KOMU 8 News
KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- It's been an active severe weather season in Mid-Missouri, with several tornado scares already this year. So we wondered: Are Missouri schools safe in a tornado? A structural engineer tells us any tornado stronger than an EF-2 would likely destroy most school buildings. So the next question is: What do we do? Jim Riek shows you how one Missouri community plans to keep everyone safe. Watch Wednesday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, May 19, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- Columbia is growing fast. We look ahead to find out where housing developments are going up and where road construction is coming next. It's a two-part special report Monday on KOMU 8 News at Six & Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- When you give your money to a charity, you expect that donation is going toward a cause you support. But how much is actually being used on programs and services, and how much is going toward salaries and other costs? KOMU 8 News dug through years of data to find out which local charities are giving back most and which are giving least. Before you donate, know which charities are using your money most effectively. Watch this special report Wednesday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, May 12, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- A plan to move nuclear waste could bring radioactive material through Mid-Missouri. KOMU 8 News answers the questions you need to know: What are the risks associated with transporting nuclear waste, and what hazards could it pose to your health? We investigate how it could affect you. Watch Monday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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- 0:16
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- 12 years ago
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- Parents know how expensive child care is, but you might be shocked to find out just how much it is in Missouri and Boone County in particular. We'll have details about how much more you're paying for a service you need. Watch this report Wednesday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, May 5, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- With bumper-to-bumper traffic and stoplights that are letting only a few cars through at a time, drivers tell us they're growing more and more frustrated with the traffic on Stadium Boulevard. We're checking it out and asking: Can anything be done to ease the congestion, and when will those long backups end? We'll answer those questions Monday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a popular Missouri destination for floating and fishing, but a controversy is flowing like the river. The question is: Who should control Missouri's only national park ... Washington or Jefferson City? Watch this report Wednesday, April 30, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, April 28, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 12 years ago
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- Electronic cigarettes are being used in homes, restaurants and workplaces. But are they safe? KOMU 8 News investigates. Watch this special report Monday, April 28, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Thursday, April 24, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Could Missouri make big money by legalizing marijuana? KOMU 8 News travels to Colorado to see how much money the state is making after pot became legal earlier this year. Find out what's happening in Colorado and how it could affect Missouri if marijuana is legalized. Watch the full report Thursday, April 24, 2014, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Violence, crime and drugs -- all before the age of 18. Wednesday at Ten, KOMU 8 News investigates juvenile crime and its impact on our community. From drug possession to assault and even rape, more than 800 arrests in Columbia last year were of kids younger than 18. We'll break down the statistics, plus take a look at efforts to reduce juvenile crime in Columbia. Wednesday, February 26, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Great Question promo for Monday, February 24th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Will the city or state pay to fix your car if it's damaged by a pothole? In this first "Great Question" report, KOMU 8's Jim Riek asks the city of Columbia and MoDOT whether they'll pay for car repairs caused by potholes. You'll want to hear the answer to this "Great Question" Monday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News It's Your Money promo for Thursday, February 20th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- A KOMU 8 News "It's Your Money" report warns you about a scam that cost one Mid-Missouri couple hundreds of dollars, and it could have been much worse. Find out how the scam works and how you can avoid it ... Thursday, February 20, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, February 17, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- A growing crime trend is hitting Mid-Missouri. Thieves are targeting your pets -- stealing them and then selling them online. Amid a string of disappearances, find out how to keep your pet from being stolen ... Monday, February 17, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Wednesday, February 12, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- What does it take to become an Olympian? KOMU 8's Emily Spain spends time with a Mid-Missouri teenager who hopes to be a part of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Find out what it looks like to train for the Olympics; plus, hear from Olympic medalist Sasha Cohen on being an Olympian ... Wednesday on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, February 10, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Although they're not being used to prosecute drivers, Columbia's red light cameras are still turned on and, in fact, are still taking pictures of drivers at city intersections. Find out what city officials plan to do with the data and why it could end up costing you later ... Monday, February 10th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- KOMU 8 News Coverage You Can Count On
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- 2014 WIN for Columbia Highlight Footage
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- 10:49
