Bethany Cates

Student Anchor, Reporter @komunews Mizzou Journalism '25 Emma Bowen Fellow

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RIGHT NOW: Shots fired at Cosmo Park with a heavy police scene. We will continue to keep you updated as we find out more.
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RIGHT NOW: MO-DOT hosts a ribbon cutting for new I-70 Bridge opening later this month in Rocheport.
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RIGHT NOW: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are discussing updates and ways to improve the Child Care Subsidy program.
Find out more on KOMU 8 News at 5 & 6.
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The Missouri Task Force 1 returns home from North Carolina after assisting with Hurricane Helene. The group will continue coming in at various times for the remainder of the week.
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The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the Deputies involved in the officer-involved shooting that took place early Monday morning.

Corporal Justin Bax
Deputy Gardner Pottorff

Tune in to KOMU 8 News at 5 & 6PM for more information.
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RIGHT NOW: Many civil rights leaders and advocacy groups are gathering in Jefferson City at the Capitol to stand in solidarity to halt the execution for Marcellus Williams and hoping there is a change in decision before 6P.M. tonight. @KOMUnews

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RIGHT NOW: Governor Mike Parson is awarding the highest public safety honors to first responders and civilians from across the state in Jefferson City. @KOMUnews

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BREAKING: The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that Amendment 3 (the abortion amendment) will be on the ballot in November. @KOMUnews

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RIGHT NOW: Crowds are gathering outside the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City, as the court is hearing arguments over whether an abortion-rights amendment will be on the ballot in November. We will continue to keep you updated throughout the day.
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The funeral procession for fallen Officer Phylicia Carson is now underway. @KOMUnews

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Many officers and sheriff’s from across the state of Missouri are starting to file in for the visitation and funeral of fallen officer Phylicia Carson here in Lake Ozark. We will continue to keep you updated with team coverage throughout the day on KOMU 8 News. @KOMUnews

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Our fellow, @BethanyCatesTV was basically my field producer during my live shots today. She relayed cues from my producer when our IFB didn’t work, due to the outage.

Nine liveshots at @MCO on the travel madness this morning.

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@TonyAtkinsTV @MCO And I would do it all over again!
Thanks for the great mentorship and experience!

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After Tuesday’s meeting, the city will develop a campaign to educate the public on the sales tax.
They will do this via website, community presentations, press releases, and social media posts.

For more, visit https://t.co/aOk0amMoee

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NOW: The Columbia City Council holds a Budget Work Session to discuss next steps for the 2025 Capital Improvement Sales Tax that renews every 10 years.

Council members at the work session will cover proposed ballot projects and proposed steps for ballot renewal.
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The current 1/4- cent sales tax for capital improvement projects has been in place since 2016 and was estimated to raise $63.8 million over the 10 years.

This next proposed sales tax renewal is expected to generate around $125.8 million.

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I’m here at the Museum of Missouri Military History where they are celebrating Veteran’s Appreciation Weekend with reenactors, displays, and historic vehicles
Today from 10AM - 4PM and Tomorrow 11.11 from 10AM-2PM.
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The Mid-Missouri Pride Fest is happening right now outside of the Rose Music Hall.
Many vendors are set up along the street with food music and performances.
This event is free to the public.
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Today is Game Day for the Mizzou Tigers!
It is always important to know the schedule of events and how to navigate Downtown Columbia when the city is filled with Black and Gold. I enjoyed being able to preview the excitement for the Tiger’s first game.
M-I-Z🐯!

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