KOMU 8 News
Fulton NAACP hosts final Callaway County candidate forum ahead of Aug. 4 election
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- Fulton NAACP hosts final Callaway County candidate forum ahead of Aug. 4 election
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The only contested race in Callaway County is for the position of presiding county commissioner. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/elections/fulton-naacp-hosts-final-callaway-county-candidate-forum-ahead-of-aug-4-election/article_afe9a7c3-6ddd-4323-b02e-df18cf7e6416.html.
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- Road closures at Providence Road and I-70 begin Monday night
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Ramps at I-70 and Providence Road are set to close for several months ahead of the construction of a new bridge. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/road-closures-at-providence-road-and-i-70-begin-monday-night/article_ae21aa5c-2a7d-4156-8db3-b17cced27907.html.
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- Judge pushes against delay in case against Boone County dog breeder accused of abuse
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Boone County judge pushed back against a delay in a five-day trial for Melissa Sanders as she considers hiring a new lawyer. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/judge-pushes-back-on-requested-delay-in-boone-county-dog-breeders-animal-abuse-trial/article_97ffbd4a-ec01-4756-9be1-ffbb2c1ebf3d.html.
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- Columbia police chief addresses downtown fight seen in viral video
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- 18:09
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Columbia, Missouri, Police Chief Jill Schlude addressed reporters on July 27 after a fight downtown in the early morning hours of July 26 that was captured in now-viral cellphone video. She said the incident pulled a large number of on-duty police officers and led to seven arrests.
Read and watch the full story: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/7-arrested-following-sunday-morning-fight-in-downtown-columbia/article_387e013c-77ea-4e5e-a2d5-99a812525100.html
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- Jefferson City woman seriously injured in Osage River Jet Ski crash
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A 43-year-old woman was seriously injured in an Osage River Jet Ski crash Saturday evening. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/jefferson-city-woman-seriously-injured-in-osage-river-jet-ski-crash/article_6e6a4469-98cf-4d9c-a327-f371a1377136.html
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- Mizzou Football partners with Columbia Second Chance for community event
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Pierpont General Store hosted an adoption and signing event on Sunday with Columbia Second Chance and Mizzou Football. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/jefferson-city-woman-seriously-injured-in-osage-river-jet-ski-crash/article_6e6a4469-98cf-4d9c-a327-f371a1377136.html
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- Show-Me State race honors Columbia fallen soldier Jason Fingar
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Over 100 runners and walkers showed up to the 2026 Show-Me State race to honor Spc. Jason D. Fingar.
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- Columbia Water Utility starts flushing water mains in east Columbia
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Columbia Water Utility will begin unilaterally flushing water mains, which can cause discolored water.
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- Early voting for Aug. 4 election kicks off at Douglass High School
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Douglass High School hosted Boone County voters Sunday morning as the Aug. 4 election draws near.
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- What Missouri can learn from efforts to cut income tax in Kansas and Tennessee
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- 7:07
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Supporters and critics of Missouri Amendment 5 point to tax cuts in Kansas and Tennessee. Here’s what happened there. Find the full story on https://www.komu.com/news/acloserlook/what-missouri-can-learn-from-efforts-to-cut-income-tax-in-kansas-and-tennessee/article_f9904c0a-457d-4348-ade9-4ba261c814ed.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Local health expert says cyclosporiasis has a key difference from the stomach bug
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Boone County cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, reaching 56 on Thursday. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/local-health-expert-says-cyclosporiasis-has-a-key-difference-from-the-stomach-bug/article_a3bc488d-92a7-4dfd-8687-a17d77c86e0a.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Boone Health opens new Glasgow clinic, expands access to rural care
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Boone Health's new $1M facility adds X-ray services and doubles provider capacity to help rural mid-Missourians. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/boone-health-opens-new-glasgow-clinic-expands-access-to-rural-care/article_a79d1f27-5811-4a52-9050-56c12caf6987.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- New Moberly dispatch system speeds response after SWAT raid porch collapse
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- New Moberly joint communications system helped first responders aid injured officers after a porch collapse. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/new-moberly-dispatch-system-speeds-response-after-swat-raid-porch-collapse/article_d01c8bbe-b10c-4f20-a969-2b17d416ff37.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Suspected lithium-ion batteries spark trailer fire that damages two homes
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Boone County firefighters believe lithium-ion batteries exposed to extreme heat may have started the fire. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/suspected-lithium-ion-batteries-spark-trailer-fire-that-damages-two-homes/article_60a60186-a3d0-4dd7-a8f4-8ea78aa3c417.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Man shot by Randolph County deputy charged with multiple felonies
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The man that was shot by a Randolph County deputy on Friday is now facing charges.
