(AP) White Sox manager Tony La Russa wound up a winner in his first game against the team that ensured his Hall of Fame induction as Chicago …
Read More »Japan says U.S. travel warning for virus won’t hurt Olympians
(AP) Tokyo has denied that a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan will have an impact on Olympians. Japan is determined to hold the …
Read More »JC teen arrested, charged with murder in Arkansas
A Jefferson City teen faces murder charges in Arkansas. ABC 17 reports Travis Barker, 19, was arrested Friday in Salem, Arkansas. He’s been charged with first-degree murder. …
Read More »Plummer eyes long-discussed convention center in return to JC Chamber
Will you see Jefferson City get a convention center on Gary Plummer’s latest watch? Plummer is back in his old job as Chamber of Commerce president. He …
Read More »Blinken says U.S. will aid Gaza without helping Hamas
(AP) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has vowed to “rally international support” to aid Gaza during a visit to Israel at the start of a regional …
Read More »Authorities investigate homicide in northeast Columbia
Authorities are investigating after a shooting death at a bar in northeast Columbia. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say they got to The Vault on Clark Lane near …
Read More »Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run west of Columbia
The Highway Patrol is asking the public for info about a crash that killed a pedestrian west of Columbia. Troopers say Zachary Isbell, 27, was hit by …
Read More »(AUDIO) Mark McCloskey joins Wake Up Columbia
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey announced his U.S. Senate bid this week. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
Read More »Gov. Parson to announce Missouri Supreme Court appointee
Gov. Mike Parson is set to announce his pick for the Missouri Supreme Court. The governor will announce his appointee out of three finalists at 4:30 p.m. …
Read More »Weber spins no-hitter as Mizzou softball wins regional championship
A no-hitter helps send Mizzou softball back to the NCAA Super Regionals. Sophomore pitcher Jordan Weber allowed no hits in seven innings in a 5-0 win over …
Read More »CPS holds vaccine clinics for middle schoolers
Columbia Public Schools continues COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students as young as 12 on Monday. The clinics will take place at Oakland Middle School and Smithton Middle …
Read More »Rep. Veit defends vote raising state gas tax
Rudy Veit says his yes vote to raise Missouri’s gasoline tax could cost him at re-election time. But Veit says the 12.5 cent a gallon increase is …
Read More »Baez’s HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals
(AP) Jávier Báez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the …
Read More »George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in brother’s memory
(AP) Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and citizens for a march as part of events marking …
Read More »Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Gaza truce
(AP) Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East to press the Israelis, Palestinians and regional players to build on last week’s Gaza cease-fire …
Read More »Single moms sue Missouri for refusing to expand Medicaid
(AP) Two single mothers are among a group of women suing Missouri for denying them access to Medicaid health care as called for in the state Constitution. …
Read More »Saturday marks anniversaries of Jefferson City, Joplin tornadoes
May 22 is one of the worst weather dates in Missouri history. In 2019, a late-night tornado tore through the heart of Jefferson City, packing winds stronger …
Read More »Mizzou softball hosts NCAA Tournament regional
Mizzou softball is in position to make its first College World Series since 2011. The Tigers start NCAA Tournament action at home against Illinois-Chicago on Friday afternoon …
Read More »Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
(AP) — Israel and Hamas have announced a cease-fire to end a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in …
Read More »Man convicted in 2019 Columbia murder gets 10 years in prison
One of the men convicted of a central Columbia killing will spend 10 years in prison. Aaron Harris, 28, learned his prison sentence Thursday morning. He pleaded …
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