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A hands-free driving law is among the flurry of new legislation taking effect today in Missouri.

Only halfway through the year, Cole County EMS has administered naloxone 43 times so far this year, compared to 59 times for all of 2022.

Fentanyl has made its way to Jefferson City, Police Chief Eric Wilde told members of the Public Safety Committee on Thursday.

The second annual Jefferson City Police Foundation Awards Banquet and Police Officers Ball was held Wednesday night, with the main speaker noting the real heroes in society were those being honored.

Public events, meetings among todays listings.

‘Pennies for Paws’ canisters Community sites to make donations to “Pennies for Paws” are located across the county where pennies can be dropped off as part of the Columbiana County Humane Society’s annual drive. Donation canisters are available at the Pitstop in Salineville, the concession stand at Dickey fields in Lisbon, Mike’s Penn Ave Grille […]

Four Cole County public safety leaders came together Thursday to discuss their collaborative efforts to keep the community safe.

As adult-use marijuana sales light up across the state, local law enforcement officials say theyre still navigating the new legal landscape.

The first graduating class of Missouri Blue Scholarship recipients at Lincoln University has now entered the workforce.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jefferson City Police Chief Eric Wilde about city ordinances on Amendment 3 as he encourages education on recreational marijuana regulations.