Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones had an update on shots allegedly fired at police officers downtown early Thursday, and his department’s ban on chokeholds, when he joined …

(AP) — Lloyd J. Austin, the West Point graduate who rose to the Army’s elite ranks and marched through racial barriers in a 41-year career, has won …

(AP) — The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President …

A Columbia man is accused of severely beating a woman. Police say the assault happened on Thursday morning on King Salmon Way near Scott Boulevard. The victim …

COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped again in Boone County on Friday, to 77. Right now, they are at the lowest levels seen in months. They are still putting a …

(AP) — Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the …

(AP) — The Missouri Legislature is planning to open a rapid testing clinic for potential COVID-19 cases in the Capitol building, after the session began with an …

(AP) — Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will …

(AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to …

Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday the Missouri National Guard will staff nine large sites throughout the state devoted to coronavirus vaccinations. There will be a site in …

The vice president of the Columbia Public Schools board will not seek re-election. Susan Blackburn’s term ends in April. Here are the candidates who filed in time …

(AP) — Three new Democratic senators have been sworn into office, giving Democrats the majority in the Senate. In a first vote, the Senate has confirmed President …

The Fulton man who was seriously injured after a fire this week has died. Police said Wednesday James Morrison passed away at the hospital. He was 68. …

COVID-19 hospitalizations are at the lowest levels seen in months in Boone County. The 80 hospitalizations as of Thursday are still putting a strain on resources though. …

Charges were filed Wednesday against a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Jefferson City. Authorities say David Lee, 50, picked up a woman …

(AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP …

(AP) — Police say a group of about 150 protesters carrying anti-Biden and anti-police signs marched in Portland streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party …

(AP) — Missouri’s only abortion provider says it is performing fewer abortions because state restrictions are prompting many women to drive to a nearby clinic in Illinois. …

(AP) — A Missouri appeals court has rejected a second appeal by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner challenging her removal as prosecutor against Mark McCloskey, who …

(AP) Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation …