(AP) — The evidence heard by a Kentucky grand jury in the police killing of Breonna Taylor reveals a drug raid plagued by fear and confusion. The …
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Trump says he and first lady tested positive for coronavirus
(AP) — President Donald Trump said early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the …
Read More »Mizzou, Columbia police investigate reported gunshot
Police investigate a reported gunshot near Mizzou and downtown Columbia. Witnesses tell investigators they saw the shooter get out of a car and fire once at someone …
Read More »Bullets damage car near Douglass Park
Investigators are also looking for two suspects after gunshots near Columbia’s Douglass Park. Officers found shell casings on Trinity Place near Pendleton Street at about 1:30 p.m. …
Read More »US hiring slows for 3rd month in sign of struggling economy
(AP) — America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election …
Read More »Columbia/Boone County health order extended to Oct. 20
Columbia and Boone County health officials plan to extend their current health order until Oct. 20. The order forces bars and restaurants to close at 10:30 p.m. …
Read More »Cardinals blow early lead, lose Wild Card matchup at Padres
(AP) Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers each hit two home runs and Manny Machado also connected for the San Diego Padres, who rallied to beat the …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Oct. 2)
Officials reported a small increase in active coronavirus cases in Boone County. There were 57 new positives on Friday, and active cases rose by five to 333. …
Read More »Local judge former student of Supreme Court nominee
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has a big fan in Jefferson City. Municipal Judge Brian Stumpe says he remembers a fellow student who was struggling in …
Read More »Fire damages Rocheport home
Fire does damage to a house in Rocheport. Boone County Fire crews responded to the fire on Howard St. on Thursday afternoon. One person had to go …
Read More »Columbia man arrested on child porn charges
A Columbia man is arrested on felony child pornography charges. Boone County authorities arrested Bill Knowles II at an apartment on East Circle on Thursday. They got …
Read More »Mizzou enrollment up for second straight year
Enrollment at Mizzou is up for the second straight year. The school said Thursday it is up 3.5%, to 31,105 students. MU said it was up about …
Read More »State unemployment claims lowest since mid-March; U.S. layoffs remain elevated
The Missouri Department of Labor reported the lowest number of weekly initial unemployment claims since March. There were 7,324 claims for the week ending Sept. 26. That …
Read More »CPS board to hold special session on in-person learning plan
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education calls a special session for an update on a return to some in-person learning. A district spokesperson said on Wednesday …
Read More »Gov. Parson: Both he and wife have recovered from COVID-19
Governor Parson says both he and his wife have recovered from COVID-19. The governor said Wednesday neither he nor the First Lady, Teresa Parson, are experiencing symptoms …
Read More »Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres’ return to playoffs
(AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (Oct. 1)
Active coronavirus case numbers hold fairly steady locally. Boone County reported 38 new cases on Thursday. Active cases dropped by seven, to 328. Hospitalizations rose to a …
Read More »Debate commission says it will make changes to format
(AP) — The presidential debate commission says it will make changes to future debate formats to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald …
Read More »Trump signs temporary government funding bill
(AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown when the new fiscal …
Read More »NFL postpones Steelers-Titans until later in season
(AP) — The NFL has postponed Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game at Tennessee until later in the season after one additional Titans player and one personnel member tested …
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