(AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has committed to naming a woman as his running mate if he’s the Democratic presidential nominee. Biden’s declaration in Sunday …
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Short-term rental regulations again up for Columbia city council vote
Monday may finally be the night the Columbia City Council approves regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Officials have been trying to hammer these out for years. …
Read More »Construction starts on Broadway turn lane at Providence
Construction was scheduled to start Monday morning on a new road project in downtown Columbia. The city is extending the right turn lane and sidewalk from Providence …
Read More »US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
(AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 …
Read More »Corps: Mainstem Missouri River levee system mostly restored
(AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District says it has reached its goal of having the Missouri River mainstem levee system restored to its …
Read More »NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season
(AP) — The NFL will have labor peace through at least the 2030 season. Players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a …
Read More »Fifth Missouri novel coronavirus case in Greene County
Missouri now has five novel coronavirus cases. Gov. Parson said on Saturday night the fifth case is in Greene County. Another one is also in the Springfield …
Read More »UM System Campuses Suspend In-Person Classes for Semester
There will be no more roll call in lecture halls this spring on University of Missouri System campuses.
Read More »Pandemic increasingly takes over daily lives, roils markets
(AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has taken over daily lives around the globe, overwhelming hospitals, shuttering schools and offices, halting U.S. presidential campaign rallies and world sports …
Read More »Several local colleges going online-only amid coronavirus concerns
More local schools are closing their lecture halls over concerns about the novel coronavirus. Westminster College’s spring break starts Mar. 16. The school announced Friday it would …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia schools superintendent on coronavirus preparedness
Columbia Public Schools is still holding classes as of Mar. 12, but the district is in preparedness mode as the new coronavirus spreads around the world. CPS …
Read More »Rep. Reisch calls for calm amid coronavirus concerns
The Missouri House is staying in session for now. Hallsville Republican Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch says on Wake Up Columbia keep calm, wash your hands, and stay …
Read More »Missouri could be final state to track prescription opioids
(AP) — Missouri lawmakers have taken a pivotal step toward becoming the final state to adopt a statewide prescription drug tracking database. Senators passed the bill 21-10 …
Read More »Two dead in Camden County crash
Two people died in a Lake of the Ozarks area crash involving a Holts Summit man. The Highway Patrol says James Hill’s pickup crossed the center line …
Read More »Pentagon: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
(AP) — The Pentagon says the U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Shiite militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded …
Read More »Governor announces second apparent coronavirus case in Missouri
A second presumptive positive coronavirus case has popped up in Missouri. Governor Parson held a press conference Thursday night in Springfield. He says the second person who …
Read More »NCAA cancels remaining winter, spring sports; MLB, NHL on hold
The NCAA has canceled remaining winter and spring sports this academic year, over concerns about the novel coronavirus. That includes the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, …
Read More »SEC cancels men’s basketball tournament, ending Mizzou’s season
The SEC is one of many conferences that have now canceled their men’s basketball tournaments due to coronavirus concerns. ALERT: Based on the latest developments and the …
Read More »Jefferson City police investigate shooting
Jefferson City police are trying to learn more about a shooting. Investigators say several shots were fired near Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard at the capital at …
Read More »MU putting in-person classes on hold due to coronavirus concerns
Mizzou is putting a stop to in-person classes for a while due to novel coronavirus concerns. MU announced it will suspend in-person classes from 5 p.m. Mar. 11 …
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