A robber runs from a Columbia store with heavy pockets. Police say he smashed a countertop coin-operated machine with a hammer at about 1 p.m. Monday at …
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Judge rules 1851 law doesn’t apply in Missouri boat case
(AP) A federal judge has ruled that an 1851 maritime law does not protect a company from making payments to families of people aboard a tourist boat …
Read More »Divers to again search river for missing Chinese woman
(AP) – Divers are again searching a river in central Missouri as they look for a Chinese woman who has been missing since October. The latest search …
Read More »JC council approves $300k to demolish downtown buildings
A court battle over a collapsing downtown Jefferson City building and an attached building will probably end up costing taxpayers in town. The Jefferson City Council moved …
Read More »Council sets up vote to re-name Rice Road
The Columbia City Council sets up a decision on whether to change the name for an east-side street that’s dealt with a lot of crime. A developer …
Read More »Trump attacks French leader Macron over NATO comments
(AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday took aim at President Emmanuel Macron over the French leader’s criticism of NATO, and criticized the other members of …
Read More »Highway 54 lane closure at Osage Beach after rock slide
One lane of eastbound Highway 54 in Osage Beach is closed indefinitely after a rock slide on Sunday left debris across the roadway. MoDot crews are working …
Read More »House report to outline evidence for Trump impeachment
(AP) – The House is poised to release a landmark impeachment report outlining evidence of what it calls President Donald Trump’s wrongdoing toward Ukraine, findings that will …
Read More »State lawmaker proposes seclusion and restraint legislation
A state lawmaker wants more limits on when kids can be put in an isolation room or restrained in Missouri schools. Republican Dottie Bailey says seclusion and …
Read More »House gaming recommends legal sports betting in Missouri
(Missourinet) Legislation legalizing sports wagering has the backing of a bipartisan Missouri House gaming committee. The Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Gaming held five hearings between …
Read More »Okwuegbunam declares for NFL Draft
Another star junior is leaving Mizzou football for the pros a year early. Tight end Albert Okwuegbunam made his announcement on social media on Monday. A fellow …
Read More »Columbia announces three fire chief finalists
Columbia has announced three finalists to be the next fire chief. Maria Beermann-Foat is in emergency services in Johnson County, Kansas. Christopher Riley is a former fire …
Read More »(AUDIO) Gabe DeArmond on Mizzou football coaching search
A national search is underway for Mizzou’s next football coach after Barry Odom was fired on Saturday. Wake Up Columbia got the latest from PowerMizzou.com‘s Gabe DeArmond …
Read More »Democrats aim to catch up to Trump’s 2020 cash advantage
(AP) — Democrats are narrowing President Donald Trump’s early spending advantage, with two billionaire White House hopefuls joining established party groups to target the president in key …
Read More »Cooper County authorities conduct manhunt
A manhunt continues in Cooper County. The sheriff’s department says it got word about an assault at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday on Cave Creek Road near Prairie …
Read More »Chiefs rout Raiders 40-9 to seize AFC West control
(AP) – Patrick Mahomes threw for a touchdown and ran for a touchdown, Juan Thornhill returned a pick 46 yards for another score, and the Kansas City …
Read More »House impeachment report coming ahead of landmark hearing
(AP) – The House impeachment report on President Donald Trump will be unveiled Monday behind closed doors for key lawmakers, as Democrats push ahead despite the White …
Read More »Council holds first reading on Columbia Mall changes
The Columbia City Council on Monday night gets closer to final approval of big changes at Columbia Mall. The proposed zoning change calls for a new hotel …
Read More »Mizzou fires football coach Barry Odom
The University of Missouri has fired head football coach Barry Odom. Odom went 25-25 in his four seasons leading his alma mater. The 2019 team started 5-1, …
Read More »One dead from gunshot wound in Fulton
A person has died from a gunshot wound in Fulton. Police say they got word about a gunshot on Jefferson Street at about 3:00 a.m. Saturday. They …
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