KOMU 8 News
Fulton at Eldon | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- Fulton at Eldon | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:37
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- 15 days ago
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- The Eldon Mustangs hosted the Fulton Hornets. Running back Thomas Pittman scored three touchdowns within the first half. Fulton won the game 46-14.
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- Tolton at Summit Christian Academy | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Tolton at Summit Christian Academy
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- Capital City at Rockbridge | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Capital City on the road at Rock Bridge in a high scoring matchup. The Bruins come up on top 63-28.
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- Battle at Hickman | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Hickman beats Battle in a rivalry game at home for the third year in a row 42-6.
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- Helias at Camdenton | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Helias takes down Camdenton in a gritty battle by the lake with a final score of 24-7. Jordan Sykes took a big hit but scored a big touchdown.
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- California at Southern Boone | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Southern Boone hosted California. From the first drive the Eagles started off strong. Pintos tried to clap back, but ultimately fell 41-30.
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- Boonville at Hallsville | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Hallsville suppressed Boonville 29 to 14. Landon Cunningham couldn’t be stopped, as the Pirates had no answers for the QB’s multiple touchdown runs.
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- Smith-Cotton at Jefferson City | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:36
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- 15 days ago
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- Smith-Cotton edges out Jefferson City in a shoot-out 43-36 with a big running game.
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- Salisbury at Harrisburg | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:34
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- 15 days ago
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- Salisbury lit up the scoreboard on Friday. Senior Austin Cravens scored on both sides of the ball and sophomore running back Luke Britt added two scores.
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- Centralia at Hermann | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:56
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- 15 days ago
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- Centralia did not make it easy for Hermann, scoring 40 points through the first 5 possessions. The Panthers won 56-14.
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- Montgomery County at South Callaway | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:29
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- 15 days ago
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- Montgomery County beats South Callaway. The Wildcats scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion for a final of 8-6.
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- Bowling Green at North Callaway | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Thunderbirds welcome the Bobcats to Kingdom City. Both teams put in over 100 points in this intense matchup. Thunderbirds win 76-54.
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- Osage at Blair Oaks | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Blair Oaks takes on Osage at home. Falcons QB Beau Buhr leads a powerful offense to a final score of 55-7.
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- Tipton at Versailles | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The Tipton Cardinals traveled to Versailles to take on the Tigers. Tipton shuts down Versailles’ offense by dominating the trenches, winning 47-6.
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- Marshall at Mexico | Sept. 18, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:29
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- 15 days ago
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- The Mexico Bulldogs came out with a resounding victory, beating the Marshall Owls 40-8.
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- Missouri overseas ballots mailed with redistricting battle unresolved
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- November ballots were mailed overseas on Friday, but votes could be invalidated if courts change which congressional map Missouri is supposed to use.
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- Columbia's new Armory HVAC expected to face repairs three years after payoff
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Armory Sports and Recreation Center's new HVAC system is expected to last about 15 years and be paid off in 12.1 years.
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- Columbia police arrest suspect in Aug. 2 shooting on Conley Road
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A 19-year-old Columbia man was arrested Friday in connection to a shooting on Conley Road on Aug. 2.
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- Man who fell off Harpo's rooftop opens eyes after 27 days in hospital, mom says
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The mother of a man who fell from the roof of Harpo's said she saw movement from her son on Friday that gave her hope after weeks in the hospital.
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- Harrisburg woman serving free breakfast gets signed letter from President Trump
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A Harrisburg woman who received orders from the local health department to stop serving free breakfast to her neighbors received a letter from President Donald Trump on Wednesday telling her to keep it up.
Kathy Kite has been serving free breakfast to anyone who comes to her house in Harrisburg in the morning since May. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department then sent her letters to stop unless she obtained a permit.
Kite said she had some friends and neighbors in her dining room having breakfast on Wednesday morning when she found the letter in her mailbox.
Read and watch the full story here: https://www.komu.com/news/boone/harrisburg-woman-serving-free-breakfast-gets-signed-letter-from-president-trump/article_64fc264d-0021-48b7-b3c1-3ee9736f3236.html
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- Mark Twain dorm evacuated after power bank burns out
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- An Amazon electrical power bank caused Mark Twain's fire alarms to go off early Friday morning, evacuating the whole building.
