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Boone County reported another death from COVID-19 Tuesday. Health official said the patient was between 65 and 69 years old. There have been 59 total deaths from …
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Danforth: Electoral college challenge ‘highly destructive’
(AP) — Former Sen. John Danforth says the effort by Sen. Josh Hawley and others to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory is a “radical” and “highly …
Read More »Troopers shoot suspect at Highway Patrol HQ
(AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol says troopers shot a man who came to a troop headquarters in suburban Kansas City with an assault-type rifle. Patrol …
Read More »Proud Boys leader arrested, accused of burning church banner
(AP) — Police in the nation’s capital have arrested the leader of the Proud Boys for burning a Black Lives Matter sign that was torn down from …
Read More »England faces lockdown that will last at least six weeks
(AP) — A new national lockdown in England will last for at least six weeks as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens …
Read More »Men’s March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana
(AP) — The NCAA says this year’s men’s college basketball tournament will be played entirely in Indiana. Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil …
Read More »UPDATE: missing Columbia 12-year-old found safe
Columbia police say a missing child has been found safe. They said 12-year-old Jewely Clark left her home on White Gate Drive late Saturday night or early …
Read More »Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes
(AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential election, repeatedly citing …
Read More »Basye pushes transfer option for families wanting in-seat learning
Expect some education reform bills in the Missouri legislature in 2021. Rep. Chuck Basye is pushing in House Bill 514 to give families the option to let …
Read More »Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult two years
(AP) — Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly reelected as House speaker. Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe …
Read More »Columbia council set to accept coronavirus relief money
The Columbia City Council on Monday night was scheduled to vote on emergency approval of federal coronavirus relief money. Boone County awarded the city $6,183,239.28 in CARES …
Read More »More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
(AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets …
Read More »Missouri coronavirus cases topped 400,000 on Sunday
(AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Missouri has now topped 400,000, and hospitalizations remained at a high level on Sunday. The state reported 2,305 new …
Read More »Fauci: Vaccinations are increasing in a ‘glimmer of hope’
(AP) The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government …
Read More »Cole County searching for courtroom space
You will see five courtrooms up-and-running in the Cole County Courthouse at the start of 2021. Judge Brian Stumpe moves from municipal court to fill the newly-created …
Read More »Fulton man arrested twice on New Year’s Day
A Fulton man rang in 2021 by getting to know local law enforcement a little better. Police say they arrested Thomas Epperson at 11 a.m. on New …
Read More »Freezing rain, sleet cause traffic issues, power outages in mid-Missouri
The first day of 2021 brought a wintry mix to mid-Missouri that caused some traffic hazards and power outages. A mix of freezing rain and sleet poured …
Read More »Gov. Parson: 66,000 Missouri residents have gotten first vaccine dose
Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that 66,000 Missouri residents have gotten the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine so far. The governor also said another shipment of …
Read More »No. 7 Tennessee routs No. 12 Missouri 73-53 in SEC opener
(AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 15 points and Yves Pons and Jaden Springer added 13 apiece as No. 7 Tennessee routed No. 12 Missouri 73-53 in the …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Dec. 31)
Boone County reported another COVID-19 death Thursday. Health officials say the patient was older than 80. Boone has reported 58 deaths from the illness. More than half …
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