Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday the Missouri National Guard will staff nine large sites throughout the state devoted to coronavirus vaccinations. There will be a site in …
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Fulton man dies at hospital after fire
The Fulton man who was seriously injured after a fire this week has died. Police said Wednesday James Morrison passed away at the hospital. He was 68. …
Read More »AP: Biden takes the helm as President: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
(AP) Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation …
Read More »Two arrested after car crash, shooting in Columbia
Two Columbia drivers are arrested after a crash that led to one of them shooting at the other. Police say Caleb Thurston and Shaun Ennis crashed their …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 19)
Active coronavirus cases were up a bit in Boone County Wednesday. There were 90 new positives reported, bringing active cases to 702. Hospitalizations in Boone also fell, …
Read More »Boone County health order extended through Feb. 16
Columbia and Boone County will stay under the current coronavirus health order for at least another month. Health director Stephanie Browning announced an extension of the order …
Read More »Gov. Parson: Missouri entering Phase 1B of vaccination plan
Missouri enters the next stage of its coronavirus vaccination plan. Gov. Parson announced Thursday that first responders and public health professionals are now eligible to receive the …
Read More »AP: Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge
(AP) President Donald Trump has been impeached by the U.S. House over the violent siege of the Capitol. He is the only president to be twice impeached. …
Read More »Mizzou student COVID-19 testing underway
Mizzou has started giving free COVID-19 tests to students this week. John Middleton, a professor of veterinary medicine and chair of the MU Faculty Council, said every …
Read More »Columbia police looking for armed robbery suspect
Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a food delivery driver at gunpoint in north Columbia. Officers say they responded to an armed robbery report …
Read More »Man arrested after robbery in north Columbia
A man is accused of robbing a woman of her car in north Columbia. Police say Saroeun Sorm, 35, pushed a female victim out of her car …
Read More »Parson expresses optimism for future in inaugural speech
Missouri celebrated its 200th birthday and held an inauguration for the governor and other state leaders in front of the Missouri Capitol on Monday. Mike Parson delivered …
Read More »Man dies in west Columbia house fire
A house fire in west Columbia leaves a man dead. Authorities say crews got to the fire on Ruby Lane near Ash Street at around 10:40 a.m. …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 12)
Boone County reported another COVID-19 death Tuesday. Health officials say the patient was older than 80. The county has reported 63 total deaths from the illness. Active …
Read More »Mizzou basketball games postponed due to COVID-19
Mizzou basketball lost both scheduled games this weekend due to COVID-19 issues. The men’s game at home against LSU on Saturday was postponed due to a positive …
Read More »AP: Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
(AP) Twitter banned President Donald Trump’s account Friday, citing risks of further incitement of violence. The social platform has been under growing pressure to take further action …
Read More »Rep. Lovasco backs early vaccinations for state government workers
What happens if we see a surge of coronavirus cases among state government employees during the legislative session that started on Wednesday? O’Fallon Republican Rep. Tony Lovasco …
Read More »Gov. Parson condemns protester actions in DC
Gov. Mike Parson was among the Missouri politicians condemning protesters that breached the U.S. Capitol during the Electoral College certification Wednesday. “I am a law and order …
Read More »Ossoff wins in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
(AP) Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority. That’s a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump in his final …
Read More »Police: Protesters outside Sen. Hawley’s home were peaceful
(AP) Protesters who gathered outside the Virginia home of Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Monday evening were peaceful and they left when police explained they were violating …
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