A Columbia man who previously served prison time for child molestation is in jail again for possessing child porn. Boone County authorities arrested 29-year old Adam Boaz …
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(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick previews Missouri legislative session
The state legislative session started at noon on Wednesday in Jefferson City. We got a preview on Wake Up Columbia with Columbia Democratic Rep. Kip Kendrick, the …
Read More »Trump says Iran appears to be ‘standing down’ after strike
President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be “standing down” and said no Americans or Iraqis were harmed in Iran’s Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi …
Read More »Heavy rains expected Friday, wintry mix possible Saturday
It’s a rare, winter flash flood watch for mid-Missouri. That’s in effect until midnight on Saturday. National Weather Service meteorologist Jayson Gosselin says the forecast calls for …
Read More »Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
(AP) Iran has struck back at the United States for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, calling it revenge for the U.S. killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani. …
Read More »Missouri legislature begins 2020 session Wednesday
(Missourinet) The General Assembly gets to work Wednesday for the legislative session’s opening day at the state Capitol in Jefferson City. Both chambers gavel in at noon. …
Read More »Local congressman: American security strengthened after strike on Soleimani
Sec. of State Mike Pompeo won’t say the U.S. attack that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani last week helps America’s national security. But mid-Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer …
Read More »Trial date set for husband of missing Columbia woman
A judge has set the trial date for the Columbia man with a missing wife who is accused of hitting his one-year-old daughter. Joseph Elledge is now …
Read More »Iran says Ukrainian plane was on fire, tried to turn back
(AP) Iranian investigators say the crew of the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran the previous day never made a radio call for help and were trying …
Read More »Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
(AP) A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people has crashed just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital’s main airport, turning farmland on the outskirts of …
Read More »Local Gulf War vet on Iran tensions’ impact on gas prices
Will this showdown with Iran lead to you paying more for gas? Retired local Air Force Colonel Rik Combs fought in both Gulf Wars. He says the …
Read More »Parson points to roads and jobs as 2020 priorities
(Missourinet) Transportation and workforce development are two of Governor Mike Parson’s (R) top priorities for Missouri’s 2020 legislative session, which begins Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. …
Read More »Oil prices rise, global stock markets drop
(AP) — Oil prices rose and global stock markets fell today after Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of an …
Read More »CNN settles lawsuit with Kentucky teen in demonstration
(AP) CNN has settled a lawsuit with Kentucky teenager Nicholas Sandmann, after he suddenly became a public figure through pictures of an encounter at a Washington demonstration …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on fairgrounds deal
Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday to discuss the deal to acquire the old fairgrounds from Boone County, proposed Airbnb regulations, and …
Read More »Man reportedly shot in central Columbia
Columbia police are investigating a shooting in the middle of town. Officers say a man was apparently shot on Oak Street near Lincoln Drive late Monday night. …
Read More »Hawley moves to force House to send articles of impeachment
The U.S. Senate is still waiting on Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to send articles of impeachment to the upper chamber. Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley on …
Read More »Columbia council approves old fairgrounds takeover
The Columbia City Council makes a big step in the takeover of the old Boone County Fairgrounds. Members on Monday night gave final approval on the deal. …
Read More »Columbia mayor announces expanded gun crime task force
Columbia’s violent crime task force is expanding. Mayor Brian Treece announced the expansion Monday at a news conference. The plan includes dedicating more local and federal officers …
Read More »Fulton police shooting near school happened after drug deal
More details have emerged in the Fulton shooting near a school involving a police officer. ABC 17 reports police responded on December 30th after getting a call …
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