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Data from the Capitol Police Department shows an increase in the number of suspicious activity reports in recent years. According to their annual activity reports, the number of suspicious incidents has more than doubled from 2011 to 2016, with 157 reports and 380, respectively. The term suspicious incident includes suspicious packages, persons, cars and other

A Democrat seeking the 50th Missouri House District seat has filed a defamation lawsuit naming her opponent. Michela Skelton filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Boone County court. Among the parties she is suing is state Rep. Sara Walsh, an Ashland Republican who won the seat over Skelton in an August 2017 special election. Skelton hopes

Party: Democratic Age: 54 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Attorney Political experience: Ran for Associate Circuit Judge in 2014. Was unsuccessful in the primary. Education: Hickman High School graduate 1983; bachelor of arts in speech communication, University of Missouri-St. Louis; Juris Doctorate, University of Missouri-Columbia Opponent: Brouck Jacobs What makes you the best candidate for

Party: Republican Age: 35 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Political experience: This is my first time on the ballot (appointed in 2017) Education: Law degree from Florida A&M; undergraduate degree in history from the University of Florida Opponent: Finley Gibbs What makes you the best candidate for the position?I am the better

Party: Republican Age: 37 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Associate Circuit Judge for Division 11 in Boone County Political experience: My current position as Judge is the only political office I have held. (appointed February 2018) Education: Juris Doctor, University of Missouri School of Law; bachelor of science, Truman State University Opponent: Stephanie Morrell What

Party: Democratic Age: 43 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Assistant Boone County Prosecutor; Sturgeon City Prosecutor; adjunct professor at Columbia College Political experience: None Education: Bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Kansas; Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas Opponent: Josh Devine What makes you the best candidate for the position? I

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service said its working closely with law enforcement on the investigation into suspicious devices sent to CNN and top political figures including the Obamas, the Clintons, George Sorros, Eric Holder and Maxine Waters. ABC 17 News contacted The U.S. Postal Inspection Service for a statement, but it said it could not

The Fulton Police Department is investigating multiple storage unit burglaries in the area, according to a media release issued Wednesday. Fulton Detective Brandi Mintle said there’s been 20 to 30 storage unit break-ins since August, and she said the department has found several locks and stolen items. “It’s been multiple facilities that have been hit,”

New Missouri bicentennial license plates started hitting the road Oct. 15. Missouri drivers are supposed to receive the new plates when their license plate registration is up for renewal, state officials say. Replacement of all license plates should be completed by Aug 10, 2021, when Missouri celebrates its bicentennial, or 200 years of being a

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office issued an endangered person advisory for a missing child. Authorities said the incident happened at 9293 Route D in Camdenton on Aug. 3. According to a news release, Bradence Christian Jones, 6, is missing. He is described as a white male, weighing 36 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and

UPDATE: The Center for Education Safety, a part of the Missouri School Boards’ Association, partly works to connect school districts with resources to help combat bullying. This could include anti-bullying curriculums and programs schools can utilize. John Warner, a former school resource officer and part of CES, works to spread these resources throughout the community

Missouri is ranked as the 40th lowest state for obesity rates of preschool-aged children on the WIC program, according to the recent report, The State of Obesity, published by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Data from the National Survey of Children’s Health shows that 12.7 percent of children ages 10

Party: Democratic Age: 46 Place of residence: Mexico, Missouri Occupation: Director of college and career counseling, Missouri Military Academy Education: Bachelor of arts in journalism, University of Oklahoma; master’s in education, The Citadel; master’s in theological studies; Liberty University; Ph.D. in education, University of Southern Mississippi Political experience: Mexico City Council member Recent state income

Party: Republican Age: 65 Place of residence: Wardsville Occupation: Attorney Education: Blair Oaks High School; University of Missouri, bachelor of science in agricultural economics; University of Missouri School of Law Political experience: First time candidate, long time supporter of Republican candidates and issues. Opponent: Linda Greeson Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by

Party: Democratic Name: Lisa Buhr Age: 38 Place of residence: Holts Summit Occupation: Legislative assistant Education: Some college Political experience: Worked for Missouri Legislature since 2013 Opponent: Travis Fitzwater Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking money that’s needed for social services

Party: Democratic Age:35 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: State representative Education: Masters of social work – University of Missouri Political experience: 2 years as the current state representative in the 46th District Opponent: Cathy Richards Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking

Missouri voters will see more than half a dozen statewide measures on this November’s ballot. Half of them deal with medical marijuana, but the list includes raises to the state minimum wage and gas tax. Below is a guide to each measure, including the official text of the measure and the “fair ballot language.” All

Party: Democratic Age: 36 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Veterinarian Education: University of Missouri, doctorate in veterinary medicine, masters in biology, bachelors in biology and religious studies Political experience: First-time candidate Opponent: Rep. Cheri Reisch Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking

Party: Republican Age: 67 Place of residence: Mexico, Missouri Occupation: Veterinarian retired Political experience: None Education: Bachelor of science in agriculture, University of Missouri; doctor of veterinary medicine, University of Missouri Opponent: Jamie Blair Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking money

A battle has developed over Amendment 1 and its plan to change how Missouri’s legislative districts are drawn. However, the November ballot measure also includes ethics reforms that would limit lobbyist gifts, change campaign contribution limits and change how lawmakers are treated under Missouri Sunshine Law. Sign up for email news alerts by clicking here