A Jefferson City lawmaker says it may soon be time to take up the issue of virus-fueled lawsuits. Rep. Rudy Veit says the legislature may discuss this …
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Columbia, Boone County relax COVID-19 regulations on bars and restaurants
Columbia and Boone County’s health department is relaxing its latest COVID-19 health order regarding bars and restaurants. The department said Wednesday it is changing the time those …
Read More »Columbia police arrest man after hours-long standoff
Columbia police arrest a wanted man after a standoff. Tori Rose, 31, allegedly drove away from the cops on Wednesday afternoon on College Avenue near Mizzou between …
Read More »Gov. Parson repeats call for in-person school, updates on new rapid tests
Gov. Mike Parson once again urged school administrators Wednesday to make plans for in-person classes. He said 88 percent of public and charter schools are offering some …
Read More »MU: Two students expelled, three suspended for violating COVID-19 rules
The University of Missouri is cracking down on some students for breaking rules relating to COVID-19. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Stackman said in an email …
Read More »Deputy won’t be charged in Sedalia woman’s shooting death
(AP) — A sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Missouri woman after a traffic stop will not be charged in her death. A special prosecutor who …
Read More »Heartland Port Authority seeks private partners for new barge port
You could see a lot more barges navigating the Missouri River. Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill this year giving over 100 acres of land downstream from …
Read More »Parson: Crime bills passed during special session are encouraging
Gov. Mike Parson praised the work of state legislators following the special session he called on violent crime. Parson said Wednesday one bill the Senate passed last …
Read More »Capital Region Medical Center keeping up with COVID-19 patients
How are the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases affecting Jefferson City hospitals? Capital Region Medical Center’s Gaspare Calvaruso says it’s keeping his crew busy. “We saw cases …
Read More »Gov. Parson speaks at Wash. U. about new COVID-19 test
Gov. Mike Parson was at Washington University in St. Louis on Thursday to celebrate the school’s newly-developed COVID-19 test. Researchers at the school have created a saliva-based …
Read More »Police investigate gunshots in north Columbia
Police are investigating gunshots in north Columbia. Officers say someone fired shots on Derby Ridge Drive around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday. No reports of any injuries or damage. …
Read More »Man receives five-year prison sentence for Columbia Planned Parenthood arson
The man who set fire to the Columbia Planned Parenthood building last year receives his prison sentence. A federal judge said Wednesday Wesley Kaster, 43, will serve …
Read More »Man wanted after crashing into Boone County sheriff’s deputy vehicle
Authorities are looking for a man who crashed a car into a sheriff’s deputy and his cruiser west of Columbia. The sheriff’s department says a deputy found …
Read More »Parson: New saliva-based COVID-19 test approved by FDA
Missouri is introducing some new technology to help combat the coronavirus. Gov. Mike Parson said at Wednesday’s press briefing a saliva-based COVID-19 test developed at Washington University …
Read More »Missouri veterans director on taking care of veterans during pandemic
Missouri’s veterans homes are following the lead of skilled care facilities across the state. New Veterans Commission Director Paul Kirchhoff said they’re trying to keep those veterans …
Read More »Columbia apartment catches fire, three pets saved
A central Columbia apartment catches fire. Authorities said they saw heavy smoke coming out of the downstairs unit on Jewell Avenue near Business Loop 70 at around …
Read More »MU releases numbers on COVID-19, enrollment
The University of Missouri has launched an online dashboard showing how many students have COVID-19. The school said Monday there are currently 159 active cases of coronavirus …
Read More »Police find human remains in central Columbia
Police find human remains in central Columbia. Officers said they found them on Austin Avenue near Business Loop 70 at around 9:50 a.m. Saturday. The remains were …
Read More »Fayette man pleads guilty to lesser charges in 2019 killing
A Fayette man charged with first degree murder pleads guilty to lesser felonies. Court records say Alfredo Hicks Jr. admitted to second degree murder, armed criminal action …
Read More »California school district shuts down for reported bomb threat
An apparent bomb threat shuts down the California school district for the rest of this week. The district said they received a threat to one of their …
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