(AP) Tokyo has denied that a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan will have an impact on Olympians. Japan is determined to hold the …
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JC teen arrested, charged with murder in Arkansas
A Jefferson City teen faces murder charges in Arkansas. ABC 17 reports Travis Barker, 19, was arrested Friday in Salem, Arkansas. He’s been charged with first-degree murder. …
Read More »Blinken says U.S. will aid Gaza without helping Hamas
(AP) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has vowed to “rally international support” to aid Gaza during a visit to Israel at the start of a regional …
Read More »Authorities investigate homicide in northeast Columbia
Authorities are investigating after a shooting death at a bar in northeast Columbia. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say they got to The Vault on Clark Lane near …
Read More »Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run west of Columbia
The Highway Patrol is asking the public for info about a crash that killed a pedestrian west of Columbia. Troopers say Zachary Isbell, 27, was hit by …
Read More »Gov. Parson to announce Missouri Supreme Court appointee
Gov. Mike Parson is set to announce his pick for the Missouri Supreme Court. The governor will announce his appointee out of three finalists at 4:30 p.m. …
Read More »Weber spins no-hitter as Mizzou softball wins regional championship
A no-hitter helps send Mizzou softball back to the NCAA Super Regionals. Sophomore pitcher Jordan Weber allowed no hits in seven innings in a 5-0 win over …
Read More »Baez’s HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals
(AP) Jávier Báez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the …
Read More »George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in brother’s memory
(AP) Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and citizens for a march as part of events marking …
Read More »Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Gaza truce
(AP) Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East to press the Israelis, Palestinians and regional players to build on last week’s Gaza cease-fire …
Read More »Single moms sue Missouri for refusing to expand Medicaid
(AP) Two single mothers are among a group of women suing Missouri for denying them access to Medicaid health care as called for in the state Constitution. …
Read More »Mizzou announces full capacity for weekend softball, baseball games
Mizzou announced its baseball and softball teams will get to play in front of full crowds this weekend. The softball team announced Wednesday it will open up …
Read More »Busch Stadium to return to full capacity next month
(AP) Busch Stadium will return to full capacity starting June 14. The St. Louis Cardinals announced the decision on Wednesday, a day after the cross-state rival Kansas …
Read More »Mexico, Mo. school superintendent placed on leave
The Mexico, Mo. school board has placed its superintendent on administrative leave. The district said Wednesday Dr. Tammy Lupardus is on paid leave, pending a performance review. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Advocacy group upset with lawmakers’ process on gas tax increase
A conservative advocacy group is still fighting against Missouri’s gas tax increase bill. Missouri’s Americans For Prosperity chapter filed a petition to let voters decide on the …
Read More »Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
(AP) Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that could let college athletes cash-in on their fame but could also result in higher tuition for students. The bill …
Read More »CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
(AP) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds …
Read More »Missouri to end special federal unemployment payments June 12
Gov. Mike Parson announced Missouri will stop giving out special unemployment benefits from the federal government. The governor said Tuesday those payments will end June 12. Parson …
Read More »Columbia police arrest suspect tied to 2017 homicide
Columbia police arrest a suspect tied to a 2017 homicide. Officers said Monday that Jeffrey McWilliams is accused of second degree murder and more. Investigators say 28-year-old …
Read More »Police investigate suspicious incident in west Columbia
Police are now just calling a reported abduction in southwest Columbia a “suspicious incident.” Investigators said they got word a little before noon Monday that a man …
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