Mid-Missouri News

Construction is underway on Lakeside Ashland, an entertainment development near Ashland that will include an outdoor movie theater, games and more. But some residents have sued the …

(AP) The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is soaring as rescuers race to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential …

(AP) Nolan Arenado homered for the third straight game, Tyler O’Neill hit one right after him and the St. Louis Cardinals completed an in-state sweep of the …

(AP) The exodus from St. Louis city to the suburbs could mean changes for the area’s congressional seats when it comes time for redistricting. An Associated Press …

(AP) The director of the National Institutes of Health is warning of tough days ahead amid surging COVID-19 infections. Dr. Francis Collins says the U.S. could decide …

A popular Columbia music festival will require attendees to show proof of vaccination. Officials with the Roots N Blues Festival announced the change Thursday. They say people …

An Iberia man will serve 13 years in prison after admitting to sexual abuse. ABC 17 reports David Gene Lee pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 19-year …

Missouri’s state fair is back. Gov. Mike Parson was on hand to announce the beginning of the fair in Sedalia Thursday. It’s the first time in two …

Boone County showed significant population growth over the last decade. Data from the 2020 census was released Thursday. It says Boone County’s population went up by 12.9%, …

Matt McCormick, the director of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday to talk about the challenges that still face businesses during the …

(AP) Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the …

(AP) The death toll from COVID-19 in Missouri has now topped 10,000. The state health department’s coronavirus dashboard on Thursday showed 20 new deaths, bringing the total …

(AP) Just weeks before the U.S. military is scheduled to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Pentagon is rushing 3,000 fresh troops to the Kabul airport to …

(AP) U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from …

(AP) Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not …

A Jefferson City man will spend 13 years in prison for receiving child porn on the internet. A federal judge handed down the sentence to Dana Paul …

Missouri will start drawing lucky winners Friday as part of its vaccine incentive program. People in the state that have gotten the shot are eligible to win …

Mizzou gave a warm welcome for Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday at the Faurot Field Columns Club. The Tigers’ new athletic director spoke publicly for the first time …

Boone County reports a COVID-19 death for the third straight day. Health officials said Wednesday the patient was between 75 and 80 years old, and died on …

(AP) Adam Wainwright pitched a complete game, two-hit shutout and helped himself with a pair of hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0. …