Mid-Missouri News

May 22 is one of the worst weather dates in Missouri history. In 2019, a late-night tornado tore through the heart of Jefferson City, packing winds stronger …

Mizzou softball is in position to make its first College World Series since 2011. The Tigers start NCAA Tournament action at home against Illinois-Chicago on Friday afternoon …

(AP) — Israel and Hamas have announced a cease-fire to end a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in …

One of the men convicted of a central Columbia killing will spend 10 years in prison. Aaron Harris, 28, learned his prison sentence Thursday morning. He pleaded …

A Cole County man has serious injuries after an accident. The Highway Patrol says Ryan Luebbert’s car went off Renz Farm Road just north of Jefferson City …

Lincoln University has named one of its basketball coaches to be interim president. The Jefferson City school said on Thursday that John Moseley will start the job …

(AP) — CNN says it was inappropriate for news anchor Chris Cuomo to be involved in phone calls with the staff of his brother, New York Gov. …

(AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening …

Two more people have been arrested over those gunshots outside a west Columbia Walmart last week. Police said on Wednesday night that Mariquan Midgyett, 23, is accused …

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a couple of big proposals Wednesday afternoon. Curators decided to raise tuition starting in the fall. Students on the …

Boone County reports 25 more people died as a result of COVID-19. Health officials said Wednesday those deaths were added after data reconciliation, and all happened between …

Fulton police say they have found Tori Taylor. She is the woman who authorities said may have been kidnapped on Apr. 26. Taylor, 25, finally called her …

(AP) — The House has voted to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to an uncertain …

(AP) — Israel has unleashed another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least one Palestinian and wounding several, and Hamas fired more rockets. The …

Mizzou announced its baseball and softball teams will get to play in front of full crowds this weekend. The softball team announced Wednesday it will open up …

(AP) Busch Stadium will return to full capacity starting June 14. The St. Louis Cardinals announced the decision on Wednesday, a day after the cross-state rival Kansas …

Columbia’s city council wards may be changing soon, with the release of new census data. Councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia to talk about that on …

(AP) — The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems. …

The Mexico, Mo. school board has placed its superintendent on administrative leave. The district said Wednesday Dr. Tammy Lupardus is on paid leave, pending a performance review. …

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is moving to a bigger location in Columbia. The organization announced Wednesday that is moving its Central Pantry from …