Most of mid-Missouri received between three to five inches of snow Wednesday. The highway patrol worked almost 60 different crashes in our area alone. No one died, …
Read More »Iowa Caucus numbers almost complete; Buttigieg, Sanders nearly tied
(AP) New results from the Iowa Democratic caucuses show Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders nearly tied with almost all the votes counted. But the race remained too …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Hartzler on State of the Union
Local Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler says Pres. Trump points out a lot of wins during Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. She joined Wake Up Columbia on …
Read More »Senate acquits President Trump of impeachment charges
(AP) The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and …
Read More »Jefferson City road crews try to keep up with salt shortage
This might have been a good year for you to have invested in ‘salt futures.’ Cole County Public Works Director Larry Benz says they’ve already gone through …
Read More »Cole County Health Department says no signs yet of coronavirus in mid-Missouri
The Cole County Health Department is taking the lead on the off-chance that the coronavirus shows up in central Missouri. Chesney Schulte said her agency is keeping …
Read More »Up to 7 inches of snow possible starting Wednesday
Forecasters say a winter storm could bring seven inches of snow to mid-Missouri, starting at about 9 a.m. Wednesday and continuing into early Thursday. National Weather Service …
Read More »Trump uses State of Union to campaign; Pelosi rips up speech
(AP) — Standing before a Congress and a nation sharply divided by impeachment, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to extol a “Great …
Read More »Kansas City braces for throngs of fans at Chiefs parade
(AP) — Hundreds of thousands are expected to flood downtown Kansas City despite a predicted winter storm as the triumphant Chiefs bring home a Super Bowl trophy …
Read More »Buttigieg slightly leading Sanders in partial Iowa results
(AP) The Iowa Democratic Party has released additional results of its kickoff presidential caucus after a long day of delay. The early results show former Midwestern Mayor …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer with Airbnb update
Columbia’s city council once again voted Monday night to table planned regulations on short-term rentals like through Airbnb. Councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday …
Read More »Apparent murder-suicide in north Columbia
Law enforcement is still investigating an apparent murder-suicide in north Columbia. Sheriff’s deputies say Bobbie Jo Robinson, 39, of Columbia and Stefan Dailing, 41, of Moberly were …
Read More »Luetkemeyer criticizes partisanship in Washington
Local Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer gave a thumbs up to President Trump for his State of the Union address in the House chambers Tuesday night. But the Republican …
Read More »Japan quarantines cruise ship as toll of new virus grows
(AP) Large white sheets covering them head-to-knee, people infected with a new virus were led by gloved and masked officials off a Japanese cruise ship that’s being …
Read More »Missouri Senate advances another redistricting plan
(AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led state Senate is advancing a plan to revamp key parts of a ballot initiative on redistricting that was approved by voters just two …
Read More »Heavy snow in forecast for mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service issues a winter weather advisory and a winter storm watch for most of mid-Missouri. It looks like we will get up to an …
Read More »In embarrassing twist, Democrats have no Iowa caucus results
(AP) Democratic Party officials in Iowa are working furiously to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus. They say final results will be released Tuesday. Frustrated …
Read More »Columbia council delays Airbnb regulations again
The Columbia City Council has once again put off approving regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Members voted Monday night to refer the bills to the planning …
Read More »Jefferson City airport terminal to be demolished
Jefferson City’s council votes Monday night to tear down the flood-damaged airport terminal. The building has been flooded out several times over the past 50 years, But …
Read More »Judge grants Elledge requests for non-Boone County jury
The jury in Joseph Elledge’s felony child abuse trial will not come from Boone County. A judge on Monday granted Elledge’s change of venue request, just for …
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