The Cardinals game at the Brewers on Friday afternoon was postponed after two players in the organization test positive for the coronavirus. Major League Baseball says the …
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Boone County COVID-19 update
A patient older than 80 in Boone County has died from COVID-19. The health department confirmed the county’s fourth death from the disease on Friday. The county …
Read More »Columbia police arrest second murder suspect tied to downtown shooting
Columbia police have now made the second arrest related to a downtown killing. Marlin Johnson turned himself in Thursday. He’s accused of second degree murder in the …
Read More »SEC announces conference-only football schedule
The SEC plans to only play conference football games this season because of coronavirus concerns. The league announced Thursday all schools will play ten games, starting Sept. …
Read More »Highway Patrol completes investigation of Sedalia officer shooting
The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Sedalia is done. The Highway Patrol said on Thursday that info is now with the prosecutor. Update: The investigation of …
Read More »Trump offers, Democrats reject fix for $600 jobless benefit
(AP) — With aid expiring, the White House offered a short-term extension Thursday of a $600 weekly unemployment benefit that has helped keep families and the economy …
Read More »Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death
(AP) — St. Louis County’s top prosecutor will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds …
Read More »Eight arrested after protests near Missouri Governor’s mansion
Jefferson City police say eight people were arrested during a demonstration outside the Governor’s mansion. Police say the protesters were blocking the drive of the mansion, with …
Read More »Bahamas braces as newly formed Hurricane Isaias bears down
(AP) — The Bahamas is bracing as new Hurricane Isaias bears down en route toward the U.S. East Coast. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 …
Read More »Columbia man sentenced to 15 years on gun, meth convictions
A Columbia man will spend the next 15 years in federal prison on gun and meth convictions. Matthew Eads, 38, got his sentence on Thursday. He is …
Read More »John Lewis mourned as ‘founding father’ of better America
(AP) — Hailed as a “founding father” of a fairer, better United States, John Lewis was eulogized by three former presidents and others who urged Americans to …
Read More »Otto claims Cole County commissioners broke the law with ambulance purchase
The two Cole County Commission races are shaping up to be a real battle royale. Harry Otto is challenging Western District incumbent Kris Scheperle. Otto, who’s a …
Read More »US economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter
Missouri unemployment claims went up last week. The labor department reported 14,804 initial claims in the week ending July 25. There were 12,134 the previous week, the …
Read More »State breaks daily virus record; Saline County reports seventh COVID-19 death
Missouri breaks its record for daily coronavirus cases two days in a row. Another 1,927 positive cases were confirmed Wednesday, about 200 higher than the previous record. …
Read More »Columbia high school commencements start Thursday
Stripped-down graduation ceremonies for Columbia high schoolers are finally happening. The district is holding commencements in small groups over the next few days. In-person guests are limited …
Read More »Trump floats election ‘delay’ amid claims of voting fraud
(AP) — President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a “delay” to November’s presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will …
Read More »Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74
(AP) — Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain’s Twitter account on Thursday announced the …
Read More »CPD still looking for second murder suspect in downtown homicide
Columbia police are asking the public to help them find a murder suspect. Police Chief Geoff Jones said Wednesday they are still looking for Marlin Johnson, who …
Read More »Group calls for bans on chokeholds by Columbia police
A group calls for a ban on chokeholds by Columbia police officers. Kirubel Mesfin and Peoples Defense rallied against the move on a rainy Wednesday night downtown. …
Read More »Cole County woman dies after being hit by train
A Cole County woman is dead after she’s hit by a train. The Highway Patrol says Kelly Stevens was walking on the tracks close to Lookout Trail …
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