A big bridge rehab project starts Monday in south Columbia. MoDot is closing the Grindstone Parkway/Route AC/Nifong overpass at Highway 63 for 60 days for maintenance starting …
Read More »(AUDIO) Mayor Tergin on JC tornado recovery
The recovery effort continues after a catastrophic tornado hit Jefferson City late Wednesday. Mayor Carrie Tergin gave Wake Up Columbia another update on Friday:
Read More »Missouri River hits historic Jefferson City crest
The Missouri River on Friday morning hit its projected crest of 31.5 feet in Jefferson City, a top-ten all-time crest. That is causing problems for some downtown …
Read More »Britain’s May to step down June 7
(AP) Theresa May says she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to become Britain’s next prime minister. She will …
Read More »State track meets moved to Columbia
The Class 3, 4 and 5 MSHSAA State Track meets have been moved to three sites across the state this weekend. Following damage to Adkins Stadium in …
Read More »Hostility between Trump and Pelosi ratchets up
(AP) The enmity between President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ratcheting up, with each questioning the other’s fitness for duty. Personal attacks flowed on …
Read More »Senate passes $19 billion disaster relief bill
(AP) The Senate has passed a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill to help to a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of …
Read More »Cunningham makes Mercury opening day roster
Sophie Cunningham on Thursday officially made the roster of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. Mizzou’s all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball was drafted by the club in April. …
Read More »Jeff City puts curfew into effect
A curfew has been put into effect in an area of downtown Jefferson City that stretches from 9pm Thursday until 5am Friday. The area under curfew spans …
Read More »Tornado rips through Jefferson City
A historic tornado has touched down and caused significant damage in Jefferson City. The National Weather Service reported a tornado warning in Eldon at about 11 p.m. …
Read More »Red Cross asking for donations after tornadoes cause damage to Mid-MO
The American Red Cross is asking for your donations after tornadoes caused significant damage throughout the state, particularly in Jefferson City. Sharon Watson with the Red Cross …
Read More »(AUDIO) Gov. Parson on JC tornado
Gov. Parson joined Wake Up Columbia on Thursday morning, hours after a catastrophic tornado ripped through Jefferson City and Eldon.
Read More »(AUDIO) Supt. Linthacum on JC school tornado damage
Simonsen Ninth Grade Center is among the facilities with extensive damage after Wednesday night’s tornado hit Jefferson City and Eldon. Jefferson City Public Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum …
Read More »MUPD finds missing man
MUPD says it has found the man reported missing Wednesday afternoon near University Hospital in Columbia. Jeffery Bloomquist had apparently left a van that was preparing to …
Read More »Mandatory evacuations as historic flooding hits Jefferson City
A handful of residents in Missouri’s capital city and some businesses have been ordered to leave as the Missouri River rises. Jefferson City issued a mandatory evacuation …
Read More »Many questions after JC man was fatally injured at concert
(AP) – Police in the St. Louis suburb of Maryland Heights are seeking answers about how a man was injured at a Dave Matthews Band concert and …
Read More »Blues reach final for first time in 49 years
(AP) – The St. Louis Blues were the NHL’s worst team on January 2 at 15-18-4. On Saturday, the Blues will be playing in the Stanley Cup …
Read More »Schiff says Justice agrees to turn over docs
(AP) – The chairman of the House intelligence committee has postponed a meeting to enforce a subpoena against the Justice Department after the department agreed to hand …
Read More »Missouri’s Hawley unveils bill on data tracking
(AP) Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced legislation to give internet users the ability to opt out of tracking and collection of personal data. Hawley introduced …
Read More »Top officials say US doesn’t want war with Iran
(AP) Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is trying to assure lawmakers that the administration is not rushing toward a military confrontation with Iran. Shanahan says he outlined …
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