The daughter of the Moberly man who died in a crash involving a Boone County snowplow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. ABC 17 reports Bethany Kelly …
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Police: Missing Fulton woman may be kidnapping suspect
A Fulton woman reported missing may also be the kidnapping victim last seen earlier this week. Fulton police said Thursday they believe Tori Taylor, 25, is the …
Read More »Missouri astronaut’s return from space delayed
A Missouri astronaut’s departure from the International Space Station is on hold. NASA said on Friday morning that Crew-1’s return is delayed because of forecast weather conditions …
Read More »QB’s go early in NFL Draft; no Mizzou players picked in first round
No Mizzou players heard their names called during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night in Cleveland. The second and third rounds are Friday …
Read More »Religious festival stampede in Israel kills 44, hurts dozens
(AP) — Israeli medical officials say at least 44 people have been killed in a stampede at an overcrowded Jewish religious festival in northern Israel. Tens of …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Billy Long on Senate race after Trump meeting
Southwest Missouri U.S. Rep. Billy Long joined Wake Up Columbia on Thursday to talk about Missouri’s U.S. Senate race after meeting with former Pres. Trump:
Read More »Police investigate attempted robbery at Columbia Walmart
Columbia police investigate an attempted robbery at a Walmart. CPD says a man tried to take something from an employee of the store on Conley Road at …
Read More »Biden sells economic plan in GA, calls for rich to pay more
(AP) — President Joe Biden has taken his pitch to Georgia for $4 trillion in spending to rebuild America’s aged infrastructure and vastly expand the government social …
Read More »Man married to another woman convicted of killing fiancee
(AP) — A jury convicted a 54-year-old Missouri man in the death of a woman he planned to marry despite already having a wife and child. James …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Apr. 30)
Mid-Missouri’s coronavirus case increases continue to stay low. Boone County reported nine new positives on Thursday. Active cases dropped to 90. Hospitalizations are up, to 12, but …
Read More »Fire, explosions at chemical plant in eastern Missouri
(AP) — Authorities are responding to a fire and several explosions at a chemical plant in eastern Missouri. Affton Fire Chief Nick Fahs said the department responded …
Read More »US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
(AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases …
Read More »Missouri Senate votes down funding for Medicaid expansion
(AP) — The Missouri Senate has voted against paying for Medicaid expansion. Senators on Wednesday voted 20-14 against a proposal to add the funding to the state …
Read More »Pres. Biden declares “America is rising anew”; Scott delivers GOP response
(AP) — President Joe Biden declares “America is rising anew” as he calls for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Ashland, Mexico on Thursday
There are more chances to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are interested. The local health department is holding a walk-in Pfizer clinic at Southern Boone County …
Read More »19-year-old arrested after Columbia student hit by car while walking to school bus
A 19-year old woman is arrested after a Columbia elementary school student gets hit by a car on the way to the bus. The Boone County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe
(AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that federal investigators have executed search warrants at Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan residence and office. The former New …
Read More »Real ID deadline delayed, but some bases in Missouri do require them
The federal government this week delayed the deadline to get a Real ID until May 2023. You will need a form of Real ID to board a …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Walsh on gas tax, Ranken groundbreaking
Ashland Republican Rep. Sara Walsh joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday to talk about a proposed gas tax hike, groundbreaking of the new Ranken Tech facility in …
Read More »Deputy killed, another shot in North Carolina standoff
(AP) — Authorities say a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting that prompted a standoff. The suspect apparently killed himself …
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