(AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died. …
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Boone County continues coronavirus case rise over weekend
Boone County reported another one of its highest daily coronavirus case totals on Sunday, with 85 new positives. That follows Saturday’s record of 131. Most of the …
Read More »State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting
(AP) — Oregon State Police will return to Portland to help local authorities after the fatal shooting of a man following clashes between President Donald Trump supporters …
Read More »Columbia man dies in I-70 motorcycle accident
A Columbia motorcycle rider is dead after wrecking on Interstate 70. Police say Ricky Reeves crashed his bike into the back of a semi late Saturday night …
Read More »Israeli, US delegations depart to UAE in 1st direct flight
(AP) — A Star of David-adorned El Al plane has departed from Israel’s international airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the …
Read More »In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help
(AP) — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura are returning home to survey the damage to their homes and businesses, and some worry they …
Read More »One arrest after downtown Columbia shooting
A Columbia man is in jail with no bond after a weekend downtown shooting. Police say Chad Thomas, 30, was arrested on the east side of town …
Read More »‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
(AP) — “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman died Friday of cancer at age 43, his representative said. He played Black American icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone Hospital revenues recovering after challenging spring
Hospitals took a hit during the spring because of the pandemic. Elective surgeries like knee replacements were not allowed, and that’s a big money-maker for hospitals. Jerry …
Read More »CPS board discusses return-to-learn plan Monday
The Columbia Public Schools board of education talks more about its return-to-learn plan on Monday afternoon. The district recently announced it planned to use a hybrid model …
Read More »New health order requires Boone County bars, restaurants to close early
Closing time comes early in Columbia because of COVID-19. Health Director Stephanie Browning said Friday bars and restaurants now have to stop serving alcohol by 9 p.m., …
Read More »Man wanted after crashing into Boone County sheriff’s deputy vehicle
Authorities are looking for a man who crashed a car into a sheriff’s deputy and his cruiser west of Columbia. The sheriff’s department says a deputy found …
Read More »Missouri Task Force 1 heading home after Laura
Missouri Task Force 1 did some recon work in southern Texas on Thursday, after some of Laura’s worst hit the Gulf of Mexico. Boone County-based emergency responders …
Read More »COVID-19 Update: CPS hits online-only threshold
Columbia Public Schools is now on track for online-only learning, since the rate of active cases in the district lately is above 49 a day. Boone was …
Read More »Trump lashes Biden, defies pandemic on White House stage
(AP) — President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans’ safety as he accepted his party’s renomination on the South Lawn of …
Read More »Looser motorcycle helmet restrictions start Friday in Missouri
Some motorcycle riders have been waiting a long time for this. Starting Friday, many of them can now ride without a helmet in Missouri. The measure was …
Read More »Basye proposes change to unlawful transfer of weapons law
State representative Chuck Basye wants a potential change to Missouri law on the transfer of weapons. The Rocheport Republican added an amendment to a violent crime bill …
Read More »Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
(AP) — Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, says he will resign because a chronic illness has resurfaced. Concerns about Abe’s health began this summer and grew …
Read More »Fan restrictions in place as high school football kicks off
High school football kicks off Friday night in Missouri. Many districts are putting a lot of restrictions on how many fans can watch because of coronavirus concerns. …
Read More »Columbia councilman propose “Economic Dignity” property tax
A Columbia city councilman wants a property tax hike to help people in need. Ian Thomas calls it an Economic Dignity and Survival proposal: a 41-cent property …
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