(AP) — The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America. The …
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Widespread vaccine distribution expected to be challenging
It is not clear yet when most people in Boone County will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine. Health Director Stephanie Browning told the Columbia City …
Read More »Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump
(AP) — Congress has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It promises to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a …
Read More »Boonville man dies in crash, other driver arrested
A Boonville man dies in a head-on crash. The Highway Patrol says a pickup crossed the center line of Highway 5 just west of Boonville near Smith …
Read More »Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl against Mizzou
(AP) No. 17 Iowa says it’s pausing football activities because of a COVID-19 outbreak but still hopes to play in next week’s Music City Bowl. Athletic director …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Hartzler on COVID-19 relief bill
Congress is closing in on a COVID-19 relief bill. Mid-Missouri Republican congresswoman Vicky Hartzler outlined what comes next during Wake Up Columbia on Monday morning:
Read More »BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant
(AP) — The chief executive of BioNTech says the German pharmaceutical company is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the UK variant, but further studies are …
Read More »Hearing scheduled in Keith Comfort murder case
Another hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning in Keith Comfort’s case. Comfort is the man accused of killing his wife and putting her body in a Columbia …
Read More »Barr undercuts Trump on election and Hunter Biden inquiries
(AP) — In his final days as attorney general, William Barr has broken with President Donald Trump on several fronts. On Monday he told the last news …
Read More »Cole County judge backs medical marijuana license rules
(AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled in favor of the state’s medical marijuana licensing rules. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia …
Read More »Council reviews local health restrictions at Monday meeting
The Columbia City Council will hear one more COVID-19 update in 2020 from the local health director during Monday night’s meeting. Stephanie Browning late last week extended …
Read More »Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
(AP) — A new COVID-19 relief bill shaping up in Congress includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment …
Read More »Mahomes’ dramatic flair marks Chiefs’ 32-29 win over Saints
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory …
Read More »Mizzou, Iowa renew rare rivalry in Music City Bowl
(AP) No. 17 Iowa and border rival Missouri will meet for just the 14th time at the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. The schools will face …
Read More »Man with gunshot wound accused in south Columbia killing
A Columbia man is accused in a weekend killing. Police found two people with gunshot wounds at about 2 a.m. Saturday on Juniper Circle near Nifong and …
Read More »Nighttime delays expected on I-70 in Callaway County
Night-time delays are expected on Interstate 70 continue in mid-Missouri. MoDot says to watch for lane closures on eastbound I-70 in Callaway County Monday night through Wednesday …
Read More »Cole official: vaccine choices limited initially
Will you have a choice of which COVID-19 vaccine to get? Cole County Health Director Kristi Campbell says the Pfizer vaccine is being reserved for health care …
Read More »Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines
(AP) — A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in …
Read More »More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
(AP) — A growing list of European Union nations and Canada have barred flights from the U.K. and others are considering similar action. The moves were made …
Read More »NHL, players finalize agreement for 56-game season in 2021
(AP) The NHL and its players are going forward with a 56-game season starting Jan. 13. The plan is to play the regular season until May 8 …
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