Officials in Callaway County confirmed another COVID-19 death Wednesday. That’s the fourth death from COVID-19 in the county. Callaway saw an increase in active coronavirus cases, reporting …
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CPS board considering two-day, four-day in-person learning plans
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education hears a couple ways it could return to in-person learning. The board held a special session on Tuesday afternoon, ahead …
Read More »McCloskey couple indicted for waving guns at protesters
(AP) A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street. A lawyer for …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on extended Columbia health order
The Columbia City Council on Monday night voted to extend the current health order until Oct. 20. Councilman Matt Pitzer explained his vote, despite the economic impacts, …
Read More »Pence-Harris debate to unfold as Trump recovers from virus
(AP) Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are poised to meet for a debate that will offer starkly different visions for …
Read More »Rock Bridge-Hickman moved to Oct. 17
This year’s Providence Bowl in Columbia is getting a schedule change. Rock Bridge and Hickman will now square off in football a day later, on Saturday, Oct. …
Read More »Luetkemeyer praises Trump’s handling of COVID-19 infection
Do you think President Trump is handling things the right way while he’s infected with COVID-19? Mid-Missouri Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer says he is. “I think he …
Read More »Firefighters put out kitchen fire in Jefferson City
A family is displaced after a house fire in Jefferson City. ABC 17 reports firefighters responded to the home on St. Mary’s Boulevard Monday night. They contained …
Read More »Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
(AP) Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen is being mourned across the world of music. Van Halen, who had battled cancer, died Tuesday. Artists from Lenny Kravitz to …
Read More »Boone County sees smaller active coronavirus case numbers
Active coronavirus cases keep falling in Boone County. There were 33 new cases Tuesday, but another 48 patients were released from isolation, bringing active cases down to …
Read More »City council extends Columbia restrictions on bars, restaurants
Local bar and restaurant restrictions will continue. The Columbia City Council on Monday night voted to extend the current coronavirus health order until Oct. 20. Bars and …
Read More »Chiefs lean on D to beat Pats 26-10 in COVID-19-delayed game
(AP) — Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman had short touchdown catches, the Kansas City defense shut down a Patriots offense missing quarterback Cam Newton, and the Chiefs …
Read More »Trump, still infectious, back at White House
(AP) President Donald Trump has staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of …
Read More »Boone coronavirus cases drop, Cole reports new COVID-19 death
Cole County reported its 15th COVID-19 death on Monday. Active cases are up in Cole since Friday, to 142, but many other local virus numbers were good. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia school board talks re-opening plan in special session
Columbia’s superintendent has another update for the school board on Tuesday afternoon. Peter Stiepleman will lay out his latest plan to bring some students back for in-person …
Read More »White House press secretary McEnany has COVID-19
(AP) White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus. McEnany …
Read More »Jefferson City man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City man is badly hurt in a motorcycle crash. Police say Justin Owens laid his bike down and slid off Highway 50 and 63 near …
Read More »Four Parson staff members test positive for COVID-19
(AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s office says four of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The governor officially returned to work Monday after being in …
Read More »Callaway County Route D bridge opens over I-70
The new Callaway County Route D bridge over I-70 is now open to traffic. Contractors have been working for months to replace that bridge east of the …
Read More »Suspect arrested after downtown Columbia shooting
Police make an arrest after a weekend shooting in downtown Columbia. Officers say there were gunshots near Ninth and Cherry streets Saturday night at around 10:15 p.m. …
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