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(AP) – President Donald Trump’s comment that a pardon for Paul Manafort is “not off the table” has drawn swift rebuke from critics who fear the president …
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Senators send rebuke to Saudis, Trump over Khashoggi murder
(AP) – In a bipartisan vote, senators have opted to move forward with legislation that would end U.S. involvement in a Saudi-led war in Yemen. Wednesday’s 63-37 …
Read More »China halts work by team on gene-edited babies
(AP) – China’s government has ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies. Vice Minister …
Read More »Guitar-toting burglary suspect accused of stealing from Columbia tanning shop
A Columbia man is now in jail — after presumably trying to start on his summer tan. Justin Coil was frequently seen by multiple business owners in …
Read More »Columbia man charged with kidnapping, assault
Kidnapping and domestic assault charges for a Columbia man. Wilmer Devila-Lopez is behind bars in Boone County after a woman said he beat her up, and threatened …
Read More »House Democrats nominate Pelosi to lead them
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House …
Read More »Report of gunshots prompts brief lockdown at 3 JCPS buildings
Jefferson City High School, Nichols Career Center and nearby Thorpe Gordon Elementary were locked down briefly Wednesday morning. Police received a shots-fired report from a neighborhood near …
Read More »Report highlights crumbling higher education conditions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A new report says as much as $1.5 billion needs to be spent on Missouri’s higher education institutions to complete a backlog …
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Read More »WAKE UP COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY 112818
00:00 The big stories of the day 11:00 The brilliance of Spongebob Squarepants 00:00 Body Image center at Mizzou 13:00 Hundreds show up for funeral for veteran …
Read More »Man accused of attempted Columbia rape
A St. Louis man is now facing a Columbia attempted rape charge. Police say Andrew Baynes made sexual advances to a victim giving him a ride to …
Read More »Missouri may be under-collecting state income taxes
(Missourinet) Missouri continues to experience a budget shortfall after posting a $280 million surplus in the previous fiscal year which ended June 30th. The state opened the …
Read More »New non-profit fighting MU takeover of St. Mary’s hospitals
A new non-profit is fighting MU Health Care’s proposed takeover of Saint Mary’s hospitals in Jefferson City and Mexico. Coalition for Choice claims fewer options in local …
Read More »Divisive race ends with Republican Hyde-Smith victory
(AP) – Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is returning to Washington as a solidly loyal Trump supporter. He campaigned for her during her Senate runoff against Democrat …
Read More »MoDot considers changes to Jefferson City Route W ramp
Are you one of those folks who has to negotiate the Route W interchange in North Jefferson City? You can probably relate to how traffic can jam …
Read More »Concerns lead to Missouri public safety administration audit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Public Safety Director’s Office will be audited after an internal review raised red flags about use of taxpayer money. Auditor …
Read More »Councilman: Matthes “lost confidence” of Columbia leaders
The decision by city manager Mike Matthes to step down was not a surprise for the Columbia City Council. The announcement came soon after members like Matt …
Read More »Angry over cutbacks, Trump threatens to end subsidies to GM
(AP) — President Donald Trump tested the limits of his presidential authority and political muscle as he threatened Tuesday to cut off all federal subsidies to General …
Read More »As shutdown looms, Trump and GOP leaders discuss border wall
(AP) — With a partial government shutdown possible in just 10 days, President Donald Trump met with Republican leaders to hash out a spending plan that includes …
Read More »Probation for local teacher who had sex with student
A one-time school counselor and coach draws probation after admitting to having sex with a student. Clairyssa Lorenz was sentenced to five years probation in both Cooper …
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