Mid-Missouri News

Columbia-based Boone Electric continues to make progress restoring power in hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge. Boone Electric says electricity has been restored to an additional 15,000 Baton Rouge-area residents …

A Columbia man is hospitalized after a crash north of Columbia. The Highway Patrol says William Barnhart, 66, was driving his moped north on Highway 63 near …

The Boone County murder case involving a now-deceased suspect is being dismissed. ABC 17 reports prosecutors will drop the case against JT McLean. He allegedly strangled Allison …

A suspect tied to a deadly shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks appeared in court Wednesday. Tonka Ponder is charged with first degree assault and armed …

State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appeared live in-studio on “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s legislative veto session. While he’s a strong supporter of GOP Governor Mike …

A St. Louis County state lawmaker has been elected by his House GOP colleagues as the Speaker-designee for 2023. State Rep. Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) is currently …

An openly gay Missouri state senator has called a news conference for late Wednesday morning in Jefferson City, to discuss the removal of the LGBTQ exhibit from …

Missouri’s annual legislative veto session in Jefferson City begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. Both GOP-controlled chambers will gavel-in at high noon, and will decide whether they want …

We’ll learn details Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City about Missouri’s Office of Childhood. House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chair Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) has called a …

State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) joined “Wake Up Columbia” live on Tuesday morning, previewing today’s Missouri House committee hearing on voter ID and Wednesday’s veto session …

Tuesday morning is your opportunity to testify before Missouri lawmakers about the issue of photo ID for voters. The Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee will …

A Missouri House committee will hold a meet-and-greet with the new state health director Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. House Health and Mental Health Policy Committee Chairman …

State transportation officials are considering removing Columbia’s westbound I-70 exit ramp at the Business Loop, along with the aging bridge over eastbound I-70 there. It’s just west …

You’ll need to continue to wear a mask if you’re in a UM System classroom. The UM Board of Curators voted 5-4 late Monday afternoon to extend …

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece has announced that he will not seek a third term as Columbia’s mayor. Columbia voters will be able to vote next April on …

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) made a live appearance on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning, and blasted President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schmitt told 939 the Eagle …

The UM Board of Curators will be discussing the COVID-19 masking policy Monday afternoon. The current policy, which took effect in early August, requires all students, faculty, …

Columbia’s School Board is expected to vote Monday evening on CPS’ 2021-2022 coronavirus plan. Columbia Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will present a COVID pandemic update at tonight’s …

A Columbia bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries, after his bike and a vehicle collided late Sunday morning on North Garth Avenue. Columbia Police say 40-year-old Seth Honeyman was …

Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative has sent a second ten-man crew to hurricane-damaged Baton Rouge, to replace the first crew that was sent immediately following Hurricane Ida. The …