KOMU 8 News
Hallsville at California | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- Hallsville at California | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Hallsville travels to California and despite the Pintos’ attempts in the second half, Hallsville had a strong enough lead to secure the 55-26 win.
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- Eldon at Boonville | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Boonville defeats Eldon with two 50-plus-yard touchdowns by Landon Conz.
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- Highland at Centralia | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Senior Ethan Ross leads the Centralia Panthers to a 64-20 win against Highland.
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- Montgomery County at North Callaway | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Quarterback Coltyn O’Neal led North Callaway in a dominant victory over Montgomery County.
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- Osage at Fulton | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Fulton and Osage were looking for their first win during Week 3. Osage started off strong, and kept that momentum throughout the game.
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- East Newton at Tipton | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Tipton’s defense forces multiple turnovers, including Landon Bracht’s two interceptions as the Tipton Cardinals defeat East Newton Patriots 55-12.
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- Blair Oaks at Southern Boone | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Blair Oaks defeats Southern Boone on the road 48-21. Falcons quarterback Beau Buhr stood out during the game.
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- Scotland County at South Callaway | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- South Callaway’s Aiden Jenkins had three rushing touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 49-13 victory over Scotland County.
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- Windsor at Linn | Sept. 11, 2026 | Missouri High School Football
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Linn takes on Windsor looking for their first win of the season. Off the back of Rowan Cox, Windsor takes the win 18-0.
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- Friday Night Fever Week 3
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- During Week 3 of Friday Night Fever, high school football teams across Missouri payed tribute to veterans and first responders on 9/11.
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- Boone County assistant fire chief recalls 9/11 response to ground zero
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Missouri Task Force 1 made its first federal deployment as an urban search and rescue team to ground zero less than 24 hours after the 9/11 terror attacks.
Twenty-five years later, Chuck Doss, assistant chief at the Boone County Fire Protection District, is reflecting on that deployment.
Doss reached out to KOMU 8 in the weeks ahead of the 25-year mark, saying he found some VHS tapes with 9/11 footage and images.
Read and watch the full story at the link in our bio.
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- Mizzou vs. Kansas
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Who's ready for The Border War?
Mizzou football is in Kansas for the first time since 2005.
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- Friday Night Fever Game of the Week: Blair Oaks at Southern Boone
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- It's time for Friday Night Fever Week 3. The Game of the Week is Blair Oaks at Southern Boone.
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- Boone County assistant fire chief recalls 9/11 response to ground zero
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- An assistant chief with the Boone County Fire Protection District recalls his memories working with Missouri Task Force 1 after 9/11. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/boone-county-assistant-fire-chief-recalls-9-11-response-to-ground-zero/article_f76e134b-c4d2-478b-b009-2ccf109d464a.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- The next generation carries on remembering 9/11
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- College students at the University of Missouri laid out over 200 flags before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/the-next-generation-carries-on-remembering-9-11/article_1226f691-049a-4362-a109-d9806ab48652.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- 9/11 mobile exhibit opens in Jefferson City for 25-year mark since attacks
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Tunnels to Towers 9/11 mobile exhibit will be open until Sept. 13, with tours guided by New York firefighters. Find the full story and more on https://www.komu.com/news/jefferson-city/9-11-mobile-exhibit-opens-in-jefferson-city-for-25-year-mark-since-attacks/article_4988b5d1-affd-4e9a-b677-8fae4ddab3b6.html and download the KOMU 8 News app on iOS and Android devices.
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- Semitruck overturned in crahs on U.S. 63 and Missouri 763
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- A KOMU 8 viewer sent video that shows the crash on U.S. 63 and Missouri 763 that occurred Thursday morning. The southbound and the northbound lanes were closed until around 12 p.m.
Read the full story: https://www.komu.com/news/traffic/u-s-63-being-cleared-and-traffic-flowing-again-after-vehicle-collision/article_9f253251-140f-4059-bafe-27b511868bf4.html
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- Denny Hoskins on directive to use 2022 congressional map
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- We asked Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about the timing of his directive to local election authorities to use the 2022 congressional map in November. Hoskins sent a statement announcing the directive in between contempt proceedings surrounding his previous order to use the 2025 gerrymandered map.
Full story: https://www.komu.com/news/state/scotus-intervenes-in-missouri-congressional-map-lawsuit/article_aaf57879-6661-47eb-a958-754ae9c41440.html
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- Missouri AG on congressional map for November election
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Thursday she thinks it's unlikely Missouri will use the 2025 Republican-friendly congressional map, which her office has fought multiple legal battles in favor of, in the November midterm election.
Full story: https://www.komu.com/news/state/scotus-intervenes-in-missouri-congressional-map-lawsuit/article_aaf57879-6661-47eb-a958-754ae9c41440.html
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- Missouri secretary of state found temporarily in contempt of state Supreme Court
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins acted in contempt of the state's highest court when he directed election authorities to use the 2025 gerrymandered map after the Missouri Supreme Court ordered him to use the 2022 map.
