MU Health Care staff moved 14 patients and their families from Women’s and Children’s on Keene to University Hospital on Tuesday, the first step in creating a …
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Columbia councilman: CPD officers are working a lot of overtime, trying to prevent downtown violence
A city councilman says Columbia Police are working long hours to stop downtown violence. There have been eight downtown shootings since mid-September, and Councilman Matt Pitzer tells …
Read More »Prayer interfaith walk planned for Sunday afternoon in downtown Columbia
A Columbia mayoral candidate says a prayer interfaith walk is planned for Sunday afternoon in downtown Columbia, to meditate and pray for peace and safety after the …
Read More »Probation could be revoked for mid-Missouri woman who led officers on pursuit through multiple counties
A Jefferson City woman who led authorities on a pursuit through three counties could be heading back to prison. Jefferson City Police officers say 36-year-old Erin Starke …
Read More »Former Heisman winner Tim Tebow to headline March church conference in Columbia
A two-time college football national champion and former Heisman Trophy winner will be in Columbia in March, to headline the 2022 CoMO Christian men’s conference. Event founder …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) discusses his congressional run on “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s served nine years in Jefferson City says America’s future is at stake. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination …
Read More »UPDATE: Second suspect in Columbia’s Vibez incident remains jailed without bond
Columbia’s police chief is crediting the community for helping CPD detectives identify and capture the second suspect in Sunday morning’s mass casualty incident outside Vibez lounge downtown. …
Read More »Senator Brattin announces congressional bid; he’s hopeful that Cass County remains in fourth district
Saying our way of life is under attack, a conservative GOP state senator has announced his candidacy for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district seat. State Sen. Rick …
Read More »December public hearing set for new northeast Columbia fire station
City officials expect a proposed new fire station in northeast Columbia to respond to about 1,000 calls for service annually. The fire station will be built at …
Read More »Columbia’s city council declares results from park sales tax extension
Columbia officials plan major renovations at numerous parks, after voters overwhelmingly approved a sales tax extension this month. Columbia’s city council voted Monday Night to declare the …
Read More »CPD describes Sunday’s deadly shooting downtown as a mass casualty incident
Columbia Police say one suspect has been killed and five victims wounded in what they describe as a mass casualty incident early Sunday morning, outside Vibez lounge. …
Read More »UPDATE: Fulton Police identify homicide victim
UPDATE: Fulton Police have identified the homicide victim found overnight in the Stinson creek as 26-year-old Donald Simmons. They’re encouraging anyone who’s had contact with or seen …
Read More »State Senator Brattin to make campaign announcement in Columbia
A longtime western Missouri state lawmaker will make a campaign announcement on Monday morning in Columbia. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) served in the Missouri House from 2011-2018, …
Read More »New restaurant being planned at former Kentucky Fried Chicken site in south Columbia
Columbia’s city council will learn details Monday night about Sonic’s proposal to build a new restaurant and drive-through near Nifong, in the 3700 block of Buttonwood. The city …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hear concerns about road safety, near a quarry
Columbia’s city council will hear a complaint Monday night about safety issues on northwest Columbia’s Blackfoot road, which is near LA Nickell golf course. Resident Walter Minner …
Read More »December 17th sentencing date set for Elledge
A Boone County judge has scheduled a December 17 sentencing date for Columbia’s Joseph Elledge, who’s been convicted of second degree murder for the death of his …
Read More »UPDATE: Elledge convicted of second degree murder for death of his wife in Columbia
A Boone County jury deliberated for about seven hours on Thursday, before convicting Joseph Elledge of second degree murder for the 2019 death of his wife, Menggi …
Read More »MU Health’s pediatric emergency services to move to University Hospital in Columbia
MU Health Care says its pediatric emergency team at Women’s and Children’s hospital on Columbia’s Keene street will move to University Hospital on Tuesday. The relocation is …
Read More »Columbia Police warn about roving gangs breaking into vehicles during overnight hours
Columbia Police are urging residents and hunters to keep their guns in a locked safe, and to lock their vehicles. CPD Lieutenant Michael Hestir says 217 guns …
Read More »Perfect weather for Veterans Day events in central Missouri
Dozens of Veterans Day events were held across mid-Missouri on Thursday. Mizzou hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen Mizzou student-veterans. The group also took a photo …
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