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Debbie Brown said her mother, Barbara, was best friends with Barbara Berry. The two women who shared a first name were always seen with one another in the halls of Parkside Manor, the Columbia nursing home where they lived. Brown called Berry “Miss Barb,” a quiet but funny compliment to her mother’s outspoken attitude. “I

The University of Missouri Police Department received a report of sexual misconduct in Ellis Library on Friday afternoon. Authorities said the victim reported that a man approached the victim around 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of Ellis Library, pulled down his pants and inappropriately touched himself. MU police said the suspect is described as

TONIGHT: Temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 60s through the night with mostly clear skies. Humidity will stick around tonight as we remain dry. SATURDAY: A few clouds will develop through the afternoon but it will remain dry with temperatures reaching the upper 80s with a northeast wind up to 8 mph. It

UPDATED 2:00 P.M.: Missouri Senate President pro-tem, Ron Richard, said Governor Parson made the right decision by withdrawing Peter Herschend’s appointment for the State Board of Education. “He took the high road as he always does and we will fight the battle for Mr. Herschend in several months,” he said. Nominees are barred from serving

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announced $260 million in strategic investments Friday. His speech at the Missouri Theatre centered on the future of the university system. Choi said the strategic investments come after the university cut and reallocated $180 million over the past two fiscal years. “During the last two years, many people

Full-time city equipment operators could receive a 5 percent pay increase if the city passes a pay ordinance, making the city’s minimum wage $15 per hour. This pay raise would affect 34 equipment operators. The new ordinance said the pay grade maximums “reflect economic growth recommendations.” However, in City Manager Mike Matthes’ State of the

Hurricane Florence hit the North Carolina coast Friday morning, and social media feeds will be filled with opportunities to donate to hurricane relief. However, the donations raise concerns of possible looming scams. There are some ways to ensure donations will be safe. A popular fundraising site, GoFundMe, released information Thursday for anyone wanting to donate

A trailer carrying several vehicles caught fire on Friday afternoon while parked at a rest area off I-70 in Montgomery County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted video and pictures from the scene. According to Troop F, the vehicle caught fire after the driver shut off the engine and went inside. Authorities said no one

A California R-1 School District bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon as it was bringing students home. Approximately 20-25 students of all grade levels were aboard the bus at the time of the crash, according to Superintendent Dwight Sanders. Students were floated to another bus, which arrived on scene shortly after the crash.

A St. Joseph man was charged with BWI and endangering the welfare of a child after a deadly boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks in May. Cletus Barsch III was allegedly driving the boat with his 14-year-old daughter on board when he struck another boat. Alec Potthoff, 20, who was aboard the other boat,

An Eldon man has been arrested on child sex crime charges. Eldon police arrested Carl Etue on Wednesday after authorities learned Tuesday that he had molested a girl at an Eldon residence. Police believe the sexual abuse had been taking place for about a year, according to a probable cause statement. Etue was in the

A Johnson County man is at large after Cole County prosecutors charged him with child endangerment for allegedly passing out in his vehicle at the Capital Mall. Johnny Bernard of Centerview, Missouri, was charged Wednesday with unlawful use of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. Bond was set at $5,000. A security

UPDATE 9/14 2:15 a.m.: A man involved in the crash on Paris Road has died from his injuries. David Auxier, 25, was identified as the person driving the motorcycle who has died in a highway patrol crash report. Auxier was driving at an excessive speed when he tried to avoid a pickup truck, lost control

Police arrested Mizzou walk-on linebacker and special teams player Noah Robinson for driving while intoxicated early Friday morning. An MU spokesperson says Robinson is suspended indefinitely from the team. Robinson was arrested at 3:04 a.m. near the intersection of Stadium Boulevard. He was booked at the Boone County Jail, and his bond was set at

FRIDAY: It’s a warm summer afternoon, as temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s today under mostly sunny skies. Southerly winds will continue to pump in more moisture, as dew points rise to near 70 degrees. Factoring in the humidity, it will feel more like the lower 90s through the day. TONIGHT: Temperatures

XENIA, Ohio (AP) – The Agriculture Department says Bob Evans Farms is recalling nearly 47,000 pounds (21,318 kilograms) of pork sausage links because it might contain pieces of plastic. The items have establishment number “EST 6785” and were sold in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A 19-year-old man has been charged with kicking a cat like a ball on a Kansas City high school football field in an act of apparent cruelty that was captured on video and posted to Snapchat. Johnathan Taylor, of Kansas City, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor animal abuse. Court records

UPDATE 9/14 – 4:30 A.M.: Authorities canceled a SILVER advisory for Victoria J. Smith, 73, of Morgan County. Smith was found safe in Pekin, Illinois, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. ORIGINAL: Morgan County authorities have issued an advisory for a missing Stover woman. Authorities say Victoria J. Smith, 73, was last seen

FRIDAY: Rising humidity will certainly be felt as you head out the door Friday morning, as dew points will be sitting near 70 degrees. This will make it feel quite muggy outside, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Factoring in the humidity, it will feel more like the lower

With unanimous support, a bill that would allow for the expansion of treatment, or drug courts in Missouri passed through a Senate committee Thursday. The bill’s next stop is to the Senate floor for a roll call vote. The bill, which was filed as House Bill 2, was one of the principle reasons why Gov.