(AP) – Missouri drivers soon will no longer be required to get inspections on vehicles less than 10 years old. Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed legislation …
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Missouri officials say flood damage to roads more than $29M
(AP) – Missouri officials say widespread flooding has cost an estimated $29 million in damages to roads and bridges, and dozens of other sites haven’t even been …
Read More »Company settles lawsuits over Branson duck boat that sank
(AP) – A company that owns a duck boat that sank on a Missouri lake last summer, killing 17 people, said that it has settled or is …
Read More »Mizzou announces record-breaking fundraising year
Mizzou had a record-breaking academic year for fundraising. The university announced on Wednesday it picked up $200 million in total gifts and pledges in 2019. That’s way …
Read More »Public reception for city manager finalists Wednesday night
You can meet the two finalists to be Columbia’s next city manager during a public reception Wednesday night at city hall. The city council will decide between …
Read More »Bonne Femme Creek bridge work starts on Highway 63
It could take a bit to go northbound on Highway 63 if you’re heading to Columbia. The Bonne Femme Creek bridge just south of town is dropped …
Read More »Two people now facing murder charges in 2015 Jeff City death case
We know the victim’s name in the 2015 death case in Jefferson City that has two people now facing first-degree murder charges. Moniteau County authorities say Sandy …
Read More »UK ambassador to US quits days after leaked cables on Trump
(AP) – The U.K. Foreign Office says Britain’s ambassador to the United States has resigned just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump were leaked. Kim …
Read More »Osage River reopens for boaters
The Osage River is back open to recreational boaters. The Highway Patrol ordered the river closed for a while from the mouth of the Missouri River to …
Read More »Judge blocks government lawyers from quitting census fight
(AP) – A New York judge says the Justice Department can’t change lawyers so late in the dispute over whether to add a citizenship question to the …
Read More »St. Louis Blues arena to get state money for renovations
(AP) The Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues have scored another victory – this time, at the Missouri Capitol. Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday that authorizes …
Read More »Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn dies
(AP) – Award-winning television, film and theater actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, according to his publicist. Publicist Rick Miramontez says Torn died …
Read More »Missouri law could free hundreds from mandatory prison terms
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation that could free hundreds of prisoners who are currently serving mandatory sentences. The bill signed Tuesday exempts some …
Read More »Gary Nolan Show Tuesday July 9th 2019
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Read More »WAKE UP COLUMBIA TUESDAY 070919
00:00 The big stories of the day 12:00 Chris Arps advice for Nicole Galloway 00:00 JC Mayor Carrie Tergin talks tornado recovery and tats 11:00 Swalwell drops …
Read More »Fourth arrest for Seventh Street assault
Police have made another arrest tied to an attack in downtown Columbia. Benjamin Nielsen, 22, was booked into jail on Monday on first degree assault charges. Four …
Read More »(AUDIO) JC Mayor Tergin with tornado recovery update
The latest estimate from local officials says 611 Cole County buildings were damaged by the May tornado. Wake Up Columbia got an update on storm recovery from …
Read More »Former presidential candidate Ross Perot dies
(AP) – H. Ross Perot (pur-OH’), the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who twice ran for president, has died. Family spokesman James Fuller says Perot died early Tuesday. …
Read More »Federal court: Trump can’t ban critics from Twitter account
(AP) – A federal appeals court says President Donald Trump can’t ban critics from his Twitter account. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled …
Read More »Councilman defends Palenick as Columbia city manager finalist
Of all the city manager candidates out there, why did Columbia pick a finalist who’s been fired three times and taken at least one old employer to …
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