Lots of United Way of Central Missouri helpers may be sitting at home since agencies have limited access during the pandemic. “Unfortunately right now many of them …
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US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
(AP) — A U.S. judge blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal …
Read More »Missouri jobless claims drop to lowest during pandemic
The Missouri Department of Labor reported 8,894 inital unemployment claims in the week ending Sept. 12, the lowest number during the pandemic. That number would still be …
Read More »Columbia, Boone County relax COVID-19 regulations on bars and restaurants
Columbia and Boone County’s health department is relaxing its latest COVID-19 health order regarding bars and restaurants. The department said Wednesday it is changing the time those …
Read More »Columbia police arrest man after hours-long standoff
Columbia police arrest a wanted man after a standoff. Tori Rose, 31, allegedly drove away from the cops on Wednesday afternoon on College Avenue near Mizzou between …
Read More »Lawmakers finish (first) special state legislative session
Are state lawmakers done with their extra work at the Missouri Capitol this year? Gov. Parson said Wednesday to expect another special session in October, in part …
Read More »CPS considering name change for RBHS football field after Facebook post
A Facebook post may lead Columbia Public Schools to change the name of Rock Bridge High School’s football field. Superintendent Peter Stiepleman and school board president Helen …
Read More »After Sally: Rescue, recovery and a wary eye on rivers
(AP) — Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally’s rains threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and south Alabama on Thursday, as the storm’s remnants continued …
Read More »Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
(AP) — President Donald Trump is openly contradicting the government’s top health experts, predicting a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready as early …
Read More »12 Mizzou football players out for opener due to COVID-19
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said Wednesday 12 players are not in practice due to COVID-19 issues. We are less than two weeks away from the season …
Read More »Gov. Parson repeats call for in-person school, updates on new rapid tests
Gov. Mike Parson once again urged school administrators Wednesday to make plans for in-person classes. He said 88 percent of public and charter schools are offering some …
Read More »Fed sees rates near zero through 2023, perhaps longer
(AP) — With the economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic recession, Federal Reserve policymakers signaled Wednesday that their benchmark short-term interest rate will likely remain …
Read More »Maya Moore now wed, to wrongfully jailed man she helped free
(AP) — Basketball star Maya Moore has married Jonathan Irons, the Missouri man she helped work to free from prison after a 22-year-old wrongful conviction. Moore and …
Read More »Police confirm gunshots in south Columbia
Columbia police investigate gun shots on the south side of town. Officers found shell casings near Southhampton Drive and Royal Lytham Drive a little west of Forum …
Read More »MU: Two students expelled, three suspended for violating COVID-19 rules
The University of Missouri is cracking down on some students for breaking rules relating to COVID-19. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Stackman said in an email …
Read More »COVID-19 Update: Active coronavirus cases continue drop in Boone County
Active coronavirus cases continued a big drop in Boone County on Wednesday. That number now sits at 518. There were 70 new positives in Boone, which is …
Read More »Hurricane Sally blasts ashore in Alabama with punishing rain
(AP) — Hurricane Sally has finally made landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, with top winds of 105 mph. The coast is being …
Read More »Boone County positivity rate on virus tests revised down
The positivity rate on coronavirus tests in Boone County is not as bad as once thought. The local health department said on Tuesady a lab in Boone …
Read More »Veto session starting in JC, second special session possible
It sounds like you will see lawmakers back in Jefferson City a couple more times before the end of the year. Jefferson City state representative Dave Griffith …
Read More »Big Ten votes to play fall football
(AP) — The Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to …
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