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New Missouri law could affect east Columbia juvenile shooting case
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New Missouri law could affect east Columbia juvenile shooting case

  • Hailey Hester, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • Updated Aug 29, 2026

With Missouri Senate Bill 888 taking effect Friday, it could affect how juvenile cases are tried.

15-year-old suspect in Columbia shooting to be investigated for adult charges
Local News

15-year-old suspect in Columbia shooting to be investigated for adult charges

  • Hailey Hester, KOMU 8 Reporter
  • Updated Aug 29, 2026

A 15-year-old detained after a Columbia shooting appeared in court Friday as a new law expands prosecutors' involvement in juvenile cases.

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Columbia residents engage in civil disobedience against median ordinance, Flock

  • Carlotta Angiolillo, Columbia Missourian
  • Updated Aug 28, 2026

Some protesters have violated Columbia's median ordinance on purpose, while others have blocked Flock cameras.

Crystal City sues to block annexation law
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Crystal City sues to block annexation law

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Crystal City has filed a lawsuit in Cole County seeking to jettison a portion of a bill that would hinder Jefferson County cities’ ability to …

Governor enacts law tied to 2021 Byrnes Mill crash
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Governor enacts law tied to 2021 Byrnes Mill crash

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Jul 16, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed several public safety bills into law July 9, including one with deep ties to Jefferson County.

Two seeking GOP nomination for Division 12
Elections

Two seeking GOP nomination for Division 12

  • Jul 15, 2026
  • 4 min to read

Two Republicans will vie for the Jefferson County Division 12 associate circuit judge position.

3 Republicans seeking Division 15 associate circuit judge post
Elections

3 Republicans seeking Division 15 associate circuit judge post

  • Jul 15, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Three Republicans are seeking the Division 15 associate circuit judge’s seat in the Aug. 4 primary election.

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies
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Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jul 10, 2026
  • 4 min to read

One of the best legal minds in Jefferson County recently died.

Raymond H. ‘Ray’ Dickhaner, 76, St. Louis
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Raymond H. ‘Ray’ Dickhaner, 76, St. Louis

  • Jul 1, 2026

Raymond H. "Ray" Dickhaner, 76, of St. Louis died June 28, 2026. Mr. Dickhaner dedicated his professional life to the practice of law. Admitte…

De Soto man allegedly assaulted woman
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De Soto man allegedly assaulted woman

  • By Leader staff
  • Jun 23, 2026

James Anton Brewer, 52, who previously lived in De Soto, was recently transferred to the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro after being charge…

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