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TARGET 8: State agency tells staff to keep working even with possible COVID-19 exposure

COLUMBIA - Missouri Department of Mental Health employees should report to work even if they live with someone who's been... More >>

1 week ago Friday, March 20 2020 Mar 20, 2020 Friday, March 20, 2020 7:30:00 PM CDT March 20, 2020 in News

TARGET 8: In final months, Pinnacle was not paying employee's health insurance

BOONVILLE - When Pinnacle Regional Hospital in Boonville closed its doors on January 15, its problems were far from over.... More >>

1 month ago Wednesday, February 12 2020 Feb 12, 2020 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 7:10:00 PM CST February 12, 2020 in News

Target 8: City admits water rate details & investigation lacked transparency

Note: This story is a follow-up to our two Target 8 investigations about city staff discovering a forgotten funds worth... More >>

1 month ago Monday, February 10 2020 Feb 10, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 7:23:00 PM CST February 10, 2020 in News

Target 8 finds millions more of Columbia's forgotten funds

Note: This story is a follow-up to our Target 8 investigation about city staff discovering a forgotten fund worth $2.9... More >>

1 month ago Monday, February 03 2020 Feb 3, 2020 Monday, February 03, 2020 7:40:00 PM CST February 03, 2020 in News

TARGET 8: Investigation finds forgotten $3 million as water bills rise

COLUMBIA - In January 2019, the Columbia City Council decided rate payers would collectively pay around $1 million more... More >>

2 months ago Wednesday, January 22 2020 Jan 22, 2020 Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6:08:00 PM CST January 22, 2020 in News

Target 8: Columbia Police substations cause confusion in high crime area

COLUMBIA - Faith Mejia's children know to drop to the ground whenever they hear gunshots. In 2019 alone, three homicides... More >>

2 months ago Wednesday, January 15 2020 Jan 15, 2020 Wednesday, January 15, 2020 9:15:00 PM CST January 15, 2020 in News

TARGET 8: Documents shows poor medical treatment endangered some inmates

MOBERLY - Medical documents show former inmate Tommy Fitzgerald's heart stopped beating in the Moberly Correctional Center due to incorrect... More >>

3 months ago Sunday, December 22 2019 Dec 22, 2019 Sunday, December 22, 2019 7:34:00 PM CST December 22, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: City of Columbia terminates neighborhood outreach specialists

COLUMBIA - When Glenn Cobbins, Sr. and Judy Hubbard sat down for a meeting with their supervisor at city hall... More >>

3 months ago Thursday, December 19 2019 Dec 19, 2019 Thursday, December 19, 2019 1:46:00 PM CST December 19, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: BUYER BEWARE - How new is brand new?

COLUMBIA - Greg, Phyllis and the rest of the Smolens family moved to Columbia from Arizona 14 months ago. ... More >>

3 months ago Monday, December 16 2019 Dec 16, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 7:28:00 PM CST December 16, 2019 in News

TARGET 8 FOLLOW-UP: Family disappointed after governor vetoes coroner bill

GILLAM - Jay Minor is continuing to fight for his son, Jayke Minor, and other families after Governor Parson vetoed... More >>

4 months ago Thursday, November 14 2019 Nov 14, 2019 Thursday, November 14, 2019 9:07:00 PM CST November 14, 2019 in Target 8

TARGET 8: How China's recycling ban affects Mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA - A decrease in demand for recycled goods 7,000 miles away is causing problems for Mid-Missouri's recycling industry. ... More >>

5 months ago Thursday, October 10 2019 Oct 10, 2019 Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:46:00 PM CDT October 10, 2019 in News

Target 8 Fact Check: Violence in Columbia

COLUMBIA - James D. Hickman, 23, was pronounced dead at University Hospital after a shooting near McBaine Aveneue last Wednesday.... More >>

5 months ago Monday, September 30 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Monday, September 30, 2019 11:41:00 AM CDT September 30, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: Number of accessible parking violations vary across mid-Missouri

MID-MISSOURI - Finding the perfect parking spot can be a hassle, but it can be even more difficult if you... More >>

7 months ago Tuesday, August 20 2019 Aug 20, 2019 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:30:00 PM CDT August 20, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: Flood victims question assessors' qualifications

BRUNSWICK - After receiving damage assessment letters in the mail, Brunswick flood victims have one question: are the people assessing... More >>

7 months ago Wednesday, August 07 2019 Aug 7, 2019 Wednesday, August 07, 2019 9:54:00 PM CDT August 07, 2019 in Top Stories

TARGET 8: Director's office at state agency scrutinized for spending concerns

JEFFERSON CITY – Travel spending, frequent use of a travel agency and high mileage on a vehicle all came under... More >>

10 months ago Wednesday, May 08 2019 May 8, 2019 Wednesday, May 08, 2019 7:10:00 PM CDT May 08, 2019 in News

Target 8: Numerous sex offenders live near Columbia day care centers

COLUMBIA - Target 8 discovered more than 16 sex offenders living at Columbia's Welcome Inn, which an online map shows... More >>

11 months ago Thursday, April 25 2019 Apr 25, 2019 Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:07:00 PM CDT April 25, 2019 in Target 8

TARGET 8: Osage Beach aldermen vote down new fireworks bill

OSAGE BEACH - The Osage Beach Board of Alderman denied the passage of a new bill Thursday night that would... More >>

11 months ago Thursday, April 18 2019 Apr 18, 2019 Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:11:00 PM CDT April 18, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: Critics question treatment of animals at local shelter

NEW BLOOMFIELD - Complaints, inspections and social media outcry surround Callaway Hills Animal Shelter. This KOMU 8 Target 8... More >>

11 months ago Wednesday, April 17 2019 Apr 17, 2019 Wednesday, April 17, 2019 12:40:00 PM CDT April 17, 2019 in News