The 2026 Legislative Session is underway in Jefferson City. Several curious bills have been filed early… ranging from removing the Chiefs as Missouri’s official NFL team to jailing ICE agents who hide their identities. A detailed visit with Alisa.

The 2026 Legislative Session is underway in Jefferson City. Several curious bills have been filed early&hellip; ranging from removing the Chiefs as Missouri&rsquo;s official NFL team to jailing ICE agents who hide their identities. A detailed visit with Alisa.

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Alisa Nelson with MoNet - Bills Filed In The 2026 Session

City Manager De’Carlon Seewood says the 2nd Community Summit was another success. Last year’s event helped lead to flights to Charlotte at COU becoming a reality. Replacing Fire Station #5, and the city’s new communications department are also discussed.

City Manager De&rsquo;Carlon Seewood says the 2nd Community Summit was another success. Last year&rsquo;s event helped lead to flights to Charlotte at COU becoming a reality. Replacing Fire Station #5, and the city&rsquo;s new communications department are also discussed.

City Manager De'Carlon Seewood - Flying To Charlotte - Community Summit

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey discusses the increased use of AI in scams targeting residents. His recorded voice has been manipulated in one such case. Speaking of technology, the Sheriff hopes to expand the department’s number and use of drones.

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey discusses the increased use of AI in scams targeting residents. His recorded voice has been manipulated in one such case. Speaking of technology, the Sheriff hopes to expand the department&rsquo;s number and use of drones.

Sheriff Dwayne Carey - AI Scams - Potential Drone Expansion

This evening the City Council considers a contract with American Airlines to authorize flights to Charlotte. Mayor Buffaloe previews tonight’s agenda, which also includes consideration of several improvements to Columbia Regional Airport. Amendments to define zoning restrictions on data centers will also be introduced.

This evening the City Council considers a contract with American Airlines to authorize flights to Charlotte. Mayor Buffaloe previews tonight&rsquo;s agenda, which also includes consideration of several improvements to Columbia Regional Airport. Amendments to define zoning restrictions on data centers will also be introduced.

Alisa Nelson with MoNet - Bills Filed In The 2026 Session

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