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Woman, two kids injured in Callaway County crash
A Mexico woman and two small kids are hurt after a crash in Callaway County. The Highway Patrol says Heather Pauley’s car went airborne off the side …
Read More »Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden prepping for debate
(AP) President Donald Trump is hopping from one must-win stop on his electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate that may …
Read More »Grand juror speaks after judge ruling in Breonna Taylor case
(AP) A grand juror who won a court fight to speak publicly about the Breonna Taylor investigation is taking issue with statements by Kentucky’s attorney general. The …
Read More »Owners surrender control of Holiday Inn Executive Center
A well-known spot for big events is changing hands in Columbia. Owner Kathy Baker said on social media on Tuesday that she and her husband, Ed Baker, …
Read More »Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker
The Jefferson City Council voted on Monday night to remove a Confederate marker. Opponents called it racist. The city’s Human Rights Commission joined those calling for the …
Read More »Health director points to several factors in Boone County order extension
Boone County’s health director explains the reasons behind the latest extension to her health order. Stephanie Browning told the Columbia City Council on Monday night she wants …
Read More »Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
(AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and …
Read More »Chiefs, Edwards-Helaire run away with 26-17 win over Bills
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes didn’t mind taking a back seat to rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack. With the Buffalo Bills working hard …
Read More »Commission approves changes to next presidential debate
(AP) President Donald Trump plans to attend Thursday’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden despite rule changes — opposed by his campaign — that are meant to …
Read More »One hospitalized after JC house fire
One person is sent to the hospital after a Jefferson City house fire. It started before 1 p.m. Monday on Moreland Avenue a little south of Lincoln …
Read More »‘Running angry’: Trump attacks Dr. Fauci, press and polls
(AP) — President Donald Trump has come out swinging against Dr. Anthony Fauci and polls that show Trump trailing Democrat Joe Biden in key battleground states. The …
Read More »Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis
(AP) — Jeff Bridges says he is being treated for lymphoma and his prognosis is good. The actor channeled his The Dude character from “The Big Lebowski” …
Read More »Columbia police investigate fatal hit-and-run
Someone dies in a Columbia hit-and-run. Police say a newer-model white Volkswagen Jetta hit a pedestrian on Sunday night on Paris Road near Highway 63. Christine Horn …
Read More »(AUDIO) Text claiming to be from Rowden a hoax
Columbia’s state senator is the target of a campaign hoax weeks before the election. Someone sent out a text over the weekend pretending to be Caleb Rowden, …
Read More »Columbia elementary students start in-person learning Monday
Columbia Public Schools students start learning in-person on Monday for the first time since March. Kids in elementary grades are back four days a week. Masks are …
Read More »Columbia City Council gets COVID-19 update Monday
Another update on Columbia and Boone County’s COVID-19 response is on the agenda for Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Health director Stephanie Browning extended the latest …
Read More »Long lines as Missouri medical marijuana dispensaries open
(AP) — Missouri’s first licensed marijuana dispensaries opened this weekend in the St. Louis area with long lines. Two dispensaries run by N’Bliss opened Saturday in Ellisville …
Read More »Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip
(AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on offense over the weekend as both campaigned in states they are trying to flip during the …
Read More »World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
(AP) — The world’s number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million. The milestone was hit Monday according to Johns Hopkins University, which collates tallies …
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