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Jackson Valenti

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Jackson Valenti’s Biography

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  • KOMU 8 News reporter, anchor, and producer
  • University of Missouri class of 2024
  • From Kansas City, Missouri to Columbia

Jackson Valenti’s Journalist Portfolio

Parson touts proposed tax cuts and agricultural tax credits during Columbia visit

Parson touts proposed tax cuts and agricultural tax credits during Columbia visit

COLUMBIA - Gov. Mike Parson visited Clary-Shy Park in Columbia Thursday morning as part of his tour across Mi…

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Farmers hold protest against proposed Grain Belt Express transmission line

Farmers hold protest against proposed Grain Belt Express transmission line

JEFFERSON CITY - Farmers protested Tuesday afternoon over concerns that Invenergy Transmission LLC is disrupt…

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Recreational marijuana legalization will stay on the November ballot after attempts to keep it of...

Recreational marijuana legalization will stay on the November ballot after attempts to keep it of...

COLUMBIA - The Missouri Supreme Court has decided not to hear the case from an out-of-state woman to take rec…

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National Voter Registration Day kicks off registration events in Columbia despite confusing votin...

National Voter Registration Day kicks off registration events in Columbia despite confusing votin...

COLUMBIA - Several groups spread out across MU's campus Tuesday on National Voter Registration Day to registe…

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Lakeside Ashland soft opening begins amid safety concerns

Lakeside Ashland soft opening begins amid safety concerns

BOONE COUNTY − Lakeside Ashland is hosting an open house Thursday at 6 p.m. before the venue's first document…

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Jackson County legislators vote to remove Manny Abarca as Legislature Chair

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By Jackson Valenti Verified, Samantha Boring Verified
| KCTV-TV (Kansas City, MO) Verified
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Jackson County Legislature has named Donna Peyton as its new chair after a long meeting on Monday. Former Jackson County Legislature Chair Manny Abarca was removed from his position as chair. The legislature had seven yes votes with one absent. Abarca abstained. Abarca asked why this was happening, and Legislator Sean Smith said there was dysfunction in the body and a new chair could help change things. After removing Abarca as chair, the group took nominations.
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Driver pinned between vehicles in I-70 crash

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By Jackson Valenti Verified
| KCTV-TV (Kansas City, MO) Verified
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A driver was pinned between two vehicles and critically injured in an early morning crash Sunday on westbound I-70 at Prospect Avenue, according to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. According to police, a white Infiniti G50 was stopped on the right shoulder of the highway with its hazard lights activated at the time of the crash.
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Children’s Mercy has treated 13 children for fireworks-related injuries

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By Jackson Valenti Verified
| KCTV-TV (Kansas City, MO) Verified
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Since July 1st, Children’s Mercy Hospital has treated 13 people for fireworks related injuries. Nine of those patients were treated on the Fourth of July. The hospital reported injuries resulted from the following types of fireworks: Smoke bomb — 4 Firecracker — 2 Other shooting type — 1 Roman candle — 1 Sparkler — 1 The four other injuries were treated in the days leading up to Independence day, and three of those cases involved eye injuries.
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The Juneteenth Parade