Columbia leaders walked downtown over the weekend to see the community’s reaction after a deadly shooting, with Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson noting extra police presence has had an impact. “We convened and met and walked around downtown with some of the...
“Safer Missouri, Stronger Missouri” is a new business-led statewide plan aimed at reducing crime. The state’s largest business group – the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry – is leading the charge. “Crime is hurting Missouri’s economy. It’s impacting...
A southwest Missouri congressman who’s running for the U.S. Senate launched his statewide bus tour on Tuesday, with stops in Springfield, Branson, Jefferson City and Hannibal. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) has released a new video, where he describes...
Missouri’s governor says infrastructure and workforce development will be two of his main themes during Wednesday afternoon’s State of the State Address in Jefferson City. The speech will begin at about 3. Governor Mike Parson (R) says the state is on the...
Addressing the increasing violence in St. Louis and Kansas City is a priority for Missouri House Republicans and Democrats during the 2020 session, which began Wednesday in Jefferson City. House Speaker Elijah Haahr, R-Springfield, tells Capitol reporters that the...
