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Tax Scammers on the Rise

The Better Business Bureau says scammers targeting people filing taxes is on the rise mainly because of more online services. They warned against suspicious e-mails from agencies like the IRS.Mike Odneal from the BBB said, “the IRS just doesn’t communicate via e-mail, and if you do get an e-mail like that, certainly don’t enter your

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Suspicious Death Ruled a Suicide

On Friday, investigators ruled the suspicious death in Moberly a suicide. Workers at a local restaurant, Nelly’s, said a farmer found the man around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in a field behind Lees Lawncare Route M and Morley.According to Nelly’s employees, police took surveillance video Thursday to learn more about the scene.Workers also said the brother

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Student Arrested After Threats

Pulaski County investigators are currently looking into reports in which a student made threats of bodily injury to several students at Laquey High School.Deputies were called to the high school before noon on Wednesday. According to school officials, a juvenile student at the school was making threats of bodily injury to several students by use

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Developers Request Annexation

Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard a controversial plan Thursday night, proposed for the south side of town. Crockett Engineering made a presentation to annex 35 acres of land on Route K, south of the intersection of Old Plank Road, Providence Road, and Highway 163. The additional land request would allow the proposed housing development

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Surprising Them All

Father Tolton High School Basketball Team may be one of the youngest teams in the state, but they’re not letting that hinder them in any way.The Trailblazer’s head into Sunday’s MFA Oil Break Time Shootout riding winning streak of 6 games. Their mantra this season is “Preparing to Win”. The Trailblazers don’t make excuses, and

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1/25: Freezing Rain Sunday AM

As a warm front lifts to the north over the weekend, it will usher in moisture to Mid-Missouri overnight Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures will drop below freezing, mainly east of HWY 63 and north of I-70, and freezing rain will be possible. Temperatures south of I-70 will stay above freezing, so precipitation will be mainly

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More Workers Stranded, Not Paid

***UPDATE MONDAY 10:01 P.M.***Workers are still waiting to see payment for their work on the Aspen Heights development that has replaced a local mobile home park. Monday, the owners of Aspen Heights released a statement saying they are working things out. They say they have spoken with the subcontractors to get information about the dozens

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Tigers Run Vandy out Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Jabari Brown scored 21 points, Alex Oriakhi tied a career high with 18 and No. 22 Missouri cruised to an 81-59 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday.Missouri (15-4, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) led 49-20 at halftime thanks to an early 32-2 run spanning 11:47. After going 5 of 27 on 3-point attempts Tuesday

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Future Elementary School

The Columbia School District has narrowed down three final sites to build a new elementary school in southwest Columbia. Parents and elementary school principals got a first look at those sites Saturday on a bus tour.The three final sites are on 30+ acre lands: – Scott Boulevard and Route KK – 34 acres- Route K

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New Prosecutor on Cop Case

There are new developments in the case of a former Columbia Police officer who was fired for excessive force.Cole County Prosecutor Mark Richardson has been named special prosecutor in the case of former cop Rob Sanders.You may remember Sanders was fired last year after he was charged with misdemeanor assault for an incident caught on

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1/28: Heavy Rainfall Poss. Tue

Spotty showers are possible Monday, however much better chances for rainfall and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday.A cold front approaching Mid-Missouri Tuesday will bring the potential for widespread heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals of .5″ to 1.25″ are possible, depending on the location of heavier downpours due to thunderstorms.Some thunderstorms may be strong to severe with

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Man Settles CPD Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A man who alleges Columbia police used excessive force during his 2009 arrest has agreed to settle his federal lawsuit for $55,000.The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that David Riley was awarded the settlement after a pre-trial conference last week.Riley was treated for a broken bone in his left arm, facial lacerations,

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State of the State on Monday

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to seek more spending on health care and education when he outlines his new budget proposal.Nixon is to present a budget Monday to lawmakers as part of his annual State of the State address. The Democratic governor already has revealed parts of his plan.Nixon

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Flu Plagues Mid-Missouri

Local Mid-Missouri clinics have been packed over the weekend with people showing signs of the flu. It’s happening across the country during what’s considered one of the worst flu seasons on record.Doctors have seen people flooding through their doors, even though the flu’s been bad since September the season’s not close to being over until

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Utilities Bill Could Raise Rates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri power companies could seek to levy a surcharge for costs from infrastructure projects under a legislative proposal.The legislation filed in the Senate has support from 17 lawmakers. That includes five Democrats and two top Republican leaders.Supporters say it would help power companies make investments to improve the state’s power

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MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout

Here are scores from Sunday’s MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout at Mizzou Arena. Click on the video link provided to see highlights from every game played. Boys ScoresMEADVILLE 42GLASGOW 59J. Thompson, GLA: 15 ptsJ. Monnig, GLA: 14 pts, 13 reb, 4 blk, 4 stlHALLSVILLE 54SOUTHERN BOONE 59N. Katz, HALL: 13 ptsN. Carlos, SB: 25 pts, 11 reb,

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