More coronavirus cases and more recoveries were reported Tuesday in Boone County. Two more positives were confirmed, but active cases dropped to 27. No new positives were …
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Ferguson elects first black mayor
(AP) — Ferguson voters have elected Ella Jones as the city’s first black mayor as protests over police treatment of black communities roil the nation. Jones is …
Read More »Iowa voters oust Rep. King, shunned for insensitive remarks
(AP) — Republicans in northwest Iowa ousted Rep. Steve King in Tuesday’s primary, deciding they’ve had enough of the conservative lightning rod known for making incendiary comments …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on Columbia performance audit
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a performance audit for the city. Councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday morning:
Read More »With wins in 7 states and DC, Biden closes in on nomination
(AP) Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests that tested the nation’s ability to …
Read More »Columbia police looking for drivers in hit-and-run incidents during protests
Columbia police are looking for two drivers that allegedly hit people with their cars during the George Floyd protests Monday night. Authorities say a 21-year old woman …
Read More »Cole County Courthouse evacuated for apparent bomb threat
Authorities evacuated the Cole County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon after reports of a bomb threat. Sheriff John Wheeler posted on Twitter at around 1:30 p.m. to avoid the …
Read More »Police investigate Columbia home invasion
Three people reportedly invade a home in south Columbia. Police say they got to the home on Aspen Heights Parkway at around 10 p.m. Monday night. Two …
Read More »China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO
(AP) Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. It repeatedly thanked the Chinese government …
Read More »East Columbia homes damaged by gunfire
Police are looking for the person that shot up several east Columbia homes. The shooter apparently fired several times from a car at about 2 a.m. Tuesday …
Read More »George Floyd demonstrators block downtown Columbia traffic
About a hundred demonstrators block traffic and chant “no justice, no peace” in downtown Columbia. Wake Up Columbia’s Branden Rathert had a confrontation with some protesters Monday …
Read More »Thousands demonstrate at Missouri Capitol over death of George Floyd
About two thousand people marched in Jefferson City on Monday evening near the Capitol. Most demonstrators at the capital were peaceful, but a couple businesses had windows …
Read More »Missouri’s delayed municipal election to be held Tuesday
It is finally municipal election day in Missouri. Votes for offices like school boards and city councils have been on hold since April because of coronavirus concerns. …
Read More »Police: 4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests
(AP) — St. Louis police say four officers were hit by gunfire after protests that started peacefully Monday became violent overnight, with protesters smashing windows and stealing …
Read More »Tear gas, threats for protesters before Trump visits church
(AP) — It began with Attorney General Bill Barr standing with his hands casually in his pockets, not wearing a tie, surveying the scene at Lafayette Park …
Read More »Victim shot several times in Jefferson City
Someone was shot in Jefferson City, in an incident several miles away from the protests over the death of George Floyd. The shooting happened a little after …
Read More »Gov. Parson announces more state spending restrictions
Gov. Mike Parson announced another round of spending restrictions Monday as coronavirus concerns continue to tighten the state budget. Another $209 million will be withheld from the …
Read More »Columbia Dollar General catches fire for second time in three weeks
A Columbia Dollar General suspiciously catches fire for the second time in three weeks. Heavy smoke started coming out of the building on Flanders Court near Clark …
Read More »Prospective Mizzou student rescinds enrollment after video surfaces
A prospective Mizzou student as rescinded her enrollment after video surfaces on social media showing her appear to mock the death of George Floyd. Two high school …
Read More »Boone, Callaway counties add coronavirus case
Another coronavirus case was confirmed in Boone County Monday. The county now reports 32 active cases. Callaway County also added a case, with eight now active. Cole …
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