(AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign …
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Woman arrested after fire south of Columbia
A Columbia woman is arrested after a fire just south of town. Police say Myrna Asberry, 55, is accused of first-degree arson, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree …
Read More »Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
(AP) — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border. …
Read More »Blues hockey great Bob Plager killed in car accident
(AP) — Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Bob Plager was killed Wednesday in a car crash in St. Louis. He was 78. Police said Plager was alone …
Read More »Schmitt announces push for U.S. Senate
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced on Wednesday he is running for U.S. Senate in 2022. AG @Eric_Schmitt is running for United States Senate in 2022. See …
Read More »AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after US rift
(AP) AstraZeneca says that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study. The announcement late Wednesday was the latest in …
Read More »States sue to undo Biden pause on US oil & gas lease sales
(AP) — Louisiana and a dozen other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters. …
Read More »Osage Co. authorities investigate alleged assault at Linn school
Osage County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an alleged assault that happened in a Linn school. The Sheriff served a subpoena to the Osage R-2 School Board …
Read More »Father due in court over accidental shooting of son in Fayette
The Fayette man facing criminal charges in the shooting death of his 15-year-old son was due in court on Thursday morning. Eddie Valencia was scheduled to have …
Read More »AP: A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post
(AP) The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal …
Read More »New Columbia/Boone County health order takes effect Wednesday
Boone County’s new health order takes effect at noon Mar. 24. The order ends occupancy and group limits at businesses like bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. They …
Read More »Capital Region vaccinating 500 people
Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City planned to give 500 people the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday. Call the hospital at 573-632-5152 and press 1 to see …
Read More »Police arrest two after armed robbery at Stadium Blvd. Petro Mart
Columbia police arrest two people suspected of an armed robbery. Police said they arrested Howard Craft, 20, and Tyrese Craft, 17, on Tuesday. Investigators say a man …
Read More »Authorities investigate officer-involved shooting in Randolph County
More details come out after a Randolph County deputy shoots a suspect. The Highway Patrol says the deputy was responding to calls at around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday …
Read More »Official: Colorado shooting suspect prone to rage, delusions
(AP) — Law enforcement officials and former associates of a 21-year-old accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket described the suspect as someone prone to …
Read More »Pinson to transfer from Mizzou basketball
Xavier Pinson is probably leaving Mizzou basketball. The junior point guard has entered the transfer portal, a team source confirmed on Tuesday. Pinson also said he was …
Read More »Former Mizzou star English hired as coach at George Mason
(AP) — Former NBA player and college assistant Kim English has been hired to coach George Mason’s men’s basketball team. The announcement comes a week after the …
Read More »White House: North Korea conducted short-range missile test
(AP) — The White House says North Korea fired short-range missiles this past weekend, just days after the sister of Kim Jong Un threatened the United States …
Read More »Massive cargo ship turns sideways, blocks Egypt’s Suez Canal
(AP) — A massive cargo ship has turned sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping. Traffic on the narrow …
Read More »Israel vote deadlock: Netanyahu appears short of majority
(AP) — Uncertainty hovered over the outcome of Israel’s parliamentary election Wednesday. Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sworn political rivals determined to depose him are lacking …
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