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- Columbia and Boone County plan to buy Columbia Animal Hospital
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- 1:44
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- 16 days ago
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- Columbia City Council will hear the proposal for the new Animal Control location Sept. 21. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/columbia-and-boone-county-plan-to-buy-columbia-animal-hospital/article_5f2889b2-03c8-4f73-9254-fd25486b8c59.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Boone County Fire Protection District plans budget to account for higher gas prices
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Boone County Fire Protection District said it comes prepared as gas prices increase. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/boone/boone-county-fire-protection-district-plans-budget-to-account-for-higher-gas-prices/article_bac20c73-017b-42aa-9d75-9b5126b100b5.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- How many people will vote Yes on Amendment 6
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- If Amendment 6 passes, measures that voters approve must have an 80% vote in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate to be revisited.
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- Family, friends honor Lomas Johnson’s life with balloon release
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Family, friends and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon for a balloon release celebrating the life of 33-year-old Lomas Johnson, whose body was recovered from Stephens Lake Park earlier this month.
Julia Hickem, a family friend who had known Johnson since he was 7 or 8 years old, remembered him as someone who could be shy at first but opened up once he became comfortable.
The Columbia Police Department confirmed Johnson’s identity on Tuesday. Autopsy results are not yet available, and the police said there are no new updates in the investigation.
Read more about Johnson's legacy at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/family-friends-honor-lomas-johnson-s-life-with-balloon-release/article_eab420c5-d0bf-4779-8bc8-50e659149b06.html
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- Mizzou Football player from Hermann earns SEC Honors
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Mizzou Football Sophomore Daeden Hopkins is from Hermann. After his breakout game against Kansas, his mom says he's the talk of the town - especially after earning SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the week.
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- Harrisburg woman serving free breakfast gets signed letter from President Trump
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- The president sent a letter to Harrisburg resident Kathy Kite, encouraging her to keep giving free breakfast to neighbors. Read more at https://www.komu.com/news/boone/harrisburg-woman-serving-free-breakfast-gets-signed-letter-from-president-trump/article_64fc264d-0021-48b7-b3c1-3ee9736f3236.html
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- Missourians rally at Capitol for more protections as AI data centers expand
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Missourians gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to call for more protections as artificial intelligence and data center development continue to grow across the state. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/missourians-rally-at-capitol-for-more-protections-as-ai-data-centers-expand/article_26a029c6-8b43-4756-8242-d54f401e9049.html
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- New Columbia coalition working to save Katy Station from demolition
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A coalition of politicians, business owners and historians is working to preserve the Katy Station building in Columbia. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/new-columbia-coalition-working-to-save-katy-station-from-demolition/article_8f5289cf-dc64-4514-973e-dab361c4b6ee.html
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- Gov. Kehoe signs executive order restricting Flock Safety data
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Amid public concern, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order to restrict the misuse of Automated License Plate Readers technology, which includes Flock Safety cameras. Read more at https://www.komu.com/news/state/gov-kehoe-signs-executive-order-restricting-flock-safety-data/article_26b74f9d-4ed8-4ae7-81dc-da65aec53944.html
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- Weapon found in vehicle at Rock Bridge High School, district says
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A weapon was found in a student's vehicle at Rock Bridge High School Wednesday. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/weapon-found-in-vehicle-at-rock-bridge-high-school-district-says/article_261542b5-a445-4c81-a5f1-788db001f5bd.html
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- 911 service restored in Cole County and Boone County
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- 911 service in Boone County and Cole County has been restored after an outage that lasted several hours. Read more at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/911-service-restored-in-cole-county-and-boone-county/article_e5b7fa75-0226-4274-aa44-5ee955e234a7.html
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- Demonstrators call for data center regulations at Missouri State Capitol
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Advocates at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda are asking for a moratorium, or temporary halt, on hyperscale data centers until more protections and regulations are put in place.
The Missouri Rural Crisis Center brought people across Missouri to the Capitol Rotunda for a "people's hearing" on Wednesday.
