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(AP) — Investigators probing the deadly blast that ripped across Beirut are focused on possible negligence in the storage of tons of a highly explosive fertilizer in …
Read More »Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on roll carts, federal relief funding
City Councilman Matt Pitzer gave Wake Up Columbia listeners an update on Tuesday on a potential ballot issue on roll carts for trash, and the latest on …
Read More »4 test positive for virus as Missouri lawmakers resume work
(AP) — Four people have tested positive for COVID-19 following open testing at the Missouri Capitol. The state health department on Wednesday said 228 lawmakers, staffers and …
Read More »Local election results: Cole County Commissioner unseated
Harry Otto came out of a tight three-way race to unseat incumbent Kris Scheperle in a Cole County Commission Republican primary. Incumbent Jeff Hoelscher held his commission …
Read More »CPS considers limiting in-person classes
Columbia Public Schools may limit in-person classes. Supt. Peter Stiepleman says the number of coronavirus cases in Boone County has gone up since the district decided to …
Read More »State results: Medicaid expansion approved in Missouri
Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion during Tuesday’s primary election. The move clears the way for 230,000 additional people in the state to get health insurance, with the …
Read More »COVID-19 Update (Aug. 5)
Boone County reported 23 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Eighteen people were released from isolation. Twenty-one COVID-19 patients are in Boone County hospitals, well below capacity. Cole …
Read More »Special prosecutor takes over Fizer case
The Pettis County attorney wants a special prosecutor to look at the Hannah Fizer case. A deputy shot and killed the 25-year-old during a traffic stop near …
Read More »Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
(AP) — Residents of Beirut confronted a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across the Lebanese capital, …
Read More »Kansas GOP picks Rep. Marshall for Senate seat over Kobach
(AP) — Kansas Republicans on Tuesday nominated Rep. Roger Marshall for the Senate over polarizing conservative Kris Kobach, heeding the party establishment’s advice as it tries to …
Read More »Columbia man admits to trying to buy deadly chemicals
A Columbia man pleads guilty to trying to buy on the dark web a chemical weapon that could have killed hundreds of people. Jason Siesser admitted in …
Read More »Jefferson City woman dies in Highway 50 crash
A Jefferson City woman dies in a Highway 50 crash. Troopers say Mlinda Hammond tried to drive across Highway 50 on Route U west of the capital …
Read More »Jefferson City hotel pays fine to settle harassment lawsuit
A Jefferson City hotel is paying $45,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced the settlement Tuesday in the case involving …
Read More »Molina, DeJong among Cardinal COVID-19 positives
Longtime catcher Yadier Molina and starting shortstop Paul DeJong are among the Cardinals who tested positive for the coronavirus. The team confirmed six players who have COVID-19: …
Read More »Columbia considers options on federal coronavirus relief funds
Columbia’s mayor says he’s been waiting for two months to hear back from Boone County on how it will pay out federal coronavirus relief money. Brian Treece …
Read More »Tuesday COVID-19 update
Boone County reported 20 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, with 16 released from isolation. There are 23 COVID-19 patients in Boone County hospitals, well below capacity. Cole County …
Read More »Isaias, again a tropical storm, spawns wild inland weather
(AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias is spawning tornadoes and dumping rain over eastern Virginia and Maryland after making landfall as a hurricane near Ocean Isle Beach, North …
Read More »Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue
(AP) — Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick on violent crime special session
Columbia Democratic Rep. Kip Kendrick says the special state legislative session is more about what happens on the back end of a violent crime. Kip Kendrick joined …
Read More »Q&A: TikTok saga continues with Microsoft talks. Now what?
(AP) — The latest twist in the TikTok saga is an especially strange turn in a tale filled with strange turns. Suddenly, Microsoft — known primarily for work …
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