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Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
(AP) President Joe Biden is calling the violent chaos at Kabul’s airport “gut-wrenching,” but he’s standing by America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden spoke from the White House …
Read More »Man charged in fatal shooting outside Springfield store
(AP) A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting death outside a Springfield convenience store. Garrett Austin Eagle, of Springfield, was charged Monday …
Read More »Flooding death toll in Turkey climbs to 77; dozens missing
(AP) Rescuers have recovered more bodies from the sites of severe flooding that devastated parts of northern Turkey, bringing the death toll to 77. Torrential rains battered …
Read More »Tropical storm drenching earthquake-striken Haiti
(AP) Tropical Storm Grace has been drenching Haiti just two days after a powerful earthquake struck the impoverished Caribbean nation. The depression regained storm status overnight after …
Read More »Columbia Public Schools to start school year with mask requirement
Columbia Public schools will require everyone in district buildings to wear a mask to begin the school year. The district announced the rules Friday. Starting on Monday, …
Read More »Columbia man accused of stealing police cruiser during Lake Ozark chase
A Columbia man is accused of leading Lake Ozark officers on a long chase and stealing one of their cruisers. Authorities said Kenneth Rybolt, 26, is now …
Read More »Mexico, Mo. man hospitalized after Audrain County crash
A Mexico, Mo. man is seriously hurt after a weekend crash. The patrol says Carl Wolfe drove his pickup truck off the road on Route J near …
Read More »Chaos as thousands flee Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
(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 …
Read More »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%, …
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