A Columbia man who served 23 years as Columbia’s fire chief has passed away, at the age of 84. The Columbia Fire Department says retired Fire Chief …
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Missouri Capitol dome shines red and blue, for 9-11 anniversary
Residents and motorists in downtown Jefferson City and along Highway 54 noticed the Missouri Capitol dome shining red and blue Saturday night through early Sunday morning. Governor …
Read More »(AUDIO): Decorated Naval Officer Mike Haffner joins “Wake Up Columbia,” to reflect on 9-11
State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning to reflect on the 20-year 9-11 anniversary. He’s a highly decorated Naval officer who …
Read More »Investigation into murder suspect JT McLean continues in mid-Missouri and South Dakota
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say a Kaiser couple murdered in their home near the Lake of the Ozarks are related to one of suspect JT McLean’s ex-wives. …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor to speak at Saturday’s 9-11 remembrance ceremony
A wreath-laying ceremony is set for Saturday morning in Columbia in remembrance of those who were killed in the September 11th terror attacks 20 years ago. The …
Read More »Jefferson City’s veterans plaza rededication ceremony is Saturday
TAPS and a 21-gun salute are planned for Saturday morning’s rededication ceremony for the Jefferson City Veterans Plaza. The ceremony starts at 10:30 am on the plaza, …
Read More »2,977 names of those killed in 9-11 terror attacks to be read Friday evening in Jefferson City
Bagpipers from the Pipe and Drum Corps will be performing Amazing Grace during tonight’s opening ceremony of Missouri’s Patriot Day events in Jefferson City. The opening ceremony …
Read More »UPDATE: Miller County sheriff: JT McLean now suspected of killing Kaiser couple too
Sheriff’s deputies in mid-Missouri’s Miller County say a murder suspect who killed himself overnight in South Dakota is now suspected of killing a man and a woman …
Read More »BREAKING: Murder suspect McLean found dead in South Dakota
A mid-Missouri man charged with killing a Fulton teacher and her daughter has been found dead in rural South Dakota, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. We’ve …
Read More »9-11 memorial arrives at Missouri Capitol
A mobile 9-11 memorial has arrived in Jefferson City, ahead of this weekend’s Patriot Day events. The memorial arrived Wednesday at the fire firefighter memorial in Kingdom …
Read More »Columbia state lawmaker’s farmers market legislation is now law
Bipartisan legislation allowing Missouri women and children eligible for WIC to use their benefits at local farmers markets is now in effect. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed …
Read More »Work near I-70 Rocheport bridge begins tonight
You can expect some delays tonight, as overnight work starts near the I-70 Rocheport bridge to prepare for construction of a new $240 bridge project. The state …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey, who’s running for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination, joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning. He discussed his recent visit to the …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker who lost husband to COVID recommends small medical device for everyone
An Ashland state lawmaker who lost her husband in August to COVID is urging you to purchase a pulse/oxygen meter. It’s a simple device that you can …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone Electric could switch crews this weekend in Baton Rouge
Columbia-based Boone Electric says 75 percent of power has now been restored in hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A ten-member Boone Electric crew continues to restore power this …
Read More »Jefferson City’s mayor says COVID numbers trending in right direction
Jefferson City’s mayor says the number of Cole County residents testing positive for COVID has started to decline since mid-August. Mayor Carrie Tergin presented a pandemic update …
Read More »Detailed list of planned park projected approved by Columbia’s City Council
Columbia’s City Council has voted to support a resolution approving a list of projects expected to be funded, if voters approve a park sales tax extension in …
Read More »Motorcyclist killed Tuesday in Jefferson City
Jefferson City authorities say a motorcyclist has been killed in Tuesday morning’s collision on Missouri Boulevard and Ohio Street. Investigators say 46-year-old James W. Baysinger died, after …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Sara Walsh appears live on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live for a few segments on Tuesday morning. She talked about losing her husband and best friend, Steve. …
Read More »UPDATE: Major crash investigation is underway on Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City
Authorities say traffic is now back to normal in the 800 block of Missouri Boulevard, near Ohio. Jefferson City Police have been working a major crash in …
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