Boone County has added 12 coronavirus cases in the last four days, and now has 22 active. Cole County now has three active cases. Callaway County added …
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WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes
(AP) — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of …
Read More »Man dies in Howard County crash
A Howard County man is dead after a crash near his hometown. The Highway Patrol says Ethan Fuemmeler’s truck crossed the center line of Highway 5 a …
Read More »(AUDIO) Sen. Rowden questions power of local health officials in emergencies
Boone County’s state senator says the coronavirus has been an eye-opener for some folks on how the government can respond to a pandemic. “I do think people …
Read More »Life-threatening injuries in north Columbia shooting
A person has life-threatening injuries after a north Columbia shooting. Officers say they found the victim at about 2 a.m. Monday on Quail Drive. There is no …
Read More »Changes to Columbia trash service due to COVID-19 exposure
The city of Columbia is making changes to trash service this week, and it’s not just because of Memorial Day. Columbia is not picking up recycling or …
Read More »Coronavirus changes Memorial Day celebrations in Missouri
(AP) — Before Memorial Day, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County is typically full of Boy Scouts planting flags. The coronavirus ended that tradition this …
Read More »Columbia man hurt in jet ski accident
A Columbia man has moderate injuries after he was ejected from a jet ski on the Lake of the Ozarks. The Highway Patrol says Kahleb Adams hit …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri Chamber on state economic recovery efforts
Dan Mehan with the Missouri Chamber joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday for an update on how the state economy is doing during the coronavirus pandemic:
Read More »The Mike Ferguson Show
He’s back with Live and Local Talk Weekdays 4p-6p. Mid Missouri’s voice for common sense returns after eight years. Mike Ferguson believes in personal freedom, the personal …
Read More »Columbia police investigate shooting at southwest park
Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. ABC 17 reports officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station parking lot late Friday …
Read More »More virus cases found in Boone, Cole, Audrain counties
Boone County has counted six new coronavirus cases in the last two days, with three more confirmed Friday. The county has 12 active cases now. Cole County …
Read More »SEC votes to allow athletes on campus June 8
Athletes at Southeastern Conference schools, including the University of Missouri, will soon be able to return to campus. The SEC voted Friday its schools can begin voluntary …
Read More »Boone County health director relaxes local health restrictions
More relaxed restrictions are on the way in Columbia and Boone County. Health director Stephanie Browning said Friday the changes will take effect May 26. Here are …
Read More »State unemployment rate 9.7% in April
The state unemployment rate in April was 9.7%, up from 3.9% in March. That’s the biggest monthly jump since the state started the data series in 1990. …
Read More »Boone, other local counties add coronavirus cases
Boone County added three new coronavirus cases on Thursday. Nine of the 108 total are active. Cole County added a new positive Thursday, its only active case …
Read More »Rebuild continues one year after tornado hits Jefferson City, Eldon
Most Jefferson Citians will never forget where they were when the EF-3 tornado slammed into the city one year ago with 160 mph winds. “My father-in-law’s home …
Read More »Pakistan jet with 98 aboard crashes near Karachi airport
(AP) — A jetliner carrying 98 people has crashed in a crowded neighborhood near the airport in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi after an apparent engine failure …
Read More »Police investigate Mid-America Harley burglary
Someone got ready for the holiday weekend by stealing some motorcycles. Columbia police say four bikes worth a total of more than $50,000 were taken from the …
Read More »Jefferson City police officer will not be charged in deadly shooting
A Jefferson City police officer will not be charged in the deadly shooting of a suspect last month. ABC 17 reports the Cole County Prosecutor made the …
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