Boone County reported three additional COVID-19 deaths Tuesday. The county has now recorded a total of 12 COVID-19 deaths. Health officials say all three patients were older …
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Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions
(AP) — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his …
Read More »9 charged after McCloskey confrontation won’t be prosecuted
(AP) — St. Louis officials will not prosecute nine people who were charged with trespassing after a confrontation with a gun-wielding couple during a demonstration. The nine …
Read More »Boone Hospital delays transition to independence
Boone Hospital will wait a few more months before going alone. The Board of Trustees said on Tuesday it has agreed with BJC HealthCare to push that …
Read More »Lt. Governor hopes for smooth election
Missouri’s lieutenant governor is hopeful the November election will go off without any major hitches. “I know some folks will say ‘We need to loosen it up …
Read More »High school football championships moving to Jefferson City
MSHSAA announced on Tuesday it is moving the 11-man state high school football championships from Columbia to Jefferson City. Jefferson City High School, Helias, and Blair Oaks …
Read More »Court to release grand jury record in Breonna Taylor case
(AP) — A court will release the secret deliberations of a grand jury that considered charges against police in connection to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. …
Read More »Missouri child welfare division head resigns after 3 months
(AP) — The head of a Missouri division that oversees child welfare services has resigned after only three months on the job. David Wood, a Republican from …
Read More »Trump intel chief unveils unverified Russian info about Dems
(AP) — The Trump administration’s top intelligence official has declassified Russian intelligence alleging dirty tricks by Democrats during the 2016 election even though he acknowledges the information …
Read More »House catches fire north of Columbia
No one is hurt after a house fire north of Columbia. Firefighters say they saw heavy smoke coming out of all sides of the house on Vickie …
Read More »Arrest made after shooting just north of Columbia
A Columbia man is in serious but stable condition after a shooting just north of town. Deputies found the victim in a car that crashed near Mauller …
Read More »93.9 The Eagle 19th District Senate Debate
Wednesday October 7th at 6, two Mid-Missouri political veterans are vying for one state senate seat. 93.9 The Eagle is putting them to the test. We’re teaming …
Read More »Man shot in Mexico, Mo.
Authorities in the town of Mexico are looking for a shooter. The 19-year-old victim says he was sitting on a friend’s porch on N. Washington St. at …
Read More »Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34-20
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes put on a scintillating show while outperforming Lamar Jackson, and the Kansas City Chiefs deftly played the role of defending Super Bowl champions …
Read More »Hearing scheduled in 2018 death of Columbia baby
A Columbia man accused in the death of his six-month-old daughter was scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on Tuesday morning. Cortavia Smith, 23, is …
Read More »Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises
(AP) — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden looms as a milestone in an American election year like no other. It’s a potential …
Read More »Man with knife arrested near Mizzou campus
A man with a knife is arrested near the Mizzou campus. Police say they told people to evacuate an area of East Campus near Lee Street and …
Read More »Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
(AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, comes nine months into a crisis that …
Read More »Governor remains asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test
There are still no symptoms for Governor Parson, as of Monday. He is working in isolation in the Governor’s Mansion after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. …
Read More »Dying winds give crews hope in Northern California fires
(AP) — Firefighters say they hope dying winds will allow them to bear down on a wildfire that’s exploded in the Northern California wine country. The Glass …
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