(AP) — Britain has reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Europe and infections are rising sharply again in Russia. That took place Tuesday even as …
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Man admits to murder charge in 2018 Columbia killing of teen
A man admits to his role in the killing of a 14-year-old in Columbia. Erick Libimbi on Monday pleaded guilty to second degree murder. Prosecutors dropped a …
Read More »‘Murder Hornets,’ with sting that can kill, land in US
(AP) — The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists …
Read More »Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90
(AP) — Miami Heat president Pat Riley says there has been no better man or coach in the history of the profession than Don Shula. Shula died …
Read More »Missouri records highest single-day coronavirus case increase
Monday marked the largest daily increase in statewide positive coronavirus cases. Missouri reported 368 new positives, for a total of 8,754 since the pandemic began. Many recent …
Read More »Statewide stay-at-home order ends Monday
The first step in reopening the state economy starts Monday. The statewide stay-at-home orders end May 4, so most businesses can reopen with restrictions. Moniteau County is …
Read More »Trump wants to switch focus, push for economic reopening
(AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledges fear on both sides of the coronavirus crisis, with some Americans worried about getting sick while others are concerned about losing …
Read More »Mizzou, Kansas to renew football rivalry
The Border War is back…and not at Arrowhead Stadium either. Mizzou and Kansas announced on Saturday they have agreed to a new four-game football series. It starts …
Read More »Boat explosion kills one at the Lake of the Ozarks
One person is dead after a boat explosion at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the explosion happened after the boat was …
Read More »Hearing on child abuse charges for Elledge scheduled Monday
Another hearing is scheduled for Joseph Elledge on Monday. The Columbia man with a missing wife is facing the judge over his felony child abuse charges. Elledge …
Read More »Cole County health department prepping for re-opening
Will everything go back to normal Monday in Cole County when the statewide stay-at-home order is lifted? The Cole County Health Department’s Chezney Schulte said “back to …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Dan Mehan
Missouri Chamber of Commerce president Dan Mehan lays out the tough road ahead this year for businesses on Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
Read More »Shootout leaves officer, hit-and-run suspect dead in Kansas
(AP) — Police in Kansas say a shootout has left both a police officer and a hit-and-run suspect dead. Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez says Officer …
Read More »Quiet weekend for new virus cases; statewide positives still climb
It was a quiet weekend in terms of local coronavirus cases. There were no new positives reported Sunday in Boone, Cole, Callaway, or Moniteau counties. Most patients …
Read More »(AUDIO) CEO Roundtable with Fred Parry
Matt McCormick, president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, joined CEO Roundtable on May 2. We talked about the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses. We also …
Read More »Limited stores in Columbia Mall scheduled to reopen on Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, you can go shopping in select stores at the Columbia Mall. ABC 17 reports the mall has been closed for weeks due to COVID-19. Now …
Read More »Nearly 80 Missouri nursing homes infected with COVID-19
(AP News) Newly released information from the state shows that the coronavirus has infected residents in nearly 80 Missouri nursing homes and assisted care facilities. The Missouri …
Read More »More than 300 new coronavirus cases in Missouri
The state of Missouri saw a spike in coronavirus case numbers on Saturday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the state now has 8,154 …
Read More »Missouri senators set aside millions for meatpacking plants
(AP) Missouri senators are setting aside $20 million in expected federal aid for the state’s struggling meatpacking plants. A Senate budget committee made the change to the …
Read More »MU lays off 49 workers as budget tightens during pandemic
The first round of job cuts at the University of Missouri were announced Friday. MU officials said the school has laid off 49 people because of revenue …
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