Boone County health officials recorded 748 new COVID cases on Thursday, which means there are now 3,308 active COVID cases in the county. The Columbia/Boone County Public …
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UPDATE: CPS to reinstate mask requirement, effective Tuesday
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says increases in COVID cases related to the Omicron variant have caused CPS to reinstate a temporary mask requirement starting on …
Read More »(AUDIO): Fourth District congressional candidate Bill Irwin appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
A retired Navy SEAL and former Lee’s Summit Police SWAT team officer says he’s running for Congress to try to save America. Lee’s Summit Republican Bill Irwin …
Read More »UPDATE: JCPS to require masks starting Tuesday
The increase in positive COVID cases and exposure among staff and students has prompted the Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) to transition to its yellow protocol next …
Read More »Legislation to ban texting while driving is backed Missouri’s MoDOT director
Missouri’s transportation director says wearing your seat belt is your best line of defense in a crash. 1,004 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, …
Read More »Jefferson City Airport officials outline planned capital improvements, including taxiway reconstruction
Jefferson City Memorial Airport will receive about $295,000 in funding from the federal infrastructure bill, which has been signed by President Biden. Jefferson City Public Works operations …
Read More »COU officials confident that American Airlines will resume normal schedule in future
The decision by American Airlines to reduce its flights out of Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is described as temporary by COU manager Michael Parks. He says January …
Read More »COVID concerns prompt Helias to schedule Tuesday deep-cleaning of building
COVID concerns have prompted Jefferson City’s Helias Interparish high school to require masks in common areas for students and staff. Masks will also be required in areas …
Read More »Archery legislation heard by Missouri House committee
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s an archery instructor for 4H wants to see archery designated as Missouri’s official state sport. A House committee heard testimony on the …
Read More »Former Missouri corrections employee convicted of murder now housed at prison in another state
939 the Eagle has confirmed that a former Moberly Correctional Center (MCC) employee convicted of killing his secret fiancée has been sent to an out-of-state prison, under …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport’s manager discusses American Airlines on “Wake Up Columbia”
Dallas-based American Airlines will be reducing its flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), starting in February. COU manager Michael Parks emphasizes these are temporary changes related to …
Read More »Missouri’s governor focused on state employee pay raises
A top priority for Missouri’s governor is getting the Legislature to approve a 5.5 percent pay increase for state employees. Governor Mike Parson’s (R) $120-million proposal would …
Read More »UM Curators reject face mask proposals
The University of Missouri has a record number of active COVID cases among its students now, with 163. Our news partner ABC-17 reports active cases first surpassed …
Read More »Missouri’s Supreme Court issues decision in high-profile Jefferson City teacher case
Missouri’s highest court has unanimously upheld the firing of a Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) teacher who was terminated after she transferred confidential student information to her …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Schmitt expects U-S Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates by Thursday
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt tells “Wake Up Columbia” that he expects a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court by Thursday, on the vaccine mandate case. The …
Read More »UPDATE: UM Curators reject mask orders
UPDATE: The UM Board of Curators has voted to reject two proposed mask orders. The votes came during Tuesday morning’s board meeting. Our news partner ABC-17 reports …
Read More »$80-million bond issue from CPS heads to April ballot
Columbia school district patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. Columbia’s school board voted Monday night to place the issue on the …
Read More »Restrictions tightened for visitors at MU Health facilities
The increase in COVID cases in the region has prompted Columbia-based MU Health Care to tighten restrictions on hospital and clinic visitors. MU Health says adult inpatients …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri GOP Secretary of State Ashcroft appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has posted a countdown clock on his office’s official website, to show how much time is left in Missouri’s 2022 session to …
Read More »Missouri’s governor proposes $5.4 billion supplemental budget; Medicaid expansion is key component
Medicaid expansion funding and money for the program itself are key parts of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposed supplemental budget, which will be unveiled Monday morning in …
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