(AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood with protesters at a fence guarding a federal courthouse. …
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Boone County reports big increase in absentee ballot requests
A lot of voters plan to mail it in next month. The Boone County Clerk reports at least 7,169 people requested absentee or mail-in ballots for the …
Read More »McConnell set to unveil new virus aid, despite GOP revolt
(AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, pushing past a Republican revolt over big spending …
Read More »Fulton council strongly recommends masks, issues no requirement
The city of Fulton will not require people in town to wear masks. The city council on Tuesday night decided to just strongly recommend it, for now, …
Read More »Man stabbed in east Columbia over cigarettes
Investigators say an argument over cigarettes led to a stabbing in east Columbia. Boone County authorities say a 46-year-old man got stabbed early Tuesday morning on Demaret …
Read More »Trump says virus in US will get worse before it gets better
(AP) — President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the “nasty horrible’” coronavirus will get worse in the U.S. before it gets better, but he also tried …
Read More »US orders China to close its consulate in Houston
(AP) — The United States said Wednesday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston “to protect American intellectual property” and the private information …
Read More »Powerful 7.8 quake hits Alaska isles; tsunami threat over
(AP) — A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off …
Read More »(AUDIO) Pitzer, Columbia council want roll carts on November ballot
The Columbia City Council plans to put roll carts for trash on the November ballot. Members passed the idea 4-3 on Monday night. There was some concern …
Read More »‘Very frightening’: Opposition grows to US agents in cities
(AP) — The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, where protests …
Read More »US signs contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine doses
(AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says the U.S. has signed a contract with Pfizer for delivery in December of the first 100 million …
Read More »Boone Hospital announces new CEO
Boone Hospital has a new chief executive officer lined up. The board of trustees announced Tuesday that Troy Greer will take the job starting Sept. 1. He …
Read More »Warrants issued for three Mexico murder suspects
The prosecutor has issued arrest warrants for three suspects in a Mexico, Mo. murder case. Police say an intruder went in a home on West Street early …
Read More »(AUDIO) Fulton City Council considers mask ordinance Tuesday
The Fulton City Council holds a special meeting on Tuesday night to consider requiring masks. Residents and business owners in Fulton will have their chance to talk …
Read More »Marshall man drowns in Lamine River
A man drowns in Cooper County after helping a child. The Highway Patrol says Joseph Johnson jumped in the Lamine River at the Harriman Hill Access near …
Read More »Federal agents, local streets: A ‘red flag’ in Oregon
(AP) — The actions of federal law enforcement officers at protests in Oregon’s largest city are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis. It’s one that could …
Read More »EU nations clinch $2.1T budget, virus aid deal after 4 days
(AP) — Weary European Union leaders finally clinched an unprecedented $2.1 trillion budget and coronavirus recovery fund early Tuesday. They somehow found unity after four days and …
Read More »Silver advisory issued for missing Macon County man
Authorities have issued an endangered silver advisory for a missing Macon County man. They say Robert Williams has dementia, and was last seen walking away from his …
Read More »Missouri inmate serving time for 2 murders dies in prison
(AP) — Prison officials say a 69-year-old inmate serving time for two murders died at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. The Missouri Department of Corrections said in …
Read More »Semi driver dies in Columbia I-70 crash
A semi driver from Kansas City dies in a Columbia crash. Police say 48-year-old Namara Dinegde’s truck went off the road at about 10 p.m. Sunday on …
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