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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 >>

6 days 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 >>

4 weeks 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 >>

1 month 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 >>

1 month 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 >>

2 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 >>

3 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 >>

3 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 >>

5 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 >>

5 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 >>

8 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 >>

8 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 >>

9 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 >>

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

TARGET 8 FACT CHECK: Columbia Mayor Treece hits the airwaves

COLUMBIA - Columbia’s mayoral race has moved to television as the municipal election on April 2 moves closer. Mayor... More >>

10 months ago Wednesday, March 20 2019 Mar 20, 2019 Wednesday, March 20, 2019 5:44:00 PM CDT March 20, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: Following the money in the Columbia mayoral race

COLUMBIA – Incumbent Mayor Brian Treece and his opponent Chris Kelly have been squaring off over money in advance of... More >>

10 months ago Monday, March 18 2019 Mar 18, 2019 Monday, March 18, 2019 6:34:00 PM CDT March 18, 2019 in Target 8

TARGET 8: Documents say teacher enticed minor using Snapchat

FULTON - As the digital age advances, connecting with friends on social media is easy, but the caveat is that... More >>

11 months ago Wednesday, February 06 2019 Feb 6, 2019 Wednesday, February 06, 2019 7:13:00 PM CST February 06, 2019 in News

TARGET 8: Transportation Development Districts tax stores without regulation

COLUMBIA - While most people are familiar with sales taxes and city taxes, they may not know they are paying... More >>

1 year ago Sunday, December 30 2018 Dec 30, 2018 Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:57:00 AM CST December 30, 2018 in News

Target 8: Missouri phone users wage unceasing battle with telemarketers

HALLSVILLE – Records from the Missouri Attorney General's Office show Missourians requested 40,403 telephone numbers be added to the state... More >>

1 year ago Sunday, December 23 2018 Dec 23, 2018 Sunday, December 23, 2018 11:43:00 AM CST December 23, 2018 in News