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(AP) — Residents of Beirut confronted a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across the Lebanese capital, …
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Monthly Archives: August 2020
Kansas GOP picks Rep. Marshall for Senate seat over Kobach
(AP) — Kansas Republicans on Tuesday nominated Rep. Roger Marshall for the Senate over polarizing conservative Kris Kobach, heeding the party establishment’s advice as it tries to …
Read More »Columbia man admits to trying to buy deadly chemicals
A Columbia man pleads guilty to trying to buy on the dark web a chemical weapon that could have killed hundreds of people. Jason Siesser admitted in …
Read More »Jefferson City woman dies in Highway 50 crash
A Jefferson City woman dies in a Highway 50 crash. Troopers say Mlinda Hammond tried to drive across Highway 50 on Route U west of the capital …
Read More »Jefferson City hotel pays fine to settle harassment lawsuit
A Jefferson City hotel is paying $45,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the settlement Tuesday in the case involving …
Read More »Molina, DeJong among Cardinal COVID-19 positives
Longtime catcher Yadier Molina and starting shortstop Paul DeJong are among the Cardinals who tested positive for the coronavirus. The team confirmed six players who have COVID-19: …
Read More »Columbia considers options on federal coronavirus relief funds
Columbia’s mayor says he’s been waiting for two months to hear back from Boone County on how it will pay out federal coronavirus relief money. Brian Treece …
Read More »Tuesday COVID-19 update
Boone County reported 20 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, with 16 released from isolation. There are 23 COVID-19 patients in Boone County hospitals, well below capacity. Cole County …
Read More »Isaias, again a tropical storm, spawns wild inland weather
(AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias is spawning tornadoes and dumping rain over eastern Virginia and Maryland after making landfall as a hurricane near Ocean Isle Beach, North …
Read More »Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue
(AP) — Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick on violent crime special session
Columbia Democratic Rep. Kip Kendrick says the special state legislative session is more about what happens on the back end of a violent crime. Kip Kendrick joined …
Read More »Q&A: TikTok saga continues with Microsoft talks. Now what?
(AP) — The latest twist in the TikTok saga is an especially strange turn in a tale filled with strange turns. Suddenly, Microsoft — known primarily for work …
Read More »Medicaid expansion, Cole Commission among primary races
Tuesday is primary election day in Missouri. Voters are deciding whether to expand Medicaid in the state. Learn more about Amendment 2 here. Voters are also choosing …
Read More »Fulton man accused of stealing gun
A Fulton man is accused of breaking into a home and stealing a gun. Police say Michael Hook Jr. broke into the home on Churchill Road on …
Read More »Mexico murder suspect arrested in Illinois
(AP) A Mexico, Mo. man is now in custody in connection with a June homicide during a home break-in, after being arrested in Illinois. WGEM-TV reported that …
Read More »Columbia council looks at roll cart ordinance Monday
The Columbia City Council gets its first official look at a potential ballot issue on using roll carts for trash. It is the first read Monday night …
Read More »Missouri voters consider Medicaid expansion Tuesday
Missouri voters will decide on Tuesday whether to expand Medicaid in the state. If Amendment 2 passes, about 230,000 more Missourians would have access to the health …
Read More »Homeowner fires warning shots in east Columbia, two arrested
A disturbance leads to a discharge of gunshots in east Columbia. Police found shell casings at about 1 a.m. Sunday on Godas Circle near the Clark Lane …
Read More »Monday COVID-19 update
The increase in coronavirus cases stays low in Boone County. Another 11 cases were confirmed Monday. Thirty-five patients have been released from isolation since Friday. Three Boone …
Read More »Cardinals series at Milwaukee postponed after COVID-19 outbreak
The Cardinals wound up playing none of their scheduled weekend games at the Brewers after an outbreak of COVID-19. General Manager John Mozeliak said over the weekend …
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