The Columbia City Council agreed Monday to a severance with former city manager Mike Matthes. He will get $179,000 on his way out the door. That’s about …
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MODOT examining traffic flow on Jefferson City’s Missouri River Bridge
If you’ve ever had to try to get back on the Missouri River Bridge headed into Jefferson City at rush hour you know what a challenge it …
Read More »WAKE UP COLUMBIA MONDAY 112618
00:00 The big stories of the day 15:00 Car Santa 04:30 City wants the church to build a sidewalk 11:30 Car Santa 00:00 Would you hire an …
Read More »Troopers advise drivers to leave early for Monday’s commute
Troopers advised drivers to leave early for their Monday morning commute. Troop F tweeted out, “Be patient and leave earlier this morning, MODot is working to clear …
Read More »MU Campus delays opening
University of Missouri officials announced on Monday that they would be delaying full operations, including classes, until noon. “With the current weather conditions, we are concerned about …
Read More »Winter weather causes accidents, cancelations
Winter weather is causing some trouble in parts of mid-Missouri. A blizzard warning hit the area Sunday, with strong winds and blowing snow hitting the area. The …
Read More »Homicide investigation in northeast Columbia
A 24-year-old man is dead after a killing in northeast Columbia. Police say they found Ahmonta Harris shot to death late Saturday night at a home on …
Read More »Columbia council meets to discuss city manager situation
The Columbia City Council meets at noon Monday to decide what’s next as it works through a city manager search. Mike Matthes resigned last week after seven …
Read More »Christmas tree arrives at governor’s mansion Monday
The governor’s mansion’s Christmas tree arrives at its new home on Monday morning. The 40-foot Norway spruce was donated by Mike and Linda Knudson of Lebanon, Mo. …
Read More »Arrests made after fight at Columbia Mall
Police arrested two teenagers after a fight at Columbia Mall on Black Friday. Investigators say the fight involved several people in the Target wing of the mall …
Read More »New Franklin woman dies in crash
A New Franklin woman has died in a Howard County car accident. The Highway Patrol says Clara Silva’s car went off Highway 40 near Highway 5 at …
Read More »Quick arrest after south Columbia bank robbery
Authorities made a quick arrest after a south Columbia bank robbery. Police say a man walked in the First Midwest Bank on Grindstone Plaza Dr. at about …
Read More »Shots fired in Mexico lead to arrest
Authorities have arrested a woman after shots fired in Mexico. Investigators say witnesses reported Avianna Dorsey, 21, tried to run a man over with a car on …
Read More »Arrest after Columbia standoff
Columbia Police arrested a man after a standoff Thursday. Investigators say when they got to the home on Godus Circle at 12:30 p.m. they found an injured …
Read More »Gary Nolan Show Wednesday November 21st 2018
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Read More »Downtown Columbia bank robbed
Columbia Police are looking for a downtown bank robber. Investigators say a 6’1″, 280-pound man wearing a hood and a pink bandana covering his face demanded money …
Read More »Hallsville woman charged with trying to shoot boyfriend
A Hallsville woman is accused of pulling a gun on her boyfriend. Deputies arrested Jennifer Carney early Wednesday morning. The boyfriend says they started arguing at a …
Read More »WAKE UP COLUMBIA WEDNESDAY 112118
00:00 Mike Mathes resigns 00:00 TJP on Tday 11:00 Adam Sandler 00:00 Adam Sandler stuff 14:00 Michelle Gleba
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on Matthes, community policing
Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday to talk about recent actions tied to community policing and electric rental scooters. The chat came …
Read More »Highway patrol prepares for record travel
(Missourinet) You’ll see extra Missouri state troopers on the road this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. They’re participating in Operation C.A.R.E, which stands for crash awareness and reduction effort. …
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