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Video for 2014 WIN for Columbia Awards Luncheon.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Thursday, February 6, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- With Ryan Ferguson out of prison, what's next for Charles Erickson? KOMU 8's Brittany Pieper sits down with his new lawyer to discuss efforts to free Erickson from prison. See the full report Thursday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- Target 8 Investigation for Monday, February 3, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Are surveillance cameras in downtown Columbia making the city a safer place? Police say they're not tracking the data that show how many crimes the cameras have helped solve. And we know the cameras didn't catch a single second of a downtown shooting last summer. So how do taxpayers know whether they're getting what they paid for? We'll share what we found out in this Target 8 investigation Monday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Thursday, January 30, 2014
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- KOMU 8 News investigates how local bars are breaking the law and getting away with it. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in liquor law fines would go toward Missouri's public education system, but nobody is enforcing the law. So who's responsible for enforcing liquor laws, and why are they unable to do their job? KOMU 8 News digs for the answers in a special report Thursday, January 30th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 Promo for Wednesday, November 27th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Shots fired and gun violence. The more we hear those terms, the more it seems crime in Columbia is on the rise. But is it really? KOMU 8 News is digging through the data to bring you a clear picture of the crime situation in Columbia. What type of crime is actually on the rise? And where is it happening most? Watch Wednesday, November 27th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Promo for Monday, November 25th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- After hearing complaints about speeding near one Columbia school zone, KOMU 8's Jim Riek hits Columbia streets with a radar gun. Who gets caught speeding? Find out how fast Columbia drivers are going ... Monday, November 25th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for Thursday, November 21st
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Abandoned homes, deemed unfit for human occupancy ... There are almost 20 of them in Columbia. Are they bringing down your property values? And what about safety? Who's living next door? Find out what the city is doing to reduce the number of abandoned properties. Watch KOMU 8 News at Ten on Thursday, November 21st.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for Monday, November 18th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Keeping the deer you hunt disease free. That's the task of Missouri's Conservation Department. But is it crossing the line? We'll tell you why private deer hunting areas say disease-fighting efforts are actually harming the state's billion-dollar deer-hunting industry. Monday, November 18th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for Thursday, November 14th
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Rob Sanders has been cleared of assault charges and is now trying to get his job back at the Columbia Police Department. For the first time, he and his wife, Amy, sit down to discuss the case. We'll tell you why he says he wants his job back. Plus, we talk to Police Chief Ken Burton about the use of excessive force and how much is too much. Watch this special report Thursday, November 14th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for November 11, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Why did a Columbia city councilman walk away from a KOMU 8 News interview? We'll tell you what happened as we were asking questions about a proposed 24-story high-rise apartment complex in downtown Columbia. Watch this special report Monday, November 11th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for Thursday, November 7
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Columbia police are looking for help but having a hard time finding it. Police Chief Ken Burton sits down with KOMU 8 News to tell us why he's having trouble recruiting new police officers. Hear what he has to say Thursday, November 7, 2013, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- Target 8 Investigation for November 5, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- It's a common complaint in emergency rooms everywhere: the wait. It turns out Mid-Missourians have it worse. We're questioning area hospitals about long ER wait times. Find out what they're saying about keeping you waiting. Watch this Target 8 Investigation Tuesday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News promo for Thursday, October 31st
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Red light citations have more than quadrupled in Columbia. Find out why a red light ticket could catch you by surprise ... Thursday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight promo for September 5, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- It's a common refrain: Get a job, and you'll climb out of poverty. But we're talking to Mid-Missourians who say finding work isn't easy. Watch this Poverty in Plain Sight report Thursday, September 5th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight promo for August 28, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Although education can be seen as a ticket out of poverty, KOMU 8 News is finding out that getting past graduation can be a tremendous struggle for youths who grow up in poverty. Watch this Poverty in Plain Sight report Thursday, August 28th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight Report for August 22, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- KOMU 8's Emily Spain looks at the state of public housing in Columbia in this next Poverty in Plain Sight report, airing Thursday, August 22, 2013.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight promo for August 15th, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- KOMU 8's next Poverty in Plain Sight report digs into how Mid-Missourians feed themselves and their families when their paychecks don't cut it. Watch Poverty in Plain Sight Thursday, August 15th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight promo for Thursday, August 8, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- KOMU 8 News takes an in-depth look at poverty and how it affects youths in Columbia. Watch Poverty in Plain Sight Thursday, August 8th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- Poverty in Plain Sight promo for Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- KOMU 8 News is taking a closer look at how poverty and crime are connected in Columbia. Watch Poverty in Plain Sight on Wednesday, July 24th, on KOMU 8 News at Six.
