Mid-Missouri News

A retired Navy SEAL and former Lee’s Summit Police SWAT team officer says he’s running for Congress to try to save America. Lee’s Summit Republican Bill Irwin …

The increase in positive COVID cases and exposure among staff and students has prompted the Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) to transition to its yellow protocol next …

Missouri’s transportation director says wearing your seat belt is your best line of defense in a crash. 1,004 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, …

Jefferson City Memorial Airport will receive about $295,000 in funding from the federal infrastructure bill, which has been signed by President Biden. Jefferson City Public Works operations …

The decision by American Airlines to reduce its flights out of Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is described as temporary by COU manager Michael Parks. He says January …

COVID concerns have prompted Jefferson City’s Helias Interparish high school to require masks in common areas for students and staff. Masks will also be required in areas …

A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s an archery instructor for 4H wants to see archery designated as Missouri’s official state sport. A House committee heard testimony on the …

939 the Eagle has confirmed that a former Moberly Correctional Center (MCC) employee convicted of killing his secret fiancée has been sent to an out-of-state prison, under …

Dallas-based American Airlines will be reducing its flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), starting in February. COU manager Michael Parks emphasizes these are temporary changes related to …

A top priority for Missouri’s governor is getting the Legislature to approve a 5.5 percent pay increase for state employees. Governor Mike Parson’s (R) $120-million proposal would …

The University of Missouri has a record number of active COVID cases among its students now, with 163. Our news partner ABC-17 reports active cases first surpassed …

Missouri’s highest court has unanimously upheld the firing of a Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) teacher who was terminated after she transferred confidential student information to her …

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt tells “Wake Up Columbia” that he expects a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court by Thursday, on the vaccine mandate case. The …

UPDATE: The UM Board of Curators has voted to reject two proposed mask orders. The votes came during Tuesday morning’s board meeting. Our news partner ABC-17 reports …

Columbia school district patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. Columbia’s school board voted Monday night to place the issue on the …

The increase in COVID cases in the region has prompted Columbia-based MU Health Care to tighten restrictions on hospital and clinic visitors. MU Health says adult inpatients …

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has posted a countdown clock on his office’s official website, to show how much time is left in Missouri’s 2022 session to …

Medicaid expansion funding and money for the program itself are key parts of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposed supplemental budget, which will be unveiled Monday morning in …

Columbia’s school board will vote Monday night on a measure to place an $80-million no-tax increase bond issue on the April ballot. The board’s finance committee and CPS …

Columbia’s school superintendent says CPS’ continued work toward excellence is possible due to community support and its investment in schools. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will present …