(AP) — A rural Missouri police chief who was placed on administrative leave over inflammatory posts on social media was quickly reinstated. Auxvasse Police Chief Kevin Suedmeyer …
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2nd man charged in death of retired St. Louis police captain
(AP) — A second man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of retired St. Louis police Capt. David Dorn during a pawn shop break-in …
Read More »US revokes emergency use of drugs touted by Trump vs. virus
(AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and …
Read More »House demands coronavirus loan info from Treasury, banks
(AP) — A House subcommittee investigating billions of dollars in coronavirus aid is demanding that the Trump administration and some of the nation’s largest banks turn over …
Read More »Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
(AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from …
Read More »Arrest made after man found dead in Boone County
A man is facing murder charges as part of a homicide investigation north of Columbia. Boone County authorities found the body of Anthony Lockwood, 39, on W. …
Read More »Sedalia woman dies in officer-involved shooting
A deputy shoots and kills a Sedalia woman during a traffic stop. The Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Hannah Fizer was speeding near Highway 50 and Winchester Dr. …
Read More »Columbia City Council swears in Fowler, Pitzer
The Columbia City Council welcomes its new member Monday night. Pat Fowler will be sworn in to represent the central city’s First Ward. She will replace the …
Read More »`Stop fighting!′ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
(AP) — One minute, Rayshard Brooks was chatting cooperatively with Atlanta police, saying he’d had a couple of drinks to celebrate his daughter’s birthday and agreeing to …
Read More »American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges
(AP) — An American has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on spying charges. The Moscow City Court on Monday convicted Paul …
Read More »Boonville man dies in motorcycle crash
A Boonville man dies in a motorcycle crash. The Highway Patrol says a car tried to pass James Brandl’s bike on Sunday afternoon on Highway 87 near …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri GOP director supports ending coronavirus restrictions
Gov. Parson has announced statewide coronavirus restrictions will end on Tuesday. Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Jean Evans explained why she supports the move on The Mike …
Read More »Boone County adds small number of weekend coronavirus cases
Boone County has added seven new coronavirus cases since Friday evening. There are now 39 active cases, and 214 total. Most local counties did not post updated …
Read More »Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return
(AP) — Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile. They said owners should order …
Read More »Hearing scheduled in Comfort case
Keith Comfort has a hearing scheduled in Boone County court on Monday evening. Comfort is the man accused of killing his wife Megan Schultz in 2006 and …
Read More »Missouri police chief on leave over inflammatory posts
(AP) — A rural Missouri police chief has been placed on leave over inflammatory Facebook posts about protests over the death of George Floyd. The Jefferson City …
Read More »(AUDIO) Owners of Coil Construction join CEO Roundtable
Randy and David Coil, the owners of Coil Construction, joined the CEO Roundtable on Saturday:
Read More »Columbia police arrest man in deadly shooting investigation
Columbia police have arrested a man for his role in a homicide on Quail Drive. Robert Johnson has been charged with first …
Read More »Man detained for threatening people with a knife
Columbia police detained a man on Friday night who allegedly threatened people with a knife in downtown Columbia. Officers said Gabriel Falls was walking around with a …
Read More »Saline County confirms fourth COVID-19 death
Saline County confirmed another COVID-19 death Friday. It’s the fourth death reported in the county, the most in mid-Missouri. The county also has the most confirmed coronavirus …
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