But, the Missouri Supreme Court said, Hoskins purged himself of that contempt when he told election authorities on Thursday afternoon to use the 2022 map.
Get the latest details on this developing story: https://www.komu.com/news/state/scotus-intervenes-in-missouri-congressional-map-lawsuit/article_aaf57879-6661-47eb-a958-754ae9c41440.html
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- Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins found temporarily in contempt of state Supreme Court
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The Missouri Supreme Court on Sept. 10 found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins acted in contempt of the state's highest court when he directed election authorities to use the 2025 gerrymandered congressional district map after the Missouri Supreme Court ordered him to use the 2022 map.
But, the Missouri Supreme Court said, Hoskins purged himself of that contempt when he told election authorities on Thursday afternoon to use the 2022 map.
Hoskins sent a statement to the media announcing the decision in between proceedings at the Missouri Supreme Court, and the court considered that statement as evidence when it reconvened at 2 p.m.
Live updates: https://www.komu.com/news/state/scotus-intervenes-in-missouri-congressional-map-lawsuit/article_aaf57879-6661-47eb-a958-754ae9c41440.html
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- Missouri agencies prepare for next major wildfire outbreak
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- National Weather Service hosted a wildfire tabletop exercise to help federal and local agencies better prepare for major wildfire outbreaks. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/state/missouri-agencies-prepare-for-major-wildfire-outbreaks/article_22c1c692-d661-42af-bab6-0f17bd1bafab.html
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- Missouri gains more tax revenue from sports betting
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Missouri saw a decrease in the amount wagered on sports betting in July, despite the FIFA World Cup held in the first half of the month. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/consumer/missouri-gains-more-tax-revenue-from-sports-betting-in-july-though-amount-wagered-falls/article_0df3fdaa-f896-5d9f-bdcc-60c10cbe3a24.html
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- Jefferson City to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Cole County first responders escorted the Tunnel to Towers Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to Jefferson City on Wednesday. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/jefferson-city/jefferson-city-to-honor-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-with-tunnel-to-towers-never-forget/article_bbcf193d-258a-4142-a3e5-081490b5294a.html
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- AAA gives tips to save money at the pump as gas prices rise
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The increase in the price of crude oil has pushed gas prices up in Missouri as well. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/traffic/aaa-gives-tips-to-save-money-at-the-pump-as-gas-prices-rise/article_33d7eaef-05dc-4c24-bc60-b02803be0f82.html
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- Delays expected on I-70 in Columbia due to work at U.S. 63 connector
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Construction over westbound I-70 starting Friday will cause a lane to close and affect traffic at the U.S. 63 and I-70 connector. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/delays-expected-on-i-70-in-columbia-this-weekend-due-to-work-at-u-s/article_e33a63b3-28dc-447a-9104-f0c7832f2cf1.html
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- I-70 eastbound ramp in Callaway County closing Thursday night
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- An I-70 eastbound ramp in Callaway County will close overnight Thursday after the opening of another ramp nearby. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/callaway/i-70-eastbound-ramp-in-callaway-county-closing-thursday-night/article_d32c2359-1f8a-490b-8ccf-7a6117b3c9be.html
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- Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall transitions to new management
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall has transitioned to new management following the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's approval of the transaction. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/health/fitzgibbon-hospital-in-marshall-transitions-to-new-management/article_90699f86-73c0-49a2-a6fe-9412a6adbfbc.html
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- Certification hearing set for juvenile accused in Columbia shooting
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A certification hearing was set for the teen accused of shooting another juvenile in an east Columbia shooting on Aug. 25. Read full story at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/certification-hearing-set-for-juvenile-accused-in-columbia-shooting/article_2d70f943-b620-407f-89da-f9bba7e70271.html
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- Jim Riek remembers KOMU 8's coverage of 9/11 25 years later
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Legendary KOMU 8 anchor Jim Riek recalls the coverage of 9/11, in mid-Missouri, 25 years later.
Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/jim-riek-remembers-komu-8s-coverage-of-9-11-25-years-later/article_24abe88f-a019-48c9-86d5-9535159aa166.html
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- Missouri congressional map again appealed to U.S. Supreme Court
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- An appeals court declined to block a federal judge's temporary order for Missouri to use the 2025 map in November, sparking another appeal to SCOTUS. Read the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/state/status-of-missouris-congressional-map-again-appealed-to-u-s-supreme-court/article_3d6a6cd1-6b73-4fed-b9d3-4d950603aa72.html
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- Columbia dogs make a splash at Pooch Plunge
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The end of Columbia's pool season also signals the start of the annual Pooch Plunge. Columbia dog owners and their furry friends enjoyed the evening at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center.
