
Hunter Walterman
Reporter at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)
@KOMUnews reporter in Columbia, Mo. // Mizzou Journalism '25
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1 month ago |
komu.com | Hunter Walterman
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Kehoe suggested he will call a special session focused on money to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri one day after state lawmakers adjourned for the year. "It's an important piece of economic development, and we definitely will be looking at a way to try to get that back before the General Assembly," Kehoe said during a Friday morning news conference.
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1 month ago |
komu.com | Hunter Walterman
ASHLAND — Ashland started construction on a nearly $23 million expansion of its wastewater treatment facility as the city continues to grow. The project will more than double the capacity of the facility. "We are at a point where we do need to expand relatively quickly just to meet the current needs of the community but also to address future growth," said Kyle Michel, Ashland city administrator. The city has planned the project for years, which has faced obstacles, including securing funding.
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1 month ago |
komu.com | Hunter Walterman
JEFFERSON CITY — A familiar downtown Jefferson City facade closed its doors Wednesday, drawing longtime customers who made one last pilgrimage to Downtown Book and Toy. "I just really can't afford to do it anymore," said Owner Beth Elliott. Elliott said its become too expensive to run the store, citing higher costs. She has a deep connection to Downtown Book and Toy. Elliott was a manager at the former Downtown Books II location at the mall.
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2 months ago |
komu.com | Hunter Walterman
Almost 10,000 people are expected to pour into Columbia for the 97th annual Missouri Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention, which kicked off Wednesday night with the help of some mid-Missouri talent. "This is a big deal," said Rebekah Hammett, agriculture advisor at Southern Boone High School.
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2 months ago |
komu.com | Hunter Walterman
Boone County broke ground on a $5 million child care center for first responders on Friday as county leaders praised the project as a nationwide first. "Our goal is to provide access, and affordable access, to quality child care for our public safety personnel," said Kip Kendrick, Boone County presiding commissioner. The child care center, located next to the sheriff's office, is for 911 dispatch and sheriff's office employees.
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Fort Leonard Wood set to give update in death of Sgt. Sarah Roque. The Army says it’s charged Spc. Wooster Rancy with murder and obstructing justice in her death on Thursday. Roque’s body was found in a dumpster on base last week after she was reported missing. @KOMUnews https://t.co/DIH1aTmC1T

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HAPPENING NOW: Sentencing hearing for Joshua Wilbers, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of his girlfriend, 20-year-old University of Missouri student Hallie Phillips. @KOMUnews