(AP) Nagasaki is marking the 76th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The city’s mayor in a speech at a memorial ceremony urged Japan’s government to lead …
Read More »Missouri man sets new record with 125-pound bighead carp
(AP) The Missouri Department of Conservation says a man who shot a massive bighead carp last month while bowfishing has set a new state record. The department …
Read More »Fauci hopeful COVID vaccines get full OK by FDA within weeks
(AP) The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he’s hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus …
Read More »Boone County reports two more COVID-19 deaths
Two more COVID-19 patients in Boone County have died, for a total of 123. Health officials said Thursday both patients were older than 80. Boone reported 99 …
Read More »University of Missouri Business College gets $5 million gift
(AP) The University of Missouri has received a $5 million gift that will be used to support students studying at the Trulaske College of Business. The university …
Read More »Braves walk past Cardinals 8-4 to complete series sweep
(AP) Austin Riley homered and Ehire Adrianza drove in the go-ahead run with the first of four straight bases-loaded walks as the Atlanta Braves scored six times …
Read More »Rep. Walsh sick with COVID-19, husband in hospital
A Republican state lawmaker and congressional candidate is sick with COVID-19. Ashland state rep Sara Walsh said Thursday that she and her husband, Steve, contracted the virus. …
Read More »Columbia mayor to name Aug. 7 after Mizzou Olympian
Saturday, Aug. 7 will be “Karissa Schweizer Day” in Columbia. Mayor Brian Treece is signing a proclamation to honor the former Mizzou runner who will compete in …
Read More »Ashland homicide suspect arrested in Kansas
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. …
Read More »Missouri lawmakers seek to ban business vaccine mandates
(AP) Six Republican state senators have asked Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to prevent private businesses in the state from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former MU Athletic Director Mike Alden joins CEO Roundtable
Former Mizzou athletic director Mike Alden joined the CEO Roundtable to discuss current Mizzou AD Jim Sterk leaving the job soon, how the job has evolved over …
Read More »St. Louis man wants his guns back after governor’s pardon
(AP) A St. Louis lawyer who was pardoned along with his wife for waving guns at social justice demonstrators is suing to get the guns back. Mark …
Read More »Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
(AP) Senators are struggling to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan. A late-night session Thursday stalled out as new debates emerged over proposed amendments to …
Read More »DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise
(AP) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is feuding with the White House as COVID-19 cases rise. As the number of coronavirus infections increases across the Sun Belt, President …
Read More »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 …
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