(AP) The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The …
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Missouri moves to Phase 2 of coronavirus vaccinations Monday
Missouri opens up coronavirus vaccinations to people in Phase Two on Monday. That phase includes everyone working in higher education, the government, and several other sectors. It …
Read More »One arrested after gunshots in west Columbia
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a suspect after gunshots in west Columbia. ABC 17 reports deputies found evidence of 15 gunshots on West Millbrook Drive near Scott …
Read More »Jefferson City man convicted of assault, acquitted of murder
A Jefferson City man no longer faces murder charges in a 2017 killing. ABC 17 reports Dana Day Junior was convicted of first and second degree assault …
Read More »Two more Tigers enter transfer portal
Two more Mizzou basketball players have entered the transfer portal. Reports confirmed by 93.9 The Eagle on Saturday say junior forward Parker Braun will transfer from the …
Read More »Video of Floyd arrest may appear early at ex-cop’s trial
(AP) A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video …
Read More »England embarks on major easing of lockdown
(AP) England is embarking on a major easing of its latest coronavirus lockdown that came into force at the start of the year, with families and friends …
Read More »Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar air strikes
(AP) Thai authorities along the country’s border with Myanmar are bracing for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes by the Myanmar military. …
Read More »Suez Canal blockage adds to pressure points in global trade
(AP) Delays in freeing a mammoth container ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal have highlighted still more pressure points in global trade, a year after supply chains …
Read More »(AUDIO) Schmitt explains decision to run for U.S. Senate
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced this week he’s running for U.S. Senate in 2022. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
Read More »(AUDIO) New Columbia school superintendent H. Brian Yearwood
Dr. H. Brian Yearwood will take over as Columbia Public Schools superintendent in July. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
Read More »CPD: Remains found in Columbia park could belong to Mengqi Ji
Columbia police said Thursday night that human remains found in Rock Bridge Memorial Park could belong to a missing Columbia mother. Police were investigating at Rock Bridge …
Read More »Assault charges filed after Moberly bar fight
Two men from out-of-state face assault charges after a fight in Moberly. Police say the suspects knocked a guy unconscious at about 10 p.m. Thursday in the …
Read More »Tornado outbreak strikes Alabama, Georgia; at least 5 dead
(AP) Blaring tornado sirens and howling winds roared across parts of western Georgia early Friday as severe storms pounded southern states. Meteorologists say a large, dangerous tornado …
Read More »Biden leaves door open for Senate changes to advance agenda
(AP) — President Joe Biden at his first news conference left the door open to backing fundamental changes in Senate procedure to muscle key parts of his …
Read More »Dominion Voting sues Fox for $1.6B over 2020 election claims
(AP) — Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed in an effort to boost …
Read More »Missouri House committee votes down Medicaid expansion
(AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted against funding a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid health care for low-income adults. The GOP-led House Budget Committee on Thursday voted 20-9 …
Read More »Missouri bill for limits on COVID shutdowns fails in Senate
(AP) — A legislative attempt to put checks on local Missouri health officials’ powers during emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic has failed. Senators voted 19-11 against the …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (March 26)
Boone County reported its 85th death from COVID-19 Thursday. Health officials say the patient was between 60 and 64 years old. The county reported just 14 new …
Read More »Georgia Gov. Kemp signs GOP election bill amid an outcry
(AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn protests as he signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections. The law passed Thursday places new …
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