A Holts Summit man is facing charges for burglary and drugs. Timothy Morgan, 43, was arrested just after midnight Tuesday. Investigators say they found some stuff he …
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Historian talks significance of union strike
This isn’t the first time Missouri unions have gone out on strike. The State Historical Society’s Dr. Gary Kremer says the UAW has gone after the car …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on Columbia budget
The Columbia City Council approved a $485 million budget on Monday night. Councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday:
Read More »Pedestrian hit and killed by car in east Columbia
A 17-year-old pedestrian is dead after she was hit by a car in east Columbia. Police say Claudine Nibigira was hit on Clark Lane near Hanover Boulevard …
Read More »Columbia council approves $485 million budget
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved its budget for the next fiscal year. The $485 million spending plan includes pay raises of at least 0.5% …
Read More »Jones sworn in as Columbia police chief
Geoff Jones was officially sworn in as Columbia police chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. The Columbia native who has spent decades with CPD has served …
Read More »Columbia curbside recycling delayed
Columbia had to cancel curbside recycling on Monday because of a staff shortage. The city says it has nine trash collector positions open right now, and 13 …
Read More »Jefferson City Council considering new airport terminal
The Jefferson City Council approves pursuing a grant that will fund the planning for a new airport terminal. The current terminal was badly damaged in this year’s …
Read More »GM contract talks continue
(AP) Contract talks aimed at ending a strike by 49,000 auto workers against General Motors have extended into late Monday afternoon. United Auto Workers spokesman Brian Rothenberg …
Read More »Third round of flooding in 2019 likely along Missouri River
(AP) – Federal officials say the amount of water flowing down the lower Missouri River this year is approaching the 2011 record and a third round of …
Read More »Times apologizes for tweet, revises Kavanaugh article
(AP) – The New York Times is under fire for its story about a new sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The paper apologized …
Read More »Parson pushing Missouri to California businesses
(Missourinet) Gov. Mike Parson is meeting with Bay Area company leaders interested in expanding or investing in Missouri. A press release from his office says he also …
Read More »Jefferson City municipal court taking more marijuana cases
Get caught with marijuana in Jefferson City and you might not have to go before the judge at the courthouse any more. City prosecutor Gaylin Carver says …
Read More »Three dead in Highway 54 crash near JC
A police chase ends with three people dead on Highway 54. The Highway Patrol says Demarius Rubin tried to drive away from Jefferson City police in a …
Read More »Columbia council set to approve budget Monday
The Columbia city council is set to give final approval to the budget after Monday night’s public hearing. The $485 million spending plan takes effect Oct. 1. …
Read More »Police investigate two central Columbia homicides
Two people are dead, and a third person is badly hurt, after multiple weekend shootings in central Columbia. Police say two people were shot at about 11:55 …
Read More »Big second quarter pushes Chiefs over Raiders
(AP) – Patrick Mahomes bounced back from the first scoreless opening quarter of his career in the regular season by throwing four touchdown passes in a near …
Read More »Laundry room fire causes damage at JC home
Investigators say a fire that did some heavy heat and smoke damage to a Jefferson City home on Sunday night was accidental. The family of four escaped …
Read More »No Deal: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
(AP) – More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers union went on strike early Monday as contract talks with General Motors broke down. Union members …
Read More »Jefferson City shooting suspect arrested
Jefferson City police have tracked down a shooting suspect. Arthur Phillips is now in jail with a $50,000 bond. Investigators say they’ve got Phillips on surveillance video …
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