(AP) — Police shot and killed a 27-year-old Black man on a Philadelphia street after yelling at him to drop his knife, sparking violent protests that police …
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California braces for more fire danger from winds
(AP) — California is bracing for another round of fire danger from gusts even as crews battle two southern blazes that have left more than 100,000 under …
Read More »Capital Region acquires coronavirus rapid tests
If you have to get a coronavirus test, you probably will not have to wait several days for results like you did in April. “[In April] it …
Read More »Wintry mix causes several accidents in Mid-Missouri
A wintry mix of precipitation on Monday morning caused several accidents in mid-Missouri. The biggest issues were north and west of Columbia. Authorities reported several accidents on …
Read More »17-year-old shot and killed in south Columbia
A 17-year-old is shot and killed in southwest Columbia. Police say Bryant Wilks II was shot at about 1 a.m. Sunday on Brookside Lane near Bethel Church …
Read More »Chiefs cruise past Lock, Broncos 43-16
The Chiefs scored on offense, defense, and special teams in a 43-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday in snowy Denver. Dan Sorensen returned an interception by …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (Oct. 26)
Boone County saw a decrease in active coronavirus cases Monday. There were 25 new positives on Monday, and 340 active cases. Hospitalizations went up a lot, to …
Read More »Biden, Trump focus on battleground states in 11th-hour pitch
(AP) — President Donald Trump plans to intensify an already breakneck travel schedule in the final full week of the presidential campaign, overlooking a surge of coronavirus …
Read More »Democrats ask Pence to skip Barrett vote over COVID-19 risk
(AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, but Democratic leaders are asking Vice President Mike Pence to …
Read More »Cole clerk reports no issues so far with added absentee voting
It’s been smooth sailing so far with absentee ballots at the Cole County Clerk’s office. Steve Korsmeyer says lots of folks have been voting early since the …
Read More »St. Louis man driving stolen car caught in local creek
A K9 unit sniffs out a felony suspect that investigators say was hiding in a creek. They say Javon Williams ditched a stolen car near the Kingdom …
Read More »Texas man arrested after 120 mph chase on Highway 63
Authorities catch a man they say was going 120 miles an hour on Highway 63. Ashland police picked up the chase early Saturday morning. The chase ended …
Read More »Missouri grinds out 1st victory over Kentucky in five years
(AP) — Larry Rountree carried 37 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns, leading Missouri to a grinding 20-10 victory over Kentucky. The Tigers played stingy defense …
Read More »McBaine Burr Oak Tree hit by lightning
One of Boone County’s most iconic landmarks is hit by lightning. The McBaine Burr Oak south of Columbia caught fire during the storms on Friday morning. Boone …
Read More »US sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000
(AP) — The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease’s …
Read More »Man arrested in deadly Columbia hit-and-run
Columbia police make an arrest days after a deadly hit-and-run. James Pittard, 63, was booked into Boone County Jail on Thursday morning on several charges, including involuntary …
Read More »UPDATE: Moniteau County kidnapping suspect in custody
Moniteau County authorities say a kidnapping suspect is in custody. They said Christopher Winter was arrested on Friday night. Winter allegedly tried to kidnap a woman at …
Read More »Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
(AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fought over how to tame the raging coronavirus during the campaign’s closing debate, largely shelving the rancor that overshadowed …
Read More »CPS Superintendent Stiepleman to retire
The Columbia Public Schools superintendent is retiring. Peter Stiepleman made the announcement during Thursday morning’s board of education work session. He said in a written statement it …
Read More »Columbia school board considers in-person options for older students
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education talks about plans to return middle and high school students to some in-person learning. The board during Monday’s work session …
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