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Headstone in New Bloomfield marks woman born on nation's Independence Day
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (461+ words) The U. S. military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump's direction. In New Bloomfield on County Road 371 lies Prospect Cemetery, where Callaway County's earliest settlers are buried. Before the cemetery was established, Prospect Methodist Church…...
Emergency crews respond to eastbound I-70 crash in Columbia
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (21+ words) KRCG Emergency crews respond to eastbound I-70 crash in Columbia...
Richland woman injured in Pulaski County vehicle crash
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (95+ words) One person was injured in a vehicle crash in Pulaski County early Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported the crash happened at 2: 25 a. m. on Highway AB, north of Southbend Road. According to the crash report, a 2021 Toyota Tacoma…...
Fireworks sales surge statewide as experts urge safety steps for July Fourth
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (374+ words) HOLTS SUMMIT " According to the National Retail Federation, Missouri is leading the nation in fireworks sales. Local fireworks vendors say they are seeing this trend ahead of America's 250th birthday. As fireworks sales increase, so do safety concerns. Experts are reminding…...
Missouri parent groups organize against Amendment 5 over school funding concerns
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1753+ words) Sinclair Cares is partnering with Feeding America for "Summer Hunger Relief." TNND's Angela Brown explains the crucial partnership. by Annelise Hanshaw - MISSOURI INDEPENDENT Sarah Laub tried everything to get her son with learning disabilities a better education. She drove him…...
Marching Mizzou performs in England for London Band Week
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (124+ words) Students from the University of Missouri performed in front of audiences more than 4, 000 miles away from campus this week. Marching Mizzou traveled to London to perform at several locations for London Band Week. London Band Week is an annual, invitation-only…...
Salvation Army to hand out 61 fans in Jefferson City on July 1 as heat builds
22+ hour, 13+ min ago (164+ words) While it may not feel like it now, the summer heat will ramp up next week. That's why the Jefferson City Salvation Army was at Westlake ACE Hardware on Friday morning, collecting 61 fans that will be distributed to residents in…...
Missouri K-12 students recognized for essays on liberty in America 250 contest
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (210+ words) America's 250th birthday is just around the corner, and some Missouri students are being honored for their patriotism. Student winners of the "Lieutenant Governor's Award for American Patriotism" explained why they love America or why they are proud to be an…...
Man accused of stealing hot dogs, cheese, chips, from Jefferson City Parks building
1+ day, 23+ min ago (184+ words) A Jefferson City man has been charged after police said he broke into a parks department concession stand and tried to steal food. Court documents state that on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a Jefferson City police officer went to the pickleball court…...
Search warrant in Osage County leads to two arrests, more than 80 grams of meth seized
1+ day, 56+ min ago (200+ words) Two Chamois, Mo. residents were arrested Thursday after authorities allegedly discovered more than 80 grams of methamphetamine during a narcotics search. Mid Missouri Drug Task Force and the Osage County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotic search warrant in Osage County on…...