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Jefferson City man suspected of tampering with evidence, picking up shell casings after shooting

Rafael Hickmon was charged with tampering with physical evidence after Jefferson City police found evidence of a shooting on Saturday. According to the probable cause statement, Jefferson City police received a phone call from Capitol Region Medical Center in reference to an individual with a gunshot wound. Police said when they tried to talk with

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Boonville woman arrested after authorities accuse her of not providing necessities to 4 children

Boonville police arrested Kristine Owings on Wednesday after completing a home check at Owings’ apartment. According to the probable cause statement, officers were asked to participate in a home check . Officers said they found Owings neglecting her four children, who were all under the age of 7, failing to provide basic necessities and cleanliness.

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Representative Vicky Hartzler helps introduce the Permanency for Children Act

Rep. Vicky Hartzler and Rep. Annie Kuster announced Thursday the introduction of a bipartisan legislation that would streamline state and federal resources used to facilitate adoptions. The legislation will be called the Permanency for Children Act, and it will connect the voluntary responsible fatherhood registries in 34 states with the Federal Parent Locator Service. The

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Groups promote funding for federal assistance programs

Groups met in Columbia Wednesday to promote funding for two federal assistance programs; LIHEAP, or “Low Income Home Energy and Weatherization Assistance,” and Clean Energy Grants (which include Weatherization Assistance Programs). The meeting comes after President Donald Trump proposed budget cuts earlier this year, which would impact those programs. In fact, the budget for the

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JCPS policy outlines disciplinary action against students in controversial photo

Jefferson City school officials are explaining why administrators decided to take disciplinary action against three district students featured in a controversial photo posted online. “This is an unfortunate incident,” said JCPS Board of Education President Steve Bruce. “It’s very disappointing and I know it’s very hurtful to a lot of folks.” JCPS said Tuesday the

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