What are the odds we’ll get a big earthquake like they saw in California this month? Mizzou geology professor Eric Sandoval joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday …
Read More »FEMA disaster recovery centers setting up Monday
FEMA has more disaster recovery centers setting up on Monday. One is a mobile unit in the community center in Eldon. Amother is in the Cole County …
Read More »Plane flips at Jefferson City airport
A plane winds up on its top at Jefferson City’s airport. Authorities say the pilot of the small, private plane was practicing landings late Saturday morning when …
Read More »Missing Columbia teen found safe
A missing 13-year-old Columbia girl is found safe. Summer Allen turned up ok on Saturday. She had left home and was last seen Thursday night walking on …
Read More »Iran says 17 CIA spies arrested, some sentenced
(AP) – Iran says it has arrested 17 Iranian nationals allegedly recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency to spy on the country’s nuclear and military sites, and …
Read More »Jefferson City motorcyclist badly hurt in crash
A motorcycle rider is badly hurt after an accident in Jefferson City. Highway Patrol troopers say a car turned on to Business Highway 50 at Country Club …
Read More »Puerto Rico prepares for massive protest to expel governor
(AP) – Puerto Rico is bracing for what many people expect to be one of the biggest protests ever seen in the U.S. territory as irate islanders …
Read More »Ireland’s Shane Lowry wins British Open
(AP) – The silver claret jug is staying on the Emerald Isle after Shane Lowry captured the first British Open to be held in Northern Ireland since …
Read More »Missouri and Hillsdale College in legal fight over bequest
(AP) – A conservative Michigan college with some powerful allies is suing the University of Missouri over a donor’s bequest in a dispute that centers on economic …
Read More »Businesses with tornado damage could be eligible for loans
Did your Jefferson City business sustain tornado damage that your insurance might not cover? You may be eligible for a low interest loan from the Small Business …
Read More »Holts Summit police investigate suspicious package
Police and troopers were investigating a suspicious package in Holts Summit on Friday afternoon. ABC 17 reports that police found a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop, …
Read More »Gov. Parson forced to land in Columbia after plane problem
Governor Mike Parson is safe after a problem with the his plane caused the pilot to turn around mid-trip. Reports say an issue with a required system …
Read More »FEMA Disaster Recover Center will open in Cole County
A FEMA disaster recovery center is opening in Cole County to provide one-on-one assistance to those who were affected by the recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes. …
Read More »NFL won’t suspend Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill in case involving son
(AP) – The NFL will not suspend Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill under its personal conduct policy in a domestic violence case involving his 3-year-old son. The …
Read More »Columbia man accused of sexual abuse, kidnapping
A Columbia man is accused of sneaking into an apartment and sexually abusing a victim. Spencer Jordan, 62, was booked into Boone County Jail early Friday. Police …
Read More »University of Missouri officials appeal NCAA punishments
The University of Missouri has made its case to the NCAA. School officials spoke to an appeals committee in Indianapolis on Thursday. Mizzou is looking at a …
Read More »Cooling centers open in Missouri as temperatures rise
(AP) — Cooling centers are opening around Missouri as high temperatures and humidity create dangerous conditions. The Springfield News-Leader reports that some public swimming pools are extending hours in …
Read More »JC Air Force vet recalls “magnificent” achievement of Apollo landing
One former Jefferson City Air Force officer remembers the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago well. Retired Major Bill Stine was heavily involved in the military space …
Read More »High temperatures dangerous for dogs
This hot weather could leave your dog really suffering from the heat. Dr. Jill Brady says an overheated dog needs help. “It’s better to cool them down …
Read More »FEMA agrees to consider disaster aid for more counties
FEMA is looking at Missouri’s request to make more counties eligible for disaster aid. President Trump’s declaration this month opened the door for people in Boone, Cole, …
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