(AP) Four people have been arrested and more than a dozen weapons seized at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned in conjunction …
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Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices
(AP) Thousands of Cubans have marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis. Sunday’s …
Read More »Severe storms possible in mid-Missouri this weekend
Be aware of a severe storm threat this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Jayson Gosselin says mid-Missouri should see some heavy storms coming through the area starting …
Read More »One arrested after man shot in head in Moberly
Authorities make an arrest after someone is shot in the head in downtown Moberly. Police say they found a man lying on the ground with a gunshot …
Read More »CPD officer gets two years probation in four-year old’s death
A Columbia police officer is sentenced to two years of probation in the death of a four-year old girl. Andria Heese received her sentence in court Thursday. …
Read More »Family of man killed in Jefferson City wall collapse files lawsuit
The family of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse at a Jefferson City work site is suing the contractors and property owner. ABC 17 reports …
Read More »Cole County health director on coronavirus Delta variant
The Delta variant of coronavirus has a toehold on mid-Missouri. Cole County Health Director Kristi Campbell says it has been here for at least one month. “From …
Read More »SNPartners named “Dealership of the Year” by Farm Magazine
A local farm equipment company earned national recognition this week. Farm Equipment magazine announced that Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners has been named its 2021 Dealership of the Year. …
Read More »Gov. Parson doesn’t want door-to-door vaccine help
(AP) Federal officials are pushing back after Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he doesn’t want government employees going door-to-door to urge people to get vaccinated. Missouri asked …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (July 9)
Mid-Missouri is still seeing higher coronavirus case increases. Boone County reported 58 new cases Thursday. Active cases went up, to 358. Hospitalizations went down a little, to …
Read More »‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 date for US exit from Afghanistan
(AP) President Joe Biden says the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31. He delivered an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war …
Read More »Burgers’ Smokehouse to buy Virginia meat company
(AP) Edwards Virginia Smokehouse says it will be sold to Missouri-based Burgers’ Smokehouse, ending a 95-year run for the family business known for its specialty hams. Burgers’ …
Read More »Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency
(AP) Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections in the capital. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga …
Read More »2 US men, ex-Colombia soldiers held in Haiti assassination
(AP) Seventeen suspects have been detained so far in the stunning assassination of Haiti’s president, and Haitian authorities say two are believed to hold dual U.S.-Haitian citizenship …
Read More »Callaway County deputies looking for theft suspect after chase
Authorities are searching for a Callaway County theft suspect that ran away from cops. Brett Shepherd is accused of stealing from a Millersburg store Wednesday and a …
Read More »Holts Summit man dies in lawnmower accident
A Holts Summit man dies after a lawnmower accident. The Highway Patrol says Leland Schweiss was on his riding mower at his home on County Road 390 …
Read More »State rep Walsh announces bid for 4th District congressional seat
Ashland state representative Sara Walsh is running for Congress. The Republican made the announcement at a rally in Columbia Wednesday. She is vying for the 4th District …
Read More »Columbia man seriously injured in motorized scooter crash
A motorized scooter crashes on I-70, landing a Columbia man in the hospital. The Highway Patrol says Dannie Rice was driving on the interstate just west of …
Read More »Gov. Parson signs COVID-19 liability protection bill
Gov. Mike Parson signs a COVID-19 liability protection bill into law. The legislation approved Wednesday is meant to protect businesses, schools, healthcare providers and religious organizations from …
Read More »Boone County issues health advisory as COVID-19 cases rise
Boone County’s health department has issued a health advisory amid rising coronavirus cases. Health officials said Wednesday they strongly recommend that folks wear a mask indoors whether …
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