On Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday, Rep. Chuck Basye breaks down the end of the state legislative session, including his support of parents wanting to record IEP …
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American adding fifth daily flight out of Columbia
Business is picking back up at Columbia Regional Airport. The city announced Monday that American Airlines will add a fifth daily flight in June. Three will go …
Read More »CPS board to hear update on elementary school boundaries
The superintendent has another COVID-19 update for the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education scheduled for Monday night. The district lifted some pandemic restrictions last week, including …
Read More »MoDot starts pavement work on Stadium Blvd. Monday
Would you like fewer potholes on Stadium Boulevard? Crews in Columbia start overnight work putting a new driving surface on the busy road on Monday. Expect delays …
Read More »MU Health Care relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions Monday
More relaxed visitor guidelines start Monday at MU Health Care. Most adult inpatients will be allowed two designated visitors now. The hours expanded by four hours, now …
Read More »Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting
(AP) — A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado, slaying six adults before killing himself Sunday. Police say the shooting happened just after midnight …
Read More »(AUDIO) Ameren Missouri on electric vehicle charging stations
A new report finds electric vehicle sales in the U.S. were up 81% in the first quarter of 2021. Does Missouri have the charging stations to support …
Read More »Columbia police locate runaway teenager
Columbia police say a runaway teen has been found safe. CPD said on Saturday that 14-year-old Jessica Murray had been located, unharmed. Murray had last been seen …
Read More »Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert
(AP) — Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert called …
Read More »More than 300 Palestinians hurt in Jerusalem holy site clash
(AP) — Israeli police firing tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets have clashed with Palestinian stone-throwers at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site on Monday. It was …
Read More »Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
(AP) — The shutdown of the pipeline that carries gasoline and other fuel from Texas to the Northeast is continuing. The Biden administration says an “all-hands-on-deck” effort …
Read More »China defends handling of rocket that fell to Earth
(AP) — China is defending its handling of a rocket booster that burned up over the Indian Ocean and says it is unfairly being held to different …
Read More »JC councilman looks forward to Bicentennial Bridge opening
Even if you’ve lived in Jefferson City for years, you may not have gotten a good view of the Missouri River. That’s why Councilman Ron Fitzwater says …
Read More »James T. Scott lynching marker vandalized
Columbia police are investigating after someone vandalized the James T. Scott lynching historical marker. City officials said Friday the marker was taken off its base and found …
Read More »Bill for limited Missouri school voucher program passes
(AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved a tax credit program to pay for kids to go to private schools. The Republican-led Senate voted 20-13 Thursday to send …
Read More »Graduation ceremonies for 2021 students start at Mizzou
Graduation ceremonies start Friday for the 2021 class at Mizzou. The university will hold a series of socially-distanced ceremonies May 7-9 at Mizzou Arena. More of those …
Read More »US employers added just 266K jobs in April as hiring slows
(AP) — America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers …
Read More »Salem man in jail after attempted robbery at Columbia Walmart
A Salem man is in jail after an attempted robbery in Columbia last week. Police said Thursday they arrested James Hanks Jr. on suspicion of first degree …
Read More »Police: Suspect who held hostages at Minnesota bank arrested
(AP) — Police in Minnesota say a man accused of holding five employees hostage at a bank has been captured after an hourslong standoff. St. Cloud police …
Read More »National Guard drawing down operations at mass vaccinations
The state will end National Guard operations at mass vaccination sites by June 1. Governor Parson on Thursday pointed to decreased demand for the shots as the …
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