(AP) — President Joe Biden says “we can’t wait any longer″ to address the climate crisis, and that’s driving his ambitious effort to stave off the worst …
Read More »US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
(AP) — The Homeland Security Department has issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 28)
Boone County saw a slight rise in active coronavirus cases Thursday. There were 86 new positives, bringing active cases up to 622. Hospitalizations are down to 82, …
Read More »Two candidates running for 45th Dist. state rep seat
Two candidates filed to replace Democrat Kip Kendrick as state representative for part of Columbia. Democrat David Tyson Smith and Libertarian Glenn Nielsen beat Wednesday’s filing deadline …
Read More »Pakistani court: Release man accused in Daniel Pearl’s death
(AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of a Pakistani-British man convicted and later acquitted in the beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. …
Read More »Wednesday snow causes traffic issues, crashes
Some Wednesday morning snowfall caused tough road conditions, leading to several crashes and slide-offs. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to many traffic incidents, mainly before noon. …
Read More »State releases COVID-19 vaccination data in new dashboard
Missouri’s state health department has released its own dashboard showing data on COVID-19 vaccinations so far. Gov. Mike Parson announced the release of the dashboard Tuesday. In …
Read More »Cooper lifts Auburn to 88-82 win over No. 12 Missouri
(AP) — Sharife Cooper had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Auburn to an 88-82 win over No. 12 Missouri. Cooper, a freshman point …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Jan. 27)
Boone County confirmed another COVID-19 death Wednesday. Health officials say the patient was between 75 and 79 years old. There have been 69 total deaths from the …
Read More »GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
(AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction …
Read More »US boosting vaccine deliveries amid complaints of shortages
(AP) Answering growing frustration over vaccine shortages, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is ramping up deliveries to hard-pressed states over the next three weeks and …
Read More »Republican state Senators propose gun rights preservation bill
Republicans in the Missouri Senate are bringing back a bill meant to preserve Second Amendment rights. Sen. Bob Onder says he has concerns about gun rights with …
Read More »Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
(AP) — A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. U.S. …
Read More »SIL Columbia meets fundraising goal after thefts
After thieves stole catalytic converters off Services for Independent Living vehicles late last week, the non-profit asked the community for help. The organization got more than $6,000 …
Read More »Serious injuries in Audrain County crash
A Mexico, Mo. man has serious injuries after a crash on an ice-covered road. The Highway Patrol says Rene Trujillo’s pickup slid off Highway 22 near Audrain …
Read More »Parson to deliver State of the State address Wednesday
Governor Parson delivers his State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon from the House chambers in Jefferson City. Parson will lay out his priorities for the …
Read More »Prosecutor: Jefferson City police shooting was justified
(AP) – No charges will be filed against Jefferson City police officers who fatally shot a man earlier this month. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson said Monday …
Read More »Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
(AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism …
Read More »‘Historic’ snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel
(AP) — A major winter storm blanketed parts of the middle of the country with snow that was forecast to continue into late Tuesday in some areas, …
Read More »MoDot holds virtual open house on I-70 Rocheport bridge
MoDot scheduled a virtual open house for Tuesday evening to discuss construction of the new I-70 bridge near Rocheport. Construction could start late this year on the …
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