Columbia Public Schools is putting its remote learning plan on hold the rest of the week. The district said Wednesday morning it needs time to “adjust our …
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(AUDIO) Downtown Columbia businesses struggle due to COVID-19
Businesses in downtown Columbia have taken a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nickie Davis with The District joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday:
Read More »Two arrests after police chase ends in Tipton
A car chase that starts on I-70 ends with police using spike strips in Tipton. Brittany Mikel, 26, and Cody Nelson, 28, both from the Kansas City …
Read More »Court rejects suit of Columbia killer on death row
A man in prison for a Columbia triple killing is staying on death row. ABC 17 reports a federal appeals court dismissed Ernest Lee Johnson’s lawsuit. Johnson …
Read More »Fauci says he feels safe despite threats, is focusing on job
(AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease official, says he feels safe despite reports he’s received online threats and has had uncomfortable personal encounters …
Read More »UM System losing $36.5 million in COVID-19 state budget cuts
The halt in state spending announced by Governor Mike Parson will directly hit the University of Missouri’s budget. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says they …
Read More »Trump says ‘life and death’ at stake in following guidelines
(AP) — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 …
Read More »New challenger in GOP Primary for Governor
Saundra McDowell is back on Missouri’s election radar.
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Trapp on new Columbia homeless shelter
How do you shelter-in-place if you don’t have a shelter? Councilman Michael Trapp has set up a pop-up spot for the homeless to stay in Columbia, to …
Read More »Missouri closes four state parks after overcrowding
(Missourinet) To address overcrowding and social distancing problems over the weekend, state Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer says Missouri is temporarily closing four state parks …
Read More »Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign
(AP) — Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the …
Read More »NFL team owners vote to expand playoffs to 14 teams
(AP) NFL team owners have voted to expand the playoffs by one team in each conference for a total of 14 next season. During a conference call …
Read More »Columbia diner feeding hungry children during pandemic
(Missourinet) A popular Columbia diner is crediting the generosity of mid-Missourians for helping them feed hundreds of hungry children, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Broadway Diner owner Dave …
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