For the first time in about a year, Columbia Public Schools will have in-seat learning five days a week. The board of education voted Monday night to …
Read More »Biden’s big relief package close to passing
(AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help. That sentiment became a well-worn punchline under Ronald …
Read More »CPS board narrows superintendent search to three finalists
The Columbia Public Schools board has narrowed its superintendent search down to three candidates. The candidates are Dr. Erick Pruitt, currently the deputy chief of high schools …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (March 9)
Boone County reported two more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday. Health officials say both patients were older than 80. Boone has confirmed 82 total deaths from the illness. There …
Read More »Blunt will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2022
Roy Blunt announced Monday morning that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. The Missouri Republican was first elected to the U.S. Senate …
Read More »MU announces $11 million gift for vet college
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine gets the biggest gift in its history. We learned about the $11 million from MU alums Glenn and Nancy …
Read More »Comfort due in court in Columbia murder case
Another hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning in Keith Comfort’s case. Comfort is the man accused of killing his wife and putting her body in a Columbia …
Read More »Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
(AP) — Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. …
Read More »Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death
(AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death postponed jury selection for a day while an appeal …
Read More »Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct
(AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered his administration to review federal rules guiding colleges in their handling of campus sexual assaults. Biden’s executive order directs the …
Read More »Missouri House passes bill for guns on buses, public transit
(AP) — The Missouri House has passed a bill to allow guns on public transportation. The GOP-led chamber on Monday voted 124-32 to send the proposal to …
Read More »Columbia school board to consider five-day, in-person learning plan
The Columbia Public Schools board votes Monday night on whether to return to in-person learning five days a week. Elementary students have been in-seat four days a …
Read More »Officials warn of elevated fire risk
Local fire officials are asking you not to try any controlled burns until at least mid-week because of dry and windy conditions. Boone County crews dealt with …
Read More »Randolph County man dies in motorcycle crash
A Randolph County man dies in a motorcycle crash. The Highway Patrol says Christopher Callahan tried to avoid a Jeep pulling out of the Randolph County Justice …
Read More »Fire destroys JC mobile home, one person injured
One person has minor injuries after fire destroys a Jefferson City mobile home. Investigators say it appears the fire started by accident in a bedroom of the …
Read More »Lawmakers consider K-12 private scholarship bill
Missouri lawmakers have taken a big step toward school choice. The House barely passed a measure last week allowing private donors to give money to nonprofits who …
Read More »With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes
(AP) — Now that President Joe Biden is on the verge of his first big legislative victory, a key moderate Democrat says he may be open to …
Read More »Jury selection starts for former officer charged in George Floyd’s death
(AP) — Jury selection begins Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Derek Chauvin’s trial, which is expected …
Read More »Race, title and anguish: Meghan and Harry explain royal rift
(AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan and Harry has produced several revelations, from Meghan saying she experienced suicidal thoughts, Harry saying he felt “trapped” in royal …
Read More »Sedalia, Columbia among sites for mass vaccination clinics this week
Mass coronavirus vaccination clinics continue this week. Shots will go out at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Another clinic is happening Friday at …
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