Read more here: https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/columbia-dogs-make-a-splash-at-pooch-plunge-as-pool-season-ends/article_c8337508-eaba-4d21-a9ab-8feb00c6e3d5.html
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- Downtown Columbia leaders voice frustration over urban camping response
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Columbia leaders are calling for more cooperation from City Council, with potential ordinance research to identify possible solutions.
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- How Jefferson City is honoring World Suicide Prevention Day
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- During the Jefferson City Council meeting on Sept. 8, "Stay Day" was recognized to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day locally.
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- Temporary federal order tells Missouri to use redrawn voter map after SCOTUS declines to get
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A federal district judge ordered Missouri to use the 2025 gerrymandered map in the November election, while SCOTUS threw out an appeal in the case.
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- Jim Riek remembers KOMU 8's coverage of 9/11 25 years later
- Runtime
- 4:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Former longtime KOMU 8 anchor Jim Riek looks back at covering the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in mid-Missouri.
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- Columbia dogs make a splash at Pooch Plunge as pool season ends
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The annual Pooch Plunge brought Columbia dogs and their owners to Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center pool on Tuesday.
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- 2027 SEC baseball schedule announced
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Mizzou will start their season March 19-21 at Mississippi State before returning to Columbia to face Kentucky March 26-28. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/sports/mizzouxtra/2027-sec-baseball-schedule-announced/article_9bfd4b31-c3ba-4b62-b2e0-d00851dbfcb5.html
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- Temporary federal order tells Missouri to use redrawn voter map
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Conflicting results from multiple federal cases are creating confusion over which congressional map Missouri is going to use in the November election. Here is what we know.
https://www.komu.com/news/state/missouri-redistricting-court-decisions-land-as-2026-ballot-deadline-passes/article_f506b6ad-093f-47aa-b10b-42c1b8a9cabe.html
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- Mizzou football gears up for Border War match against Kansas
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Mizzou football is keeping the main thing the main thing ahead of Friday's Border War matchup against rival Kansas. The Tigers will head to Lawrence for the first time since 2005 to play the Jayhawks.
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- Southern Boone cheer turns Mizzou-Kansas rivalry into fundraiser
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Southern Boone cheer is using the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry to raise money for their potential nationals trip and MizzouThon. Read more here: https://www.komu.com/highschoolsports/southernboone/southern-boone-cheer-turns-mizzou-kansas-rivalry-into-fundraiser/article_8dd7dd2c-19cd-43cd-b787-505297518058.html
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- Heart of America Marathon brings together runners from many backgrounds
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- More than 300 runners spent their Labor Day participating in the 67th Annual Heart of America Marathon in Columbia.
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- Construction on Chapel Hill and South Fairview Roads roundabout begins Tuesday
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Multiple road closures are coming to Columbia on Tuesday, including a roundabout in south Columbia.
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- People Not Politicians responds to U.S. Supreme Court map appeal
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The People Not Politicians campaign responded to a U.S. Supreme Court appeal hoping to halt a recent congressional map decision.
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- New Columbia School Board member hopes to bring 'fresh perspective' with policy background
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Paul Wagner says he hopes to bring a "fresh perspective" to the board with experience in higher education lobbying.
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- Friday Night Fever Week 2: Full Highlights
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- 13:30
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The full broadcast from week 2 of Friday Night Fever! Vote for the Player of the Week here: https://www.komu.com/highschoolsports/playoftheweek
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- Cooper County raises almost $28,000 for its first Safe Haven Baby Box
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Cooper County is set for Missouri's 16th baby box in October. The county has raised almost $28,000 for the baby box. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/cooper/cooper-county-raises-almost-28-000-for-its-first-safe-haven-baby-box/article_f115c37f-dcb1-44a7-821c-41c830fb6461.html.
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- Lawmakers file federal complaint to halt Missouri congressional map switch
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Two Missouri lawmakers and two Missouri voters filed a federal complaint over the state's congressional map on Friday. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/state/lawmakers-voters-file-federal-complaint-to-halt-missouri-congressional-map-switch/article_8172825b-54ca-4250-ac8c-23ddf97a87d8.html.
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- Basketball tournament honors Macon man killed in Columbia in 2024
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- 'Buckets Over Bullets' honors Malik Jones, a Macon man who was found dead in Columbia in early 2024. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/buckets-over-bullets-tournament-honors-macon-man-killed-in-columbia-in-2024/article_f59c85bb-b12f-420b-a9f4-10882475569e.html.
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- Columbia Children's Museum debuts first pop-up exhibit
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Columbia Children's Museum hosted a pop-up event bringing hands-on activities to local children Saturday. Find the full story at https://www.komu.com/news/columbia/columbia-childrens-museum-debuts-first-pop-up-exhibit/article_5c4fa662-094c-47dc-8a27-bbaee2737b53.html.
