(AP) — The federal government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, even as polls show a strong …
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‘Nothing left in the bucket’: Wildfire resources run thin
(AP) Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames. Before …
Read More »Israel signs pacts with 2 Arab states: A ‘new’ Mideast?
(AP) — Israel on Tuesday signed historic diplomatic pacts with two Gulf Arab states at a White House ceremony that President Donald Trump declared would mark the …
Read More »CPS considering phased approach to in-person learning
Columbia Public Schools is looking at a four-phase approach to getting students back to in-person learning. The board of education did not officially start that process during …
Read More »(AUDIO) Longtime Columbia banker on local economy during pandemic
Retired banker Jeff MacLellan has been running the numbers on Columbia’s economy for more than 30 years. He joined CEO Roundtable on Saturday to talk about how …
Read More »City to pay millions to Breonna Taylor’s mom, reform police
(AP) — Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the city has agreed to a settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor that includes a $12 million payment and …
Read More »Man shot in north Columbia neighborhood
A 19-year-old and some homes are shot in a north Columbia neighborhood. Officers found several shell casings on Premier Lane near Brown Station Road and Highway 63 …
Read More »Active coronavirus cases tick up in Boone County
New coronavirus cases rose up again in Boone County after a few days of dropping. There were 69 new cases reported Tuesday, up from 43 on Monday. …
Read More »Local task force arrives in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Sally
Missouri Task Force One members are down by the Gulf of Mexico and out West helping people dealing with natural disasters. Dozens of Boone County-based emergency responders …
Read More »Deputy won’t be charged in Sedalia woman’s shooting death
(AP) — A sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Missouri woman after a traffic stop will not be charged in her death. A special prosecutor who …
Read More »Hurricane Sally slows, gathering a deluge for the Gulf Coast
(AP) — Hurricane Sally, a plodding storm with winds of 85 mph (137 kph), crept toward the northern Gulf Coast early Tuesday as forecasters warned of potentially …
Read More »Choking air from Western fires just won’t ease up
(AP) — Relief from putrid, dangerous air spewing from massive wildfires across the West won’t come until later in the week or beyond, scientists and forecasters say, …
Read More »Heartland Port Authority seeks private partners for new barge port
You could see a lot more barges navigating the Missouri River. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill this year giving over 100 acres of land downstream from …
Read More »LA Sheriff to politicians: Emphasize trust in justice system
(AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders for “fanning the flames of hatred” as America grapples with racism and …
Read More »Missouri spends $1.3M defending marijuana permit decisions
(AP) — Missouri regulators have spent $1.3 million to defend themselves in court against a wave of lawsuits filed by businesses that were denied medical marijuana business …
Read More »Home damaged after gunshots in central Columbia
Police are investigating after gunshots in central Columbia. Officers found several shell casings in an area on Hirth Avenue near Sexton Road at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. …
Read More »Two shot in Jefferson City event center
Two people were shot early Sunday at a Jefferson City events center. Police got word about the shooting at about 5 a.m. Sunday at The Tigers Den …
Read More »Man shot at in north Columbia neighborhood
A man is shot at in a north Columbia neighborhood. Police say a 23-year-old man was walking on Towne Drive near Paris Rd. and Clark Ln. at …
Read More »COVID-19 Update: Sept. 14
Active coronavirus cases continued a steady drop in Boone County. Health officials reported 43 new cases Monday. Another 161 patients were released from isolation, which decreased active …
Read More »Columbia Public Schools board to look at online learning plan Monday
The Columbia Public Schools board will get an update Monday night on how virtual learning is going. Most CPS students are in online-only classes right now because …
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