Mid-Missouri’s coronavirus case increases continue to stay low. Boone County reported nine new positives on Thursday. Active cases dropped to 90. Hospitalizations are up, to 12, but …
Read More »Fire, explosions at chemical plant in eastern Missouri
(AP) — Authorities are responding to a fire and several explosions at a chemical plant in eastern Missouri. Affton Fire Chief Nick Fahs said the department responded …
Read More »US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
(AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases …
Read More »Missouri Senate votes down funding for Medicaid expansion
(AP) — The Missouri Senate has voted against paying for Medicaid expansion. Senators on Wednesday voted 20-14 against a proposal to add the funding to the state …
Read More »Pres. Biden declares “America is rising anew”; Scott delivers GOP response
(AP) — President Joe Biden declares “America is rising anew” as he calls for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Ashland, Mexico on Thursday
There are more chances to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are interested. The local health department is holding a walk-in Pfizer clinic at Southern Boone County …
Read More »19-year-old arrested after Columbia student hit by car while walking to school bus
A 19-year old woman is arrested after a Columbia elementary school student gets hit by a car on the way to the bus. The Boone County Sheriff’s …
Read More »MSHP: Fulton man dies in Highway 54 crash
A Fulton man is dead after a crash in Callaway County. The Highway Patrol reports Cody Evans, 30, was driving his pickup truck on Highway 54 just …
Read More »Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe
(AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that federal investigators have executed search warrants at Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan residence and office. The former New …
Read More »Real ID deadline delayed, but some bases in Missouri do require them
The federal government this week delayed the deadline to get a Real ID until May 2023. You will need a form of Real ID to board a …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Walsh on gas tax, Ranken groundbreaking
Ashland Republican Rep. Sara Walsh joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday to talk about a proposed gas tax hike, groundbreaking of the new Ranken Tech facility in …
Read More »Deputy killed, another shot in North Carolina standoff
(AP) — Authorities say a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting that prompted a standoff. The suspect apparently killed himself …
Read More »US indicts 3 on hate crime charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery
(AP) — The Justice Department has announced federal hate crime charges in the death of a Georgia man who was killed while out for a run last …
Read More »Fulton police searching for kidnapping suspects
Authorities in Fulton want your help with finding three kidnapping suspects. Fulton police said Monday the three men may have been driving a gray Dodge Charger when …
Read More »Jefferson City public works prepping for potential flooding along Missouri River
Is the Missouri River in for another round of flooding like we saw two years ago? Jefferson City Public Works’ Britt Smith hopes not. “The chance of …
Read More »Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress
(AP) — President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would transform …
Read More »Boone County hosting walk-in vaccine clinics outside Columbia
Boone County’s health department is hosting some walk-in coronavirus vaccine clinics outside of Columbia in the next week. Vaccinators will hold a clinic at Centralia Intermediate School …
Read More »Cards catcher Molina goes on injured list with foot strain
(AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been put on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his right foot. Molina was hurt …
Read More »Cole County official has concerns about “vaccine passports”
Should you have to show your COVID-19 vaccination card just so you can get on an airplane? “I think it is a large HIPPA concern,” Chezney Schulte …
Read More »CDC: Many Americans can now go outside without a mask
(AP) U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And unvaccinated people …
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