Winter weather is causing some trouble in parts of mid-Missouri. A blizzard warning hit the area Sunday, with strong winds and blowing snow hitting the area. The …
Read More »Homicide investigation in northeast Columbia
A 24-year-old man is dead after a killing in northeast Columbia. Police say they found Ahmonta Harris shot to death late Saturday night at a home on …
Read More »Columbia council meets to discuss city manager situation
The Columbia City Council meets at noon Monday to decide what’s next as it works through a city manager search. Mike Matthes resigned last week after seven …
Read More »Christmas tree arrives at governor’s mansion Monday
The governor’s mansion’s Christmas tree arrives at its new home on Monday morning. The 40-foot Norway spruce was donated by Mike and Linda Knudson of Lebanon, Mo. …
Read More »Arrests made after fight at Columbia Mall
Police arrested two teenagers after a fight at Columbia Mall on Black Friday. Investigators say the fight involved several people in the Target wing of the mall …
Read More »New Franklin woman dies in crash
A New Franklin woman has died in a Howard County car accident. The Highway Patrol says Clara Silva’s car went off Highway 40 near Highway 5 at …
Read More »Quick arrest after south Columbia bank robbery
Authorities made a quick arrest after a south Columbia bank robbery. Police say a man walked in the First Midwest Bank on Grindstone Plaza Dr. at about …
Read More »Shots fired in Mexico lead to arrest
Authorities have arrested a woman after shots fired in Mexico. Investigators say witnesses reported Avianna Dorsey, 21, tried to run a man over with a car on …
Read More »Arrest after Columbia standoff
Columbia Police arrested a man after a standoff Thursday. Investigators say when they got to the home on Godus Circle at 12:30 p.m. they found an injured …
Read More »Downtown Columbia bank robbed
Columbia Police are looking for a downtown bank robber. Investigators say a 6’1″, 280-pound man wearing a hood and a pink bandana covering his face demanded money …
Read More »Hallsville woman charged with trying to shoot boyfriend
A Hallsville woman is accused of pulling a gun on her boyfriend. Deputies arrested Jennifer Carney early Wednesday morning. The boyfriend says they started arguing at a …
Read More »(AUDIO) Councilman Pitzer on Matthes, community policing
Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer joined Wake Up Columbia on Tuesday to talk about recent actions tied to community policing and electric rental scooters. The chat came …
Read More »Highway patrol prepares for record travel
(Missourinet) You’ll see extra Missouri state troopers on the road this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. They’re participating in Operation C.A.R.E, which stands for crash awareness and reduction effort. …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri marijuana lobbyist talks path ahead for drug legalization
Voters have spoken in 2018, approving a measure that legalizes medical marijuana in the state of Missouri. Lobbyist Eapen Thampy says there are still some federal restrictions …
Read More »Citing E. coli outbreak, US officials say don’t eat romaine
(AP) – U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states. …
Read More »Two shootings, one deadly, in Jefferson City
Jefferson City police are investigating two shootings, one of them deadly. Authorities say 19-year-old Nilez R. Nichols was shot and killed at about 6 p.m. Monday on …
Read More »Columbia city manager resigns effective Wednesday
Columbia City Manager Mike Matthes resigned Tuesday and will officially leave the position at 5 p.m. Wednesday. “It has been a pleasure to work with City staff and community members. …
Read More »Trump team turns over written answers to Mueller’s questions
(AP) – President Donald Trump has turned over written answers to special counsel Robert Mueller’s questions about his knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election. The …
Read More »Missouri Gov. Parson revises Greitens’ ethics order
(AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is renewing a lobbying ban for members of his office. Parson signed an executive order Tuesday revising an ethics policy implemented …
Read More »Rains could help firefight but complicate search for remains
(AP) — Rain in the forecast starting Wednesday could aid crews fighting California’s deadly wildfires while raising the risk of flash floods and complicating efforts to recover …
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