Boone County has 17 positive COVID-19 cases, as of early Monday morning. Two Mizzou employees, and a worker at Russell Boulevard Elementary in Columbia, are among the …
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Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens
(AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus …
Read More »Limits on who can get COVID-19 test in Boone County
What does it take to get a COVID-19 test in America? Dr. Ashley Millham with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services says it varies, and it …
Read More »Columbia man reported missing found dead
A 101-year-old Columbia man has been found dead near his home. Dabney Doty was last seen by family on Wednesday. Authorities say he may have walked out …
Read More »Pompeo rushes to Kabul to jumpstart flagging peace process
(AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Monday in Kabul on an urgent visit to try to move forward a U.S. peace deal signed last …
Read More »Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for virus, forcing quarantines
(AP) — Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate and raising fears about …
Read More »(AUDIO) Sen. Blunt on COVID-19 stimulus plan
The White House and members of Congress are working on a $1 trillion economic rescue deal to help the U.S. recover from COVID-19-related slowdowns. Wake Up Columbia …
Read More »Missing baby found safe after Amber Alert issued in Columbia
Authorities say a baby was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for a baby possibly taken from Columbia. The Highway Patrol says Raheem Brigham was …
Read More »COVID-19 updates (Mar. 21)
-Gov. Parson announced new social distancing orders statewide, effective from Monday, Mar. 23 until Apr. 6. Social gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. Eating …
Read More »Two MU employees test positive for COVID-19
The University of Missouri announced on Friday afternoon that two employees tested for COVID-19. The press release said the employees are quarantining themselves at home and are …
Read More »House of Representatives Member tests positive for coronavirus
A member of the House of Representatives has been tested positive for the coronavirus. Speaker of the House Elijah Haar released the statement on Friday night saying …
Read More »10 positive cases in Boone County
As of 5 p.m. Friday evening, Boone County is up to ten positive coronavirus patients. The announcement did not include any information about the new patients. The …
Read More »Elective surgeries to be cancelled at Capital Region and SSM
Elective surgeries are cancelled at Capital Region Medical Center and SSM Health Care in Jefferson City. ABC 17 reports the decision was made to help stop the …
Read More »Missouri to prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people
Large gatherings are no longer going to be allowed in the state of Missouri. Governor Mike Parson announced the order Friday afternoon during his daily press conference. …
Read More »Second COVID-19 death in Missouri
Missouri has experienced their second COVID 19 Death. Jackson County Health Officials announced on Friday a person who had tested positive for the virus has died. Officials …
Read More »Office of Administration employee tests positive for COVID-19
A state employee has been tested positive for COVID-19. ABC 17 reports The Office of Administration sent out an email to staff members at the Truman Building. …
Read More »MU Chancellor hired as University of Central Florida’s president
University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has been chosen as the University of Central Florida’s sixth president. The University announced their decision in a press release on …
Read More »47 test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri
Missouri health officials say there are now 47 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the state, as of Friday morning. Two more people have tested positive …
Read More »More restrictions for restaurants, theaters in Cole County
Don’t expect to eat out or go to the theaters anytime soon in Cole County. The Cole County Health Department announced Thursday that all restaurants, bars, taverns, …
Read More »(AUDIO) Sec. of State Ashcroft on election delay
Gov. Parson signed an executive order this week delaying the April 7 municipal election until June 2. Wake Up Columbia spoke more about election safety with Mo. …
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