Amy Schneider with the Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau says she believes local tourism will slowly come around, but folks in the industry will need help. She …
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Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies
(AP) — Jean Kennedy Smith, the youngest sister and last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy, died at 92, her daughter confirmed to the New York …
Read More »Framework on MLB return-to-play deal reached
(AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark have reached a framework that could lead to an agreement that would start the pandemic-delayed season …
Read More »Grill blamed for large fire at Lake of the Ozarks condos
A huge fire does major damage at a Lake of the Ozarks condo building. No one was hurt in the fire at Emerald Bay Condominiums on Tuesday …
Read More »Missouri officer accused of striking man with SUV is charged
(AP) — A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching …
Read More »Ashland board promotes Gabe Edwards to police chief
“America’s Favorite Crossing Guard” did not get his job back on Tuesday night. The Ashland Board of Aldermen voted to make Sgt. Gabe Edwards the town’s police …
Read More »Senate GOP proposes policing changes in ‘Justice Act’
(AP) — Senate Republicans have unveiled proposed changes to police procedures and accountability. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the launch of floor debate next week. According …
Read More »Boone County adds eight more coronavirus positives
Most mid-Missouri counties saw no growth, but coronavirus cases continued to rise in Boone County Tuesday. Health officials confirmed another eight positive cases, bringing the active number …
Read More »Missouri to reinstate rules for unemployment, food stamps
(AP) — Missouri is reinstating requirements for unemployment and food stamps that had been waived because of the coronavirus pandemic. Workers will need to comply with job …
Read More »A look at Trump’s executive order on police procedures
(AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at curbing police brutality by directing federal dollars to those police departments that meet certain credentialing …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on calls for Columbia police reforms
Columbia City Councilman Matt Pitzer heard from several citizens during Monday night’s meeting who wanted police reforms. He talked about what could come next in the city …
Read More »Patrol: No gun found in car of Missouri woman shot by deputy
(AP) — Authorities say investigators found no weapon in the car of a Missouri woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy. Hannah Fizer died …
Read More »China says it agrees with India to peacefully solve tensions
(AP) — China says it has agreed with India to peacefully resolve their Himalayan border tensions following the most violent confrontations in decades. The Foreign ministry spokesman …
Read More »World stocks higher after Wall St gains on recovery hopes
(AP) — World markets followed Wall Street higher Wednesday on hopes for a global economic recovery. London and Frankfurt opened higher. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and …
Read More »Statewide coronavirus restrictions end Tuesday
The state of Missouri is waving the green flag. All statewide coronavirus restrictions expire Tuesday. Local governments can still have health orders though. Boone County, for example, …
Read More »Speakers talk racism and police brutality before city council
Several Columbia residents speak up at city hall against racism and police brutality during Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Speakers called for changes in how law …
Read More »Two more confirmed coronavirus cases in Boone County
Boone County health officials confirmed two more coronavirus cases Monday. The county has reported nine new cases of the virus since Friday. Currently, there are 34 active …
Read More »CPS announces in-person graduation ceremony plans
Columbia Public Schools has set dates for in-person high school graduation ceremonies that have been on hold because of COVID-19 concerns. Rock Bridge High goes first on …
Read More »NKorea blows up inter-Korea liaison office, raising tensions
(AP) — South Korea says that North Korea has exploded an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the tense Korean border. Seoul’s Unification Ministry says the …
Read More »Manfred says there might not be an MLB season
(AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there may be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players’ union …
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