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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The new year is bringing an increase to Missouri’s minimum wage and the end of an open records exemption that has covered response plans and security systems.Starting Wednesday, the state’s minimum wage increases from the federal rate of $7.25 an hour to $7.35. The raise comes because of inflation. A

Sunday night Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Demaret Drive for a male overhead making threats to assault someone with a knife.It happened during a disturbance in the 700 Block of Demaret Drive. When deputies arrived they learned 29-year-old Larry Gene Parnell of Columbia was arguing with a female associate. During the argument, Mr. Parnell

***UPDATE 3:39 P.M.***Officials said all first and second priority roads were treated Monday afternoon.Seven people are staying on duty overnight. Crews will evaluate the roads later Monday before deciding on resources for Tuesday.***ORIGINAL STORY***A full road crew started treating higher priority streets in Columbia at 7 a.m. Monday.Bridges and overpasses are the first to freeze

The Kansas City Chiefs are starting the New Year heading in a different direction, without their head coach Romeo Crennel. Crennel was relieved of his coaching duties Monday morning, after being the head coach for about a year, after going 2-1 as the clubs interim head coach. He finished this season with a 2-14 regular

Roads were partially covered in central Missouri Monday.According to MoDot, some of the smaller, less-traveled highways were still covered through the afternoon. Both lanes of Highway 133 closed around 11 a.m. after a semi jackknifed by Highway 52, just south of Meta in Maries County.Sedalia officials also activated emergency snow routes over New Year’s Eve,

A winter storm will bring snowfall total amounts between 2 to 4″ for Mid-Missouri. Most of the accumulating snow will fall through the early-afternoon with 1 to 3″ of snow possible. Up to an additional inch will be possible late-Monday evening as the back edge of the system moves through. During the late-afternoon and early-evening,

2012 was filled with a lot ups and a lot of downs for the Missouri Tigers.We take a look back on the 2012 season, and pick out some of the most talked about headlines for Mizzou.

The backside of our winter storm system will move through the region tonight bringing periods of light snow through late evening, tapering off to flurries by midnight. Freezing drizzle is possible as the snow tapers off through the early morning hours along with areas of fog. Temperatures will continue to fall and moisture on roads

*** UPDATE WEDNESDAY 11:30 P.M. ***Congressman Blaine Luektemeyer was one of five Missouri representatives to approve the latest fiscal cliff bill. He said it was critical to reverse the largest tax increase in American history. He also mentioned the bill is far from perfect, but he was happy it provides tax relief for the majority

Jefferson City police and local cab companies are offering free rides home this New Years Eve again, in an effort to cut down on drunk driving.A similar program will be held in Osage Beach.Last year, more than 2,000 people utilized the Capital City’s “Sober Driver Program.” It offers free $10 cab rides from a bar

***UPDATE 5:30 P.M.*** A news crew at the scene says ten people were injured in the crash. Two of those injured were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia. The van was carrying a boys basketball team from the Missouri Military Academy. The North Callaway Fire Chief says the team was on the way to play

Lawmakers proposing gun control legislation could end up in prison under a bill introduced by a Missouri House Republican. Rep. Mike Leara, of St. Louis County, said Tuesday that he has no illusions that his bill actually will pass and become law. But Leara said in a written statement that he introduced it as a

***UPDATE 12 P.M.*** Holts Summit Fire Chief Jason confirms the home was owned by a Callaway County Sheriff’s deputy. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental, and the home is considered a total loss. ***UPDATE 9:10 A.M.*** Fire investigators say the fire started in the attic area. The cause of the fire is

BJ Young converted on a pair of three-point plays in the final minute to help Arkansas rally for a 73-71 win over Missouri on Saturday. The two foul calls were among a handful of officiating decisions that worked against Mizzou, and irked Tiger fans, players, and coaches. Mizzou has to accept some of the blame

***UPDATE MONDAY 12:40 P.M.*** Jefferson City police confirm the girl found in a house on Church Street just after noon today is Kierra McLellan. Police say she was found hiding in the attic when they went in. ***UPDATE MONDAY 12:30 P.M.*** The Jefferson City SWAT team has just completed a raid at a home in

A Jefferson City police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver early Saturday morning at the intersection of Locust Street and East McCarty Street. Now, 23-year-old Cory Ingram is in jail, charged with a slew of traffic offenses as well as leaving the scene of an accident and DWI. Investigators say Ingram’s blood alcohol

***UPDATE SUNDAY 9:30 A.M.*** Several Red Cross volunteers are assisting families that have been displaced by Saturday night’s fire at the apartment complex. Two families, totaling seven people, are receiving personal items and temporary stays at a local motel. A single resident was able to salvage personal belongings and declined assistance. ***UPDATE 9:56 P.M.*** One

Temperatures will be about 15 degrees below average highs for January 1st as highs only reach the low-to-mid 20s. Wind chills will make it feel more like it is in the low-to-mid 10s. Clouds will gradually clear the area by Tuesday evening with a mostly clear sky by Tuesday night. Lows will drop into the

***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 6:26 P.M.***Police say they are still looking for multiple suspects, including the shooter. They say the Betts brothers and another group were arguing at troubled nightclub, Club Motivation. Wednesday evening, police are not releasing the details about what the argument was over because they say it is a key piece in the investigation.

Several Boone County leaders were officially sworn in Tuesday, but some have already started work on several big issues. One of their most pressing concerns is a new 911 center.A task force was assembled in November to figure out what direction the county needs to take. Commissioners told ABC 17 News they are still waiting