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- Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 37 in Boone County
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- 216 cases of cyclosporiasis are under investigation in Missouri as of Sunday.
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- Drinkwitz previews quarterback battle, offensive line and injury concerns
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Eli Drinkwitz detailed Missouri's new-look roster, injury updates to Hardy and Josh Atkins and 2026 outlook at SEC Media Days.
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- Columbia man arrested for armed robbery during Facebook Marketplace transaction
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Lance Graves, 20, was arrested for two armed robberies that happened within days of each other in Columbia.
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- St. Charles Road reopens after Monday morning crash
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- St. Charles Road is reopened after being closed Monday due to a vehicle crash with extrication.
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- Missouri Task Force 1 supports recovery efforts near Rio Grande River
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The task force is monitoring water levels along the Rio Grande River in Texas to assess changing conditions and be ready for rescue operations.
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- Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy medically cleared to play
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz gave the injury update on running back Ahmad Hardy at SEC Media Days in Tampa on Monday.
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- New Day opens cooling shelter overnight to supplement Waypoint at Opportunity Campus
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- New Day isn't usually an overnight shelter, but the Opportunity Campus' Waypoint night shelter needs more beds during extreme heat.
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- Columbia approves renewable energy plan despite falling short of goal
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The Columbia City Council approved a Renewable Energy Plan, a Capital Improvement Plan and replacing a bridge on the MKT Trail.
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- Mizzou Running Back Ahmad Hardy Medically Cleared
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- A major step forward for Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy.
Eli Drinkwitz announced at SEC Media Days that he has been medically cleared to begin the return-to-play process after being shot in the leg in May.
Who's ready to see Hardy back on the field?
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- Ashland community gathers for pride festival amid high temperatures
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ashland Pride is back for its fifth year with more vendors and safety in mind, amid the mid-Missouri heat.
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- Show-Me State Games rugby tournament draws worldwide players amid intense heat
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Show-Me State Games attracted rugby teams from around the Midwest to play a bracket-style tournament in Columbia.
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- Oasis at Lakeport hopes to increase tourism at Lake of the Ozarks
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The $500 million Oasis at Lakeport complex is set to open at the Lake of the Ozarks in summer 2027. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/oasis-at-lakeport-hopes-to-increase-tourism-at-lake-of-the-ozarks/article_3afe52d6-7a7e-4cd3-9159-008064e55aa3.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Video shows Callaway County deputy shooting lunging dog
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Viewer discretion advised: Watch the full video shared by the Callaway County Sheriff's Office of a deputy shooting a dog that appeared to be attacking. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/thirteen-cyclosporiasis-cases-reported-in-boone-county/article_545ee700-7315-4c2e-b27f-8aa474de2d99.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Thirteen cyclosporiasis cases reported in Boone County
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Thirteen cases of the parasite-caused cyclosporiasis diarrhea illness have been reported in Boone County so far this week. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/thirteen-cyclosporiasis-cases-reported-in-boone-county/article_545ee700-7315-4c2e-b27f-8aa474de2d99.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Columbia man arrested for possible DWI following apartment building crash
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Columbia man crashed into the corner of his apartment building unit at 117 W. Ash St. around 1:50 a.m. this morning. Read more here:
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- Downtown Columbia businesses ask city to address 'urban camping'
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Seventy businesses and organizations signed a letter asking Columbia leaders to address the city's "urban camping" problem. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/downtown-columbia-businesses-ask-city-to-address-urban-camping/article_e5d89711-6513-4771-b266-5d69cab17df5.html
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- Diarrhea illness caused by parasite reported in Boone County
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nine cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-caused diarrhea illness, have been reported in Boone County, Missouri, this week. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/diarrhea-illness-caused-by-parasite-reported-in-boone-county/article_6fa0e7c1-f808-4edd-8d65-ad6632590e78.html.
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- Democratic candidate Paul Wilson drops out of U.S. House District 3 race
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Paul T. Wilson, candidate for U.S. House District 3, has dropped out of the race ahead of the August 4 primary. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/elections/democratic-candidate-paul-wilson-drops-out-of-u-s-house-district-3-race/article_f533c752-99fb-4e5f-86a5-43aaa90734e0.html.
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- Columbia hosts public safety sales tax info meeting in Fifth Ward
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Columbia police and fire department officials and Third Ward councilperson Jacque Sample presented information about a proposed 1% sales tax on Wednesday. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/residents-have-mixed-opinions-on-columbias-proposed-public-safety-sales-tax/article_6b7505c9-ec64-41f0-82d1-0050eafc96f9.html.
