Julius Caesar Evans III

KOMU 8 Reporter

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Tab is one of four dogs that assisted in the search of missing people after the fires. Learn more about Tab and his partners on KOMU 8 News at 5 and 6.

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The four handlers from Missouri Task Force 1 received challenge coins from the Missouri Department of Public Safety for their efforts in Maui
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Right Now: Task force one members have returned from Maui and are here at the Boone County Fire Protection District to share their experiences.
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A spokesperson from the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the spotty but heavy rainfall we’ve received has helped put a dent in severity of the drought. However, he says there still room for improvement.
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Happening Now: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee is discussing the current conditions of the drought impacting Missouri.
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@KOMUnews The DESE State Board unanimously approved the recommendations presented at the meeting. DESE Commissioner, Margie Vandeven, says the department will be working with their legislative about potential new policies for the next legislative session.
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Right Now: The State Board of Education is having its August 15th meeting.
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One of the items on the agenda is the Blue Ribbon Commission presenting its recommendations of strategies and potential policies on improving teacher retention.
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@KOMUnews The director of operations from the District says she expects downtown businesses to bring significantly more revenue in the coming weeks.
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Downtown Columbia may look calm now, but businesses told me today they expect to see higher traffic in the coming days before MU starts classes.
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Steve Dillard, owner of Tiger Spirit downtown, says he’s happy about the increased business the students will bring, but he’s concerned he won’t have the staff to keep up this season.
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Governor Parson emphasizes the 50 million dollar plan for railroad crossing safety is just the beginning, and education is another focus that needs to be done.
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Right Now: Governor Parson and representatives from MoDOT are giving a press conference announcing their plan to improve railroad crossing safety.
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MoDOT says their plan involves installing lights, cross guards, gates extra signs and even closing some railways for passive railroad crossways.
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The water on the creek is almost reaching some of the tops of some trees.
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Lots of flooding on Hinkson Creek near Forum Boulevard. You can see parts of the trail is flooded.
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Clay Chism’s pre-trial just wrapped up over at the Randolph County Court House. The defense attorney’s motion for a continuance for the trial is scheduled for September 22nd.
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CPD confirmed that the driver of the motor cycle was transported to the hospital.
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Columbia got a call at 5:15 pm about a traffic collision involving a vehicle collision involving an SUV and motorcycle.
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Columbia community members are celebrating the unveiling of the new 24th African American Heritage marker. Learn the significance behind the mark @KOMUnews at 9 and 10.