Boone County’s restrictions on businesses because of coronavirus concerns are facing organized pushback. Eng and Woods law firm sent Columbia and Boone County leaders a letter on …
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Luetkemeyer outlines meat industry issues
Are you worried there won’t be any hamburger left on the shelf the next time you go to the store? Mid-Missouri Republican congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer has farmed …
Read More »In reversal, Trump says virus task force to stay but evolve
(AP) — President Donald Trump reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising …
Read More »AP Exclusive: Admin shelves CDC guide to reopening country
(AP) — A set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to …
Read More »(AUDIO) CPS Supt. Stiepleman on graduation plans, fall outlook
Columbia Public Schools is planning on in-person graduation ceremonies in small groups this summer. The fall semester could continue to look different than traditional classes. Supt. Peter …
Read More »Man found dead on roof of local business
California, Mo. police find a man dead on the roof of a local business. ABC 17 reports maintenance workers apparently spotted the man Tuesday afternoon on top …
Read More »Gun shots in east Columbia neighborhood
Columbia police continue their search for a shooter. Someone fired shots Tuesday afternoon on Hanover Boulevard north of Clark Lane on the east side of town. No …
Read More »Missouri Senate tries to spare colleges from budget cuts
(AP) — Missouri senators are trying to save colleges and universities from budget cuts after the coronavirus paralyzed the state’s economy. Senators on Tuesday voted against a …
Read More »Two guilty pleas connected to marijuana operation, 2017 Old Hawthorne homicide
Two people plead guilty to their roles in a huge marijuana operation that turned deadly in Columbia. Nawel Girma, 25, of Columbia and Cody Davis, 31, from …
Read More »Lamine River access closed for Menqgi Ji search
Columbia police are restarting the search for a missing mother. The Missouri Dept. of Conservation said Tuesday the De Bourgmont Access on the Lamine River in Cooper …
Read More »Strong winds knock over semi on Highway 54
Jefferson City highway traffic was delayed about three hours after strong winds knocked over a semi. Police say the tractor trailer rolled at about noon Tuesday on …
Read More »Supreme Court, including Ginsberg, set to hear ‘Obamacare’ case argued by phone
(AP) — The Supreme Court’s third day of hearing arguments by telephone is its first chance at a high-profile case, this one involving the Affordable Care Act. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Pitzer on social distancing timeframe
Columbia is planning on limiting mass gatherings for at least the next few months. City councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday:
Read More »Senior scientist says administration ignored virus warnings
(AP) — A senior government scientist is alleging that the Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of the coronavirus in spite of his repeated warnings …
Read More »White House plans to wind down virus task force
(AP) — Making himself Exhibit A for reopening the country, President Donald Trump visited an Arizona face mask factory, using the trip to demonstrate his determination to …
Read More »Missouri DHSS: Delayed reporting on COVID-19 deaths, smaller positive case increase
More reporting delays caused a higher reported number of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri Tuesday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said some of the 19 …
Read More »Browning: social distancing “new normal” for a long time
Boone County is now in the “slow reopen” phase of its response to the coronavirus. The local stay-at-home order ended Monday. County health director Stephanie Browning says …
Read More »CPS announces graduation ceremony plans, cancels prom
Prom is canceled, and graduation ceremonies will look very different, for Columbia Public Schools seniors. The district said Monday it will hold in-person commencement, but it will …
Read More »(AUDIO) Sen. Rowden on higher education funding
The Missouri House planned on big higher education funding cuts in the state budget, but the Senate may keep those cuts from happening. Columbia Republican Sen. Caleb …
Read More »(AUDIO) Lt. Gov. Kehoe on Missouri reopening
Missouri’s stay-at-home order has ended. Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe joined Wake Up Columbia on Monday to talk about the state’s next steps:
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