Police in Mexico, Missouri have arrested the guy that shot at a home earlier this week. Officers say Trayvon Walls, 30, was arrested Friday after being released …
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MSHP on lookout for drunk drivers during long weekend
Highway Patrol troopers want you to stay safe on the roads during this long weekend. Troopers said Thursday they will increase their presence at popular getaway spots …
Read More »CPS, Mizzou lifting mask requirements
Some local schools are lifting more mask requirements soon. Mizzou will no longer require masks indoors, starting Tuesday. Columbia Public Schools will also get rid of its …
Read More »Mizzou softball hosts NCAA Super Regionals vs. James Madison
Mizzou softball will go for its first College World Series appearance since 2011 during the Super Regionals this weekend. The Tigers will host a best-of-three series against …
Read More »Jefferson City sex offender accused of stalking young girl
A registered sex offender in Jefferson City is accused of trying to contact a young girl. Police arrested Norman Jolly this week. He’s now been charged with …
Read More »Molina’s double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs
(AP) Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have …
Read More »Patrol probe claims Missouri lawmaker had sex as on-duty cop
(AP) The Missouri Highway Patrol is reviewing claims that a state lawmaker had sex with a drunk 19 year old while serving as a police officer in …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Regional Airport manager on recent rise in air travel
Mike Parks from Columbia Regional Airport joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday to talk about the recent rise in air travel at COU, and how the new …
Read More »Social spending, business tax hike drive $6T Biden budget
(AP) President Joe Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal for next year would run a $1.8 trillion federal government deficit despite a raft of new tax increases on …
Read More »After delays, GOP poised to black bipartisan 1/6 riot probe
(AP) Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. That action would dash …
Read More »Marijuana arrests in state parks drop after policy changes
(AP) Missouri officials say arrests for marijuana use in state parks have dropped dramatically after policy changes prompted by the legalization of medical marijuana. The parks department …
Read More »Suspect dead after police-involved shooting in west Columbia
An officer-involved shooting in west Columbia leaves a wanted man dead. Police say they found James Sears III, 38, at the Petro Mart at the intersection of …
Read More »Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain expected Thursday
Some thunderstorms are bringing heavy rainfall to mid-Missouri Thursday National Weather Service meteorologist Melissa Byrd says that rain might continue on through the afternoon. “The rain gradually …
Read More »Two dead, another injured after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning near Fulton
Two people near Fulton are dead and another is seriously hurt after an apparent case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies say they got to …
Read More »Authorities ID 8 victims of California railyard shooting
(AP) Authorities have identified eight people killed by a gunman at a California railyard on Wednesday before the gunman took his own life. They range in age …
Read More »Edman hits 2 HRs, Cards beat White Sox 4-0 to avoid sweep
(AP) Tommy Edman hit two home runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 to avoid a three-game sweep. Edman connected against Carlos …
Read More »Biden orders more intel investigation of COVID-19 origin
(AP) President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins. After months of minimizing the possibility the coronavirus …
Read More »Boone County hosting more walk-in vaccine clinics
Walk-ins are welcome at a coronavirus vaccine clinic in Hallsville. Vaccinators will be at Hallsville Community Center on Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. First and second …
Read More »Physician warns Tokyo Olympics could spread variants
(AP) A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus. Dr. Naoto …
Read More »Columbia man hurt after crash on I-70
A Columbia man is seriously hurt after a crash in Callaway County. The Highway Patrol says Princeston Little’s car traveled off the right side of westbound I-70 …
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