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Fulton men go to the hospital with serious injuries after separate crashes on Monday. The Highway Patrol says tow truck driver Ryan Brewer was hit on the …
Read More »Serious injuries after two Callaway County crashes
City manager on Columbia trash system complaints
John Glascock has heard your complaints about Columbia’s new trash system. The city manager says he is doing the best he can with the system citizens voted …
Read More »Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
(AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other …
Read More »Missouri Senate votes to ban police chokeholds
(AP) — A bill to ban police chokeholds has passed the Missouri Senate. Senators voted 30-4 in favor of the measure. The bill also would allow Kansas …
Read More »Eldon man badly hurt in ATV crash
An ATV crash lands an Eldon man in the hospital. The Highway Patrol says Glendal Phares’ ATV hit a rock on Lakeview Drive south of his hometown …
Read More »Witness describes seeing Floyd ‘slowly fade away’
(AP) — A man who was among onlookers shouting at a Minneapolis police officer to get off George Floyd last May returns to the stand on Tuesday, …
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (March 30)
Coronavirus case increases stayed low in mid-Missouri on Tuesday. Boone County had only three new positives, and active cases fell to 48. Hospitalizations also went down, to …
Read More »Tennessee floods claim fifth victim; more rain on the way
(AP) — Flash flooding in Tennessee has claimed a fifth victim after authorities said a man drove his car around barricades and apparently drowned. Cheatham County Emergency …
Read More »Suez Canal reopens after stuck cargo ship is freed
(AP) — Salvage teams have finally freed a giant container ship that has been stuck sideways in the Suez Canal for nearly a week. The effort ended …
Read More »COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study
(AP) The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The …
Read More »Missouri moves to Phase 2 of coronavirus vaccinations Monday
Missouri opens up coronavirus vaccinations to people in Phase Two on Monday. That phase includes everyone working in higher education, the government, and several other sectors. It …
Read More »One arrested after gunshots in west Columbia
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a suspect after gunshots in west Columbia. ABC 17 reports deputies found evidence of 15 gunshots on West Millbrook Drive near Scott …
Read More »Jefferson City man convicted of assault, acquitted of murder
A Jefferson City man no longer faces murder charges in a 2017 killing. ABC 17 reports Dana Day Junior was convicted of first and second degree assault …
Read More »Two more Tigers enter transfer portal
Two more Mizzou basketball players have entered the transfer portal. Reports confirmed by 93.9 The Eagle on Saturday say junior forward Parker Braun will transfer from the …
Read More »Video of Floyd arrest may appear early at ex-cop’s trial
(AP) A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video …
Read More »England embarks on major easing of lockdown
(AP) England is embarking on a major easing of its latest coronavirus lockdown that came into force at the start of the year, with families and friends …
Read More »Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar air strikes
(AP) Thai authorities along the country’s border with Myanmar are bracing for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes by the Myanmar military. …
Read More »Suez Canal blockage adds to pressure points in global trade
(AP) Delays in freeing a mammoth container ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal have highlighted still more pressure points in global trade, a year after supply chains …
Read More »(AUDIO) Schmitt explains decision to run for U.S. Senate
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced this week he’s running for U.S. Senate in 2022. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
Read More »(AUDIO) New Columbia school superintendent H. Brian Yearwood
Dr. H. Brian Yearwood will take over as Columbia Public Schools superintendent in July. He joined Wake Up Columbia on Friday:
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