Find the latest details on this story: https://www.komu.com/news/jefferson-city/missourians-to-hold-peoples-hearing-on-ai-data-centers-in-capitol-rotunda/article_172a61a0-9939-4f71-a5b8-dffc451a5fc0.html
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- Columbia police identify body recovered at Stephens Lake Park
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- The person found deceased at Stephens Lake Park has been identified as Lomas Johnson, 33, according to Columbia police.
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- Mizzou Athletics hosts open house for new premium seating in North End Zone
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Fans are showing a high demand for premium seating in the new North End Zone at Memorial Stadium.
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- Opposition grows to redevelopment set to force closure of Columbia business
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A former Boone County commissioner is leading local opposition to plans to redevelop the property where Shiloh Bar and Grill currently operates.
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- Mizzou women's golfers sue NCAA for fifth year of eligibility
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Addie Dobson and Melanie Walker requested a temporary injunction against the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/mizzouxtra/mizzou-womens-golfers-sue-ncaa-for-fifth-year-of-eligibility/article_a5a2de31-83ad-4254-9f70-a81c4217a090.html
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- Missouri schools and districts to be graded from A-F
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Missouri State Board of Education approved an A-F grading framework for schools and districts. However, some teachers are saying there needs to better communication between DESE and schools, while DESE says it will be easier for parents to understand a school or district's performance.
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- Civic education learning experience opens at Missouri Supreme Court
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The new Judicial Discovery Center aims to serve as a personal connection between visitors and their state courts and judges.
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- Missouri secretary of state accused of firing whistleblower in new lawsuit
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Lawyers for Missouri's former director of election integrity announced a whistleblower lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.
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- MIZZOU XTRA: Border War Win Means More to Mizzou's Cayden Green
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Mizzou offensive tackle Cayden Green reflected on the Border War win Friday night as the Tigers routed the Kansas Jayhawks 38-21. Watch more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/breaking-down-the-border-showdown-how-mizzou-beat-kansas-38-21/video_6e27a04e-e923-55ea-b10d-4046e10a32f6.html.
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- Pierpont hosts fifth annual pups, pints and petting zoos
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Columbia Second Chance received funds and seven dog adoption applications from the event. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/pierpont-hosts-fifth-annual-pups-pints-and-petting-zoos/article_91d67dae-b705-4974-85c8-cc87e8eb5272.html, and download the KOMU 8 News app for iOS and Android devices.
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- Fish the swan navigates rehab after rescue from Cosmo-Bethel Park
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- After its rescue from Cosmo-Bethel Park, "Fish" the swan is in recovery, thanks to a local wildlife rehabilitator. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/fish-the-swan-navigates-rehab-after-rescue-from-cosmo-bethel-park/article_85084c71-b7e9-41b0-96fa-f58fccbe6928.html, and download the KOMU 8 News app for iOS and Android devices.
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- Friday Night Fever Play of the Week: Week 3 Nominees
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Vote for your favorite play from Week 3 of KOMU 8 Sports Friday Night Fever at KOMU.com/POTW.
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- Columbia author fundraises for new children's book 'Hungry, Hungry Hudson'
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Local author Aaron Fox hosted a fundraiser for his new book on Saturday at Logboat Brewing Co. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/columbia-author-fundraises-for-new-childrens-book-hungry-hungry-hudson/article_93c22310-14d3-4fb5-8e28-2b7aa8699d4a.html
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- Friday Night Fever Week 2 Winner
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- FNF Play of the Week 2 winner is Capital City's Kaleb Terry. He gives all credit to his mom, siblings, and teammates.
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- Show Me State Air Show returns to honor Desert Storm, Afghanistan War
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Show Me State Air Show returns to Jefferson City this weekend. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/jefferson-city/show-me-state-air-show-returns-to-honor-desert-storm-afghanistan-war/article_1b2e2b50-c44d-437a-8bc4-39d07227f3d1.html
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- Mizzou wins Border War in Kansas
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Austin Simmons leads Mizzou to a 38-21 victory over Kansas for its first win in Lawrence in 25 years.
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- Hickman at Capital City | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Capital City hosted Hickman in its military appreciation game during Week 3 of high school football.
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- Battle at Helias | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Helias won over Battle 52-0. Crusaders quarterback Bryan Carden had five passing touchdowns.
