(AP) Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on …
Read More »House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
(AP) — The House has approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill in a win for President Joe Biden. But even as Democrats savor that major step, …
Read More »One hospitalized after Hirth Ave. assault
A central Columbia assault lands a man in the hospital. Police say it happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday on Hirth Avenue between Worley and Ash streets. …
Read More »Fulton man charged with armed robbery after car theft
Fulton police arrest an armed robbery suspect. Investigators say Justin Weeks, 32, asked the victim to give him a ride at about 1 a.m. Saturday at the …
Read More »Man faces DUI charge after crashing into MUPD car
Someone who may have been driving under the influence crashes into an MU police car. Investigators say Caleb Ritter tried to turn from Stadium onto Providence at …
Read More »Cuomo sorry for remarks aide ‘misinterpreted’ as harassment
(AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has acknowledged for the first time that some of his behavior with women “may have been insensitive or too personal.” …
Read More »Tergin on Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge, MSP construction
Two big construction projects are given the go-ahead in Jefferson City. Mayor Carrie Tergin says work on the Bicentennial Bridge linking the Capitol grounds to Adrians Island …
Read More »U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 from J&J
(AP) U.S. health advisers have endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson that’s expected to provide an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The panel …
Read More »State to activate next coronavirus vaccination tier March 15
Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday more Missourians will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine soon. The governor says the state will activate Phase 1-B, Tier 3 …
Read More »Boone commissioners approved tax breaks for possible meat facility
The Boone County Commission offers tax breaks for a proposed Italian meats facility. Swift Prepared Foods plans to open a large plant on Paris Rd. in 2022, …
Read More »Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several
(AP) — An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi …
Read More »JC man on pre-trial release picks up new drug charge
A Jefferson City man who pleaded not guilty to a felony drug charge this week is now in more trouble. Police say Byron Williams drove away from …
Read More »GOP-led Missouri House OKs private school scholarship bill
(AP) — A Missouri bill to allow scholarships for K-12 private schooling has passed the state House. The school voucher-style measure barely passed Thursday. Lawmakers voted 82-71 …
Read More »House to vote on virus bill; arbiter says wage hike a no-go
(AP) — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday. That win is expected despite a setback on Thursday …
Read More »Second arrest made after Cole County gun store burglary
Cole County authorities say a father and son were behind a burglary at a gun store. Christopher McCombs, Sr. was arrested on Wednesday in Fulton. Investigators say …
Read More »(AUDIO) Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon on start of absentee voting
Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon says there are some changes if you want to vote absentee for the April election. That process started Tuesday. Lennon joined Wake …
Read More »Mizzou to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this spring
Mizzou will hold in-person ceremonies to celebrate 2020 and 2021 graduates. The university said Thursday it will host three commencement weekends. Graduates from 2020 will be honored …
Read More »Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters
(AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday …
Read More »US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months
(AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though claims remain at a historically …
Read More »Former Fulton firefighters’ union treasurer charged with stealing from union
A former officer for Fulton’s firefighters’ union is facing a felony charge after he allegedly stole from the organization. A special prosecutor filed a formal charge against …
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