(AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back last summer. Kenosha …
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US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’
(AP) — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s …
Read More »Police: Protesters outside Sen. Hawley’s home were peaceful
(AP) Protesters who gathered outside the Virginia home of Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Monday evening were peaceful and they left when police explained they were violating …
Read More »19-year-old shot in Columbia
A 19-year-old man is taken to the hospital after multiple gunshots in Columbia. Police say the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Monday close to Old Highway …
Read More »Columbia council approves federal coronavirus relief funds
Big bucks are officially on the way to help Columbia pay for costs tied to the coronavirus. The city council on Monday night approved accepting $6,183,239.28. “This …
Read More »Columbia man dead after police shooting in Jefferson City
A Columbia man is dead after a shooting involving police at a Jefferson City shopping center. The Highway Patrol said James Reising, 59, died in the shooting …
Read More »Rowden eyes education changes in 2021 session
Some students will not be working in-person this week, but state lawmakers are. The new legislative session starts Wednesday. Columbia state Sen. Caleb Rowden says a lack …
Read More »Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake
(AP) — Georgia voters are set to decide the balance of power in Congress in a pair of high-stakes Senate runoff elections that will help determine President-elect …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 5)
Boone County reported another death from COVID-19 Tuesday. Health official said the patient was between 65 and 69 years old. There have been 59 total deaths from …
Read More »Danforth: Electoral college challenge ‘highly destructive’
(AP) — Former Sen. John Danforth says the effort by Sen. Josh Hawley and others to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory is a “radical” and “highly …
Read More »Troopers shoot suspect at Highway Patrol HQ
(AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol says troopers shot a man who came to a troop headquarters in suburban Kansas City with an assault-type rifle. Patrol …
Read More »Proud Boys leader arrested, accused of burning church banner
(AP) — Police in the nation’s capital have arrested the leader of the Proud Boys for burning a Black Lives Matter sign that was torn down from …
Read More »England faces lockdown that will last at least six weeks
(AP) — A new national lockdown in England will last for at least six weeks as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens …
Read More »Men’s March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana
(AP) — The NCAA says this year’s men’s college basketball tournament will be played entirely in Indiana. Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil …
Read More »UPDATE: missing Columbia 12-year-old found safe
Columbia police say a missing child has been found safe. They said 12-year-old Jewely Clark left her home on White Gate Drive late Saturday night or early …
Read More »Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes
(AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential election, repeatedly citing …
Read More »Basye pushes transfer option for families wanting in-seat learning
Expect some education reform bills in the Missouri legislature in 2021. Rep. Chuck Basye is pushing in House Bill 514 to give families the option to let …
Read More »Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult two years
(AP) — Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly reelected as House speaker. Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe …
Read More »Columbia council set to accept coronavirus relief money
The Columbia City Council on Monday night was scheduled to vote on emergency approval of federal coronavirus relief money. Boone County awarded the city $6,183,239.28 in CARES …
Read More »More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
(AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets …
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