalize tanning salons $500 for providing services to children without parental consent. Those who use a tanning device without consent would face a

Gov. Jay Nixon wants to know what modifications to Missouri’s Medicaid system may be acceptable to federal health care officials. Nixon talked over the phone Tuesday with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about a potential Medicaid expansion. Specifically, Nixon wanted to know how much flexibility Missouri has to make market-based changes or require

On Tuesday,University of Missouri researchersannounced analternative medicine for allergy relief. The new allergy drop is another form ofrelief,instead of usingover-the-counterdrugs or weekly allergy shots. Each prescription is tailored to eachpatient’sparticular allergy. New research shows the allergy drop is an effective alternative to relieve itchy eyes, sneezing and runny noses, while also being more convenient. Patients

Columbia police arrested two teenagers for several thefts, including one at the Columbia Public Library. Police say 18-year-old Derek David and 17-year-old Robert Worthington were arrested for stealing items from a home, the library and a Joe Machens dealership. Officers detained both David and Worthington on April 8 and say David stole a library staff

An investigation is underway after the death of a 2-month-old child. On Thursday, police and fire crews were called to a home in Eldon for a report of a baby that was unresponsive. The child was transported to Lake Regional Hospital where death was pronounced dead. The case has been turned over to investigators with

A piece of local history went up in flames Sunday and now many are left with only memories. Multiple fire crews were called to Lee Mace’s Ozark Opry Sunday morning for reports of smoke and fire coming from the building. The State Fire Marshal was investigating the cause Sunday night, but crews at the scene

New Columbia City Council members could shift priorities for Columbia leaders. Mayor Bob McDavid is starting a second term, however both the third and fourth ward have new council members. With new people on council, new opinions are likely to change the future of decisions. Many people wonder though, if this could move the focus