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- Columbia residents asked conserve energy Wednesday due to electric grid strain
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Electric grid strain in areas surrounding Columbia prompted the city to ask residents to conserve power Wednesday. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/columbia-residents-asked-conserve-energy-wednesday-due-to-electric-grid-strain/article_80259a23-ef0e-4a24-b8bb-57df8eb67a72.html
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- Boonville native turns motel into affordable housing
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- One Boonville native is bringing affordable housing options to the city after purchasing an old motel on U.S. Route 40.
Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/boonville-native-turns-old-motel-into-affordable-housing/article_73948d8a-6dd0-47c9-abc6-037831c23634.html
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- Callaway County hosts open house for proposed data center
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A proposed data center could be coming to Callaway County, just as two other centers are in the works in neighboring Montgomery County. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/callaway-county-hosts-open-house-for-proposed-data-center/article_906df960-8402-48dc-96b4-c23d4cf1750c.html
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- Mizzou basketball players connect with young athletes at Camp Bowers
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Mizzou men’s and women’s basketball players coached young athletes at the 12th annual Camp Bowers. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/mizzouxtra/mizzou-basketball-players-connect-with-young-athletes-at-camp-bowers/article_3cd03f6e-2081-48e9-80f4-fd947cc89d86.html
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- Alternatives to Missouri Amendment 4 | Constitutional Attorney Interview
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A constitutional attorney talks ways to protect the Missouri Constitution that are different from Amendment 4, which would change the approval requirements for citizen-led petitions in Missouri.
Read and watch the full story, where KOMU 8 News takes a closer look at the August 2026 ballot measure: https://www.komu.com/news/acloserlook/missouri-amendment-4-a-closer-look/article_a6359bae-acbc-4cd4-9660-c71be1a34b11.html
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- Over 500 campers to attend twelfth annual Camp Bowers
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Camp Bowers is taking place Monday through Wednesday at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/over-500-campers-to-attend-twelfth-annual-camp-bowers/video_f3e1749d-aac5-5514-b018-4d6dded72b66.html
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- VAC Opportunity Campus fully opens to public, now accepting overnight stays
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Dozens of people lined up outside the Opportunity Campus on Monday evening to check into the newly opened overnight shelter. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/vac-opportunity-campus-fully-opens-to-public-now-accepting-overnight-stays/article_981ac412-f508-489a-ab17-ffe3f68138d8.html
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- Columbia City Council weighs funding cut options for balancing 2027 budget
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Columbia City Council met in a work session to discuss the general fund portion of the 2027 budget for the city. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/columbia-city-council-weighs-funding-cut-options-for-balancing-2027-budget/article_4f524d0a-034c-433e-aae1-9dca631489e6.html
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- Missouri Task Force 1 returns home from southeast Missouri flooding response
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Missouri Task Force 1 is back in Boone County after a four-day deployment to historic flooding in southeastern Missouri. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/missouri-task-force-1-returns-home-from-southeast-missouri-flooding-response/article_f2de4f78-403f-4282-bc50-9ceeb9c046d9.html
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- Boonville native turns old motel into affordable housing
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- More housing options are coming to Boonville in late July after one man purchased an old motel in the city. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/boonville-native-turns-old-motel-into-affordable-housing/article_73948d8a-6dd0-47c9-abc6-037831c23634.html
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- Columbia soccer team prepares for U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Columbia youth soccer team practices one last time to prepare for national championship games after winning the state cup in June. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/columbia-soccer-team-prepares-for-u-s-youth-soccer-national-championships/article_f8d8a878-2573-4ed4-ab40-710be31284b4.html
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- Boone County Fire Protection District welcomes 16 recruits to fire academy
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Boone County Fire Protection District has welcomed 16 recruits to its latest academy, where they'll train to become firefighters and EMTs.
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- Battle alum Tyler Putnam drafted by Colorado Rockies
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former Battle High School pitcher Tyler Putnam plans to sign with the Colorado Rockies after the team selected him 136th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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- Community members work to help neighbors following Friday night storms
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Neighbor Thomas Blacklock used his wood cutting skills to cut down fallen trees after Friday night's storms.
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- Lines, trees down in Boone County as storm rolls through
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Strong storms swept through Boone County, leaving more than 20 reported locations with downed trees or power lines Friday. The location pictured is pole damage on Paris Road.
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- Tree falls onto home in Columbia in storm
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A tree fell into a home in north Columbia on Friday evening after storms moved through the area. Neighbors told KOMU 8 News at the scene that the people who lived in the house were not inside when the tree fell.
Get the latest First Alert Weather Day updates here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/live-updates-lines-trees-down-in-boone-county-as-storm-rolls-through/article_df84261e-69e0-448c-9c46-4e9a22a7c34c.html
