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The suspect in an Ashland homicide case is arrested in Kansas. Police said Robin Morales-Sanchez and an accomplice were taken into custody in Iola, Kansas on Wednesday. …
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Columbia to require mask-wearing in city buildings
Columbia is requiring mask-wearing in city facilities again. The city announced starting next Monday, anyone in city buildings must wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Health …
Read More »Boone, Cole counties report COVID-19 death for second straight day
Both Boone and Cole counties reported a COVID-19 death for the second straight day. Health officials in Boone said Wednesday a patient between 50 and 54 years …
Read More »Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4
(AP) Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 7-4 …
Read More »Holts Summit man facing federal charges after armed robbery
A Holts Summit man is indicted in federal court after allegedly robbing a Jefferson City store. Authorities said Wednesday that Tyler Williams was charged with two felony …
Read More »Congressman Long on joining race for U.S. Senate
Southwest Missouri congressman Billy Long is now the fifth Republican to announce a bid for the 2022 U.S. Senate race. Long says his campaign staff includes former …
Read More »GOP lawmaker joins race for Missouri auditor
(AP) Another Republican has entered the race for Missouri state auditor. Republican state House Rep. David Gregory announced his candidacy Wednesday. Voters first elected Gregory to the …
Read More »Raging wildfire destroys much of California Gold Rush town
(AP) A fast-moving wildfire has engulfed a Northern California town, leveling much of the downtown and several homes. The Dixie Fire tore through Greenville Wednesday evening, destroying …
Read More »US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
(AP) The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. That’s according to …
Read More »Immigration detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises
(AP) The number of people in federal immigration detention has risen markedly under President Joe Biden. Since the end of February, the number of detainees has more …
Read More »Judge to allow secret audio recordings in Elledge trial
A judge will allow secret audio recordings into a Columbia man’s murder trial. The court handling the trial for Joseph Elledge said Tuesday that the recordings are …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on public meeting on masks, park tax election
Columbia’s city council will hear arguments from citizens next Monday over whether a mask mandate should be reinstated for the city amid rising coronavirus cases. City councilman …
Read More »Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds
(AP) An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James …
Read More »Rep. Long declares for 2022 US Senate race
Another name is officially in the mix for Roy Blunt’s U.S. Senate seat. Republican congressman Billy Long announced his bid for the 2022 race Tuesday. Long currently …
Read More »Columbia man tied to December shooting arrested
A Columbia man accused of firing gunshots late last year is behind bars. Tyrese Craft was in court Tuesday. He is charged with first degree assault and …
Read More »CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
(AP) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until Oct. 3. The Biden administration is trying to …
Read More »Gov. Parson pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple
(AP) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they …
Read More »Braves hammer Lester in Cardinals debut for 6-1 victory
(AP) Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves hammered Jon Lester in his first start for the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring five runs in the first inning and …
Read More »St. Louis mask mandate temporarily on hold; Kansas City sued
(AP) A judge has put St. Louis County’s new mask requirement on hold for at least two weeks. Circuit Judge Ellen “Nellie” Ribaudo on Tuesday sided with …
Read More »Boone, Cole counties report COVID-19 deaths
Both Boone and Cole counties reported a COVID-19 death Tuesday. Health officials in Boone said Tuesday the patient was older than 80. Boone has 120 total deaths …
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