(AP) Thousands are packing into the Afghan capital’s airport, rushing the tarmac and pushing onto planes in desperate attempts to flee the country after the Taliban overthrew …
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Gunshots reported in northeast Columbia
Someone allegedly fired gunshots in northeast Columbia. Police say they got to an area of Rice Road near Boyd Lane at around 3:20 a.m. Saturday. They found …
Read More »Hauswirth to join 93.9 The Eagle as news director
Zimmer Communications is proud to announce that Brian Hauswirth has been hired as the next news director for 93.9 The Eagle. He will become the newest member …
Read More »(AUDIO) Lakeside Ashland developer Nic Parks joins CEO Roundtable
Construction is underway on Lakeside Ashland, an entertainment development near Ashland that will include an outdoor movie theater, games and more. But some residents have sued the …
Read More »Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
(AP) The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is soaring as rescuers race to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential …
Read More »Arenado homers in 3rd straight, Cards finish sweep of Royals
(AP) Nolan Arenado homered for the third straight game, Tyler O’Neill hit one right after him and the St. Louis Cardinals completed an in-state sweep of the …
Read More »Missouri’s 1st, 2nd Districts could be redistricting targets
(AP) The exodus from St. Louis city to the suburbs could mean changes for the area’s congressional seats when it comes time for redistricting. An Associated Press …
Read More »US mulls COVID vaccine boosters for elderly as early as fall
(AP) The director of the National Institutes of Health is warning of tough days ahead amid surging COVID-19 infections. Dr. Francis Collins says the U.S. could decide …
Read More »Roots N Blues to require vaccination proof for entry
A popular Columbia music festival will require attendees to show proof of vaccination. Officials with the Roots N Blues Festival announced the change Thursday. They say people …
Read More »Man sentenced to 13 years in prison after sexual abuse
An Iberia man will serve 13 years in prison after admitting to sexual abuse. ABC 17 reports David Gene Lee pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 19-year …
Read More »Missouri State Fair returns to full capacity
Missouri’s state fair is back. Gov. Mike Parson was on hand to announce the beginning of the fair in Sedalia Thursday. It’s the first time in two …
Read More »Census data shows 12.9% population growth in Boone County
Boone County showed significant population growth over the last decade. Data from the 2020 census was released Thursday. It says Boone County’s population went up by 12.9%, …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Chamber of Commerce Director Matt McCormick joins Wake Up Columbia
Matt McCormick, the director of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday to talk about the challenges that still face businesses during the …
Read More »LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
(AP) Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the …
Read More »Missouri tops 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 during pandemic
(AP) The death toll from COVID-19 in Missouri has now topped 10,000. The state health department’s coronavirus dashboard on Thursday showed 20 new deaths, bringing the total …
Read More »US sending 3K troops for partial Afghan embassy evacuation
(AP) Just weeks before the U.S. military is scheduled to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Pentagon is rushing 3,000 fresh troops to the Kabul airport to …
Read More »Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
(AP) U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from …
Read More »Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
(AP) Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not …
Read More »Jefferson City man gets federal prison sentence for child porn
A Jefferson City man will spend 13 years in prison for receiving child porn on the internet. A federal judge handed down the sentence to Dana Paul …
Read More »Parson: Vaccinations increasing since announcing incentive program
Missouri will start drawing lucky winners Friday as part of its vaccine incentive program. People in the state that have gotten the shot are eligible to win …
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