Why would you want to work a straight 48 hour shift at work? That’s what Jefferson City firefighters are trying out on a trial basis. Fire Chief …
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(AP) Task force says nearly a dozen structures destroyed in Jeff City
(AP) A specialized task force says 11 structures were destroyed and 157 were damaged by a tornado that hit Jefferson City, Missouri. Missouri Task Force 1 deployed …
Read More »Jefferson City, Eldon focus on recovery from historic tornado
The curfew ended at 5 a.m. Friday in the part of Jefferson City badly damaged by late Wednesday’s tornado. Authorities are still reporting no fatalities at the …
Read More »Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeks
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bills, banning the procedure on or beyond eight weeks of pregnancy. The …
Read More »Route AC overpass closing June 3
A big bridge rehab project starts Monday in south Columbia. MoDot is closing the Grindstone Parkway/Route AC/Nifong overpass at Highway 63 for 60 days for maintenance starting …
Read More »(AUDIO) Mayor Tergin on JC tornado recovery
The recovery effort continues after a catastrophic tornado hit Jefferson City late Wednesday. Mayor Carrie Tergin gave Wake Up Columbia another update on Friday:
Read More »Missouri River hits historic Jefferson City crest
The Missouri River on Friday morning hit its projected crest of 31.5 feet in Jefferson City, a top-ten all-time crest. That is causing problems for some downtown …
Read More »Britain’s May to step down June 7
(AP) Theresa May says she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to become Britain’s next prime minister. She will …
Read More »State track meets moved to Columbia
The Class 3, 4 and 5 MSHSAA State Track meets have been moved to three sites across the state this weekend. Following damage to Adkins Stadium in …
Read More »Hostility between Trump and Pelosi ratchets up
(AP) The enmity between President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ratcheting up, with each questioning the other’s fitness for duty. Personal attacks flowed on …
Read More »Senate passes $19 billion disaster relief bill
(AP) The Senate has passed a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill to help to a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of …
Read More »Cunningham makes Mercury opening day roster
Sophie Cunningham on Thursday officially made the roster of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. Mizzou’s all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball was drafted by the club in April. …
Read More »Jeff City puts curfew into effect
A curfew has been put into effect in an area of downtown Jefferson City that stretches from 9pm Thursday until 5am Friday. The area under curfew spans …
Read More »Gary Nolan Show Thursday May 23rd 2019
No regular show today. Special coverage of the tornado damage in Jefferson City. The post Gary Nolan Show Thursday May 23rd 2019 appeared first on Gary Nolan.
Read More »Tornado rips through Jefferson City
A historic tornado has touched down and caused significant damage in Jefferson City. The National Weather Service reported a tornado warning in Eldon at about 11 p.m. …
Read More »Red Cross asking for donations after tornadoes cause damage to Mid-MO
The American Red Cross is asking for your donations after tornadoes caused significant damage throughout the state, particularly in Jefferson City. Sharon Watson with the Red Cross …
Read More »(AUDIO) Gov. Parson on JC tornado
Gov. Parson joined Wake Up Columbia on Thursday morning, hours after a catastrophic tornado ripped through Jefferson City and Eldon.
Read More »(AUDIO) Supt. Linthacum on JC school tornado damage
Simonsen Ninth Grade Center is among the facilities with extensive damage after Wednesday night’s tornado hit Jefferson City and Eldon. Jefferson City Public Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum …
Read More »MUPD finds missing man
MUPD says it has found the man reported missing Wednesday afternoon near University Hospital in Columbia. Jeffery Bloomquist had apparently left a van that was preparing to …
Read More »Mandatory evacuations as historic flooding hits Jefferson City
A handful of residents in Missouri’s capital city and some businesses have been ordered to leave as the Missouri River rises. Jefferson City issued a mandatory evacuation …
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