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- It's Your Money Report Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- It's a state-of-the-art facility that cost taxpayers $75 million. Now Battle High School is up, and it's ready for visitors. Come with KOMU 8 News as we take you on a tour of the school and show you what your tax dollars paid for ... Wednesday, May 22, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Monday, May 20, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- The city of Columbia spent more than $200,000 last year on travel, lodging and conference expenses for employees. It's Your Money, and we're taking a closer look at how the city is spending it. Watch Monday on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Mid-Missouri taxpayers spend $60 to $70 per day per inmate in the Boone and Cole county jails. It's Your Money, and even though measures are in place to reimburse taxpayers, we'll tell you why that almost never happens. Watch Wednesday, May 15, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Monday, May 13, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- When the city of Columbia needs expertise it can't get from its own employees, it hires outside consultants. And those consultants cost taxpayers $4 million a year. It's Your Money, and we're tracking your tax dollars. Which consultants are getting your tax dollars, and how is the city responding to our questions? Watch Monday, May 13, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Joplin used federal tax dollars to build tornado shelters in its new schools. It's Your Money, and we're asking: Why aren't Mid-Missouri schools taking advantage of these same tax dollars to keep your kids safe in case of a tornado? Watch Wednesday on KOMU 8 News at Six and Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Monday, May 6, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- Columbia taxpayers spend almost $40,000 a year on shoes for city workers. We'll tell you who's getting a shoe allowance and why the city of Columbia says it's actually saving money by spending it. Watch Monday, May 6, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 13 years ago
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- The Tiger Hotel's recent renovations were funded in part by taxpayers. We're taking a look at the finished makeover to see what your tax dollars paid for. Watch Wednesday, May 1, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for Monday, April 29, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- Taxpayers fund a government program that gives out free cellphones. It's your money, and KOMU 8 News is investigating how easy it is to get a free phone. Watch this It's Your Money report Monday, April 29, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- It's Your Money Report for April 25, 2013
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- Three words ... "What You Unexpect." Six figures ... that's how much taxpayers spent on the city of Columbia's new slogan and ad campaign to encourage tourism. That's your money, and KOMU 8 News is asking questions about how it's being spent. Find out exactly how much taxpayers spent on the ad campaign ... and why officials say it's worth it. Watch Thursday, April 25, 2013, on KOMU 8 News at Ten ... Coverage You Can Count On.
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- Joplin Tornado Anniversary Coverage
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- 4:59
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- 14 years ago
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- Target 8 Investigation for Wednesday, February 27
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- Is gun crime really on the rise in Columbia? KOMU 8 News digs through five years of data to uncover the truth. Watch this Target 8 Investigation Wednesday, February 27th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- Meet KOMU 8's New Evening Co-Anchor Brittany Pieper
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- 2:52
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- 14 years ago
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- Meet Brittany Pieper, KOMU 8's new evening co-anchor. Starting March 4th, she'll join Angie Bailey for KOMU 8 News at Five and Jim Riek for KOMU 8 News at Six and Ten, as well as KOMU 8 News at Nine on Mid-Missouri's CW.
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- KOMU 8 News Report for Monday, February 25
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- Smoking is prohibited in restaurants, workplaces and public buildings. Well, except for Missouri's state capitol. Why are some lawmakers continuing to fight an all-out ban on smoking in the state capitol? KOMU 8 News digs deeper into the issue Monday at Ten.
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- Target 8 Investigation for Wednesday, February 20
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- A guard at a Missouri penitentiary for women has been accused of using excessive force against an inmate. But video evidence of the event was allegedly destroyed, and one employee at the prison has said supervisors promote a "look the other way attitude" toward abuse. Is anyone being held accountable? Watch this Target 8 Investigation Wednesday, February 20th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
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- KOMU 8 News Special Report -- Steven Rios Part 3
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- 0:31
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- 14 years ago
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- Steven Rios has been convicted twice of murdering MU student Jesse Valencia in 2004. As new information comes to light, why are police so sure the right person is behind bars? Watch the final part of this KOMU 8 News Special Report on Sunday, February 17th, on KOMU 8 News at Ten.
