The half-cent sales tax that passed last week in Cole County is not just designed to pave gravel roads. Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher says that has been a …
Read More »brad
(AUDIO) Snodgrass, Sasser sworn in to Columbia school board Monday
Jeanne Snodgrass and Katherine Sasser were the winners in the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education race in last Tuesday’s election. They were set to officially join …
Read More »Large vaccine events at Faurot Field, elsewhere this week
This is the first full week where any Missourian who is at least 16 years old can get a coronavirus vaccine. MU Health Care is giving 7,000 …
Read More »Cole County opens vaccination clinic at Capital Mall
Cole County is setting up a semi-permanent vaccination clinic at Capital Mall, but it won’t come cheap. Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman says officials were actually very limited …
Read More »Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
(AP) — Mourners have gathered in a Minnesota city where a man was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop, then crashed and later died. …
Read More »University of Missouri band picked for 2022 Macy’s parade
(AP) — The University of Missouri’s marching band has been invited to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Officials surprised band members …
Read More »Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
(AP) — Hideki Matsuyama is the first Japanese player in a green jacket. The 29-year-old won the Masters despite a few nervous moments. He led by as …
Read More »Serious crash involving Fulton teen near Millersburg
A Fulton teenager is taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash Saturday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says the 17-year-old’s car crossed the center line …
Read More »Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site
(AP) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has blamed Israel for a sabotage attack at the underground Natanz nuclear facility. Saeed Khatibzadeh made the comment Monday, warning Iran …
Read More »Heavy rain causes flooding Saturday
We did not come close to setting a record for rain on Saturday. But it was enough to shut down several mid-Missouri roads for a while due …
Read More »‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
(AP) — From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6, as rioters pummeled police and vandalized the building, Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. …
Read More »All Missouri adults now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
All Missouri adults are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine. The state activated Phase 3 of its vaccination plan Friday. Boone Health is giving people shots …
Read More »Fulton tow truck driver dies from injuries
The Fulton tow truck driver hit while working along Interstate 70 died on Thursday. Ryan Brewer was 25 years old. Brewer was attaching a winch to an …
Read More »Missing Jefferson City teen located safe
Jefferson City police say the teenager reported missing this week is safe. JCPD touched base with Thomas Kesete on Thursday afternoon, and reports the 17-year-old said he …
Read More »Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
(AP) — Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this …
Read More »Arenado’s late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut
(AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers …
Read More »Police: Employee kills 1, wounds 5 at Texas cabinet business
(AP) — Authorities say a man opened fire at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding …
Read More »Officials confirm first case of U.K. variant in Boone County
Local health officials say they have recorded the first known case of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus in Boone County. Experts say it is apparently more …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia city councilwoman Betsy Peters on election win
Columbia city councilwoman Betsy Peters won re-election to the Ward 6 seat on Tuesday. She joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday. We also spoke with the runner-up …
Read More »(AUDIO) U.S. Rep Jason Smith on infrastructure, possible Senate run
Southeast Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Jason Smith joined Wake Up Columbia on Thursday. He discussed his issues with the proposed infrastructure plan, and a potential U.S. Senate …
Read More »