The Better Business Bureau is sending you a warning about a Columbia-based contractor who is apparently not living up to his promises. The BBB says a Columbia …
Read More »AP: Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes
(AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid …
Read More »Columbia/Boone County announces less-restrictive coronavirus order
Columbia and Boone County announced lessened restrictions for bars and restaurants in its latest coronavirus health order. Health director Stephanie Browning said Wednesday bars and restaurants serving …
Read More »Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
(AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike …
Read More »No. 10 Missouri falls at Ole Miss
(AP) — Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points to help Mississippi beat No. 10 Missouri 80-59. Devontae Shuler and Luis Rodriguez added 15 points apiece for the Rebels …
Read More »Two charged with murder in Cole County baby’s death
Two people now face murder charges, after authorities say they found a significant amount of meth in a dead Cole County baby. The two-month-old was found dead …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Feb. 11)
Lower coronavirus case trends continue in Boone County. There were just 45 new positives on Thursday, and the five-day average for new cases is at 27, the …
Read More »Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade
(AP) — The Boston Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, parting with the final member of the outfield trio that …
Read More »Gun shots at hotel near Columbia Mall
Police investigate gun shots not far from Columbia Mall. CPD says a man fired several shots at about 9 a.m. Wednesday at the La Quinta Inn near …
Read More »CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19
(AP) — A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread. But health officials are stopping short …
Read More »Georgia prosecutor investigates election after Trump call
(AP) — A Georgia prosecutor says she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election. Fulton County District Attorney …
Read More »Rep. proposes bill banning health restrictions on church services
Republican state representative Brian Seitz has filed a bill that would ban restrictions on church services during pandemics. “Government’s authority stops at the church house door, and …
Read More »Dangerous cold, light snow to continue this week
Another round of light snow may cause trouble for you on local roads. National Weather Service meteorologist Marshall Pfahler says we will only get about an inch …
Read More »Senators to hear opening arguments in Trump impeachment
(AP) — Opening arguments will begin in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day ended with the Senate voting to hear the case for convicting the former …
Read More »Walmart pharmacies to assist with coronavirus vaccine distribution
Retail pharmacies join the coronavirus vaccination push, starting Friday. The list of participating pharmacies includes many area Walmarts, and the Sam’s Club in Columbia. Check with those …
Read More »Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid on leave after crash
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed outside linebackers coach Britt Reid on administrative leave while an investigation continues into a crash that injured two children. The …
Read More »Flight that departed from Columbia makes emergency landing
(AP) — An American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing in southwestern Missouri after experiencing trouble with its landing gear. Springfield television station KYTV reports that …
Read More »Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coach with 200 wins, dies at 77
(AP) The longtime NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer has died. Family friend and former Kansas City Chiefs publicist Bob Moore says Schottenheimer died Monday night in Charlotte, North …
Read More »Moberly woman indicted in Columbia murder case
A grand jury indicts a Moberly woman accused of killing a Jefferson City man in a Columbia fast-food drive-thru. Angelica Benitez is accused of second degree murder …
Read More »1 dead, 4 hurt in Minnesota health clinic shooting; man held
(AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and four others are wounded in a shooting at a Minnesota health clinic. A 67-year-old local man said to …
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