The University of Missouri announced more furloughs, pay cuts and layoffs in its latest round of budget-saving actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The latest update says 515 …
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Columbia man arrested after police chase, crash
A Columbia man is in custody after he tried to drive away from cops and crashed into two cars in a neighborhood. Authorities say Morris McDonald, 34, …
Read More »MU will not remove Thomas Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri has decided not to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson on the Mizzou campus. The decision announced Friday came after school officials met …
Read More »Gov. Parson to lift all statewide coronavirus restrictions Tuesday
Gov. Mike Parson said Missouri will soon be fully open. He announced Tuesday that Phase 2 of re-opening during the coronavirus pandemic will lift all statewide restrictions …
Read More »George Floyd demonstrations continue in downtown Columbia
About a hundred people blocked downtown Columbia intersections on Thursday night during George Floyd demonstrations. But ABC 17 reports the protesters were peaceful while chanting things like …
Read More »Boone County confirms six new coronavirus cases
Boone County continues its recent trend of coronavirus positives. Six more cases were confirmed in the county Thursday, for a total of 204. Currently, 41 cases are …
Read More »Columbia homeowner shoots two burglary suspects, killing one
Columbia police have revealed the names of the two burglary suspects shot at by a homeowner Wednesday night. Investigators say the burglary attempt happened on Bentpath Drive …
Read More »GOP picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump convention speech
(AP) — Republicans have selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host the celebration marking President Donald Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination for reelection. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna …
Read More »Local doctor says residents are doing a good job flattening the curve
As of mid-June, most Mid-Missouri counties are not seeing confirmed cases of coronavirus jumping by leaps and bounds every day. Capital Region Medical Center’s Dr. Randall Haight …
Read More »Military chief: Wrong to walk with Trump past park protest
(AP) — The nation’s top military officer is adding to the already extraordinary tension between the Pentagon and President Donald Trump. Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of …
Read More »Protesters stake out a zone in Seattle
(AP) — Following days of violent confrontations with protesters, police in Seattle have largely withdrawn from a neighborhood where protesters have created a festival-like scene that has …
Read More »Missouri unemployment claims dip slightly; 1.5 million more claims nationwide
Missouri unemployment claims dipped slightly last week. The state labor department reported 19,820 claims during the week ending June 6. The week before, there were 20,459 claims. …
Read More »Greitens files to run for state office in 2024
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has filed to run for state office again. Greitens made the filing with the Missouri Ethics Commission Wednesday, making him eligible to …
Read More »Davis wins tiebreaker for Fulton school board seat
It took an extra week, but Fulton’s new school board is finally set. Joe Davis and Todd Gray tied during last week’s election for the third and …
Read More »George Floyd protesters tear down statues
(AP) — Protesters tore down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis along Richmond, Virginia’s famed Monument Avenue on Wednesday night. The statue in the former capital …
Read More »Active coronavirus case count increases in Boone, Audrain counties
Boone and Audrain counties both saw a rise in active coronavirus cases Wednesday. Boone County confirmed another five positives, and now reports 38 active cases. Four new …
Read More »Mizzou to start classes in-person Aug. 24
The University of Missouri has announced a start date for in-person classes. UM System President and Interim MU Chancellor Mun Choi announced all four UM System campuses …
Read More »NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races, venues
(AP) NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from all events and properties. NASCAR says the Confederate flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and …
Read More »Man accused of setting fires during Columbia protests
A Columbia man is accused of setting fires during downtown protests. ABC 17 reports Jeffrey Cotton was arrested June 1. Witnesses told police he set fires in …
Read More »‘Stop the pain,’ George Floyd’s brother pleads with Congress
(AP) — George Floyd’s brother challenged Congress on Wednesday to “stop the pain” as lawmakers consider a sweeping law enforcement overhaul, so the man he looked up …
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