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 …
Read More »Missouri State Fair returns to full capacity
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 …
Read More »Census data shows 12.9% population growth in Boone County
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%, …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Chamber of Commerce Director Matt McCormick joins Wake Up Columbia
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 …
Read More »LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
(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 …
Read More »Missouri tops 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 during pandemic
(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 …
Read More »US sending 3K troops for partial Afghan embassy evacuation
(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 …
Read More »Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
(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 …
Read More »Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
(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 …
Read More »Jefferson City man gets federal prison sentence for child porn
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 …
Read More »Parson: Vaccinations increasing since announcing incentive program
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 …
Read More »Reed-Francois introduced as next Mizzou AD
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 …
Read More »Boone County COVID-19 deaths up to 128
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 …
Read More »Wainwright pitches two-hit shutout, Cards top Pirates 4-0
(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. …
Read More »Woman dead after crash near Centralia
Authorities say a crash near Centralia left a passenger dead and a driver seriously hurt. Troopers the crash happened on Highway 22 just east of Centralia at …
Read More »Deputy director named new leader of Missouri DNR
(AP) The deputy director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is moving up to the lead role with the state agency. Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday …
Read More »California requires vaccines, tests for teachers and staff
(AP) California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing — a …
Read More »New Zealand plans to start reopening borders early next year
(AP) New Zealand plans to begin a cautious reopening of its borders to international travelers early next year. Government officials also said Thursday they would delay second …
Read More »US keeping distance as Afghan forces face Taliban rout
(AP) Afghan government forces are collapsing even faster than in the worst-case scenario sketched out by U.S. military leaders when President Joe Biden ordered a full military …
Read More »Police arrest barricaded suspect in west Columbia
A man surrenders to officers after barricading himself in west Columbia. Police say they got to a home on Bright Star Drive near Scott Boulevard just after …
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