Politics

There has been a lot of talk this year about changing ID requirements for voters. But Secretary of State Robin Carnahan wants residents to know that the law hasn’t changed in Missouri.

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce board of directors has formally endorsed Proposition B, a measure on the November ballot that would raise in the state’s tobacco sales rate to 90 cents per pack. 

Earlier this month, the University of Missouri School of  Journalism gave eight individuals the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism.

A boil water advisory for Missouri's capital city has been lifted.

Missouri American Water said Wednesday evening that customers no longer need to boil before drinking or cooking. The company has about 10,000 customers in Jefferson City.

The boil water advisory was issued after a 6-inch main broke in Jefferson City on Tuesday morning, cutting off water and leaving others with low water pressure. Repairs were completed the same day.