The Fulton teenager who was badly hurt in a car crash last weekend has died from his injuries. Xander Noel, 17, passed away after the crash that occurred Saturday afternoon. His family confirmed the news Tuesday on a GoFundMe account that was set up to...
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AP: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison
(AP) Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, died in a federal prison early Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. He was 82. Madoff died at the Federal Medical Center in...
Read More »Boone Health announces vaccine slots available at mall clinic
Boone Health announced on Monday it had COVID-19 vaccination appointments available at its Columbia Mall clinic on Wednesday and Thursday. Check the signups here. Coronavirus case increases stayed low in mid-Missouri Monday. Boone County added 15 new p...
Read More »Ex-Kansas City Chiefs coach charged with DWI after crash
(AP) Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that critically injured a 5-year-old girl. Jackson County prosecutors announced the charges Monday against Reid, the son of Chiefs c...
Read More »Jefferson City police arrest stabbing suspect
A Jefferson City man is in jail after a road rage incident that led to a stabbing. Police say they found a 24-year old man with a stab wound on Vista Road just north of Industrial Boulevard. He was taken to the hospital. Investigators say a 28-year old...
Read More »CPD: Remains found at Rock Bridge State Park belong to Mengqi Ji
Columbia police confirmed Tuesday recently recovered human remains belong to Mengqi Ji. Authorities said those remains matched the Columbia woman’s dental records. A hiker found the remains at Rock Bridge State Park on March 25. Police said DNA tests a...
Read More »Columbia health department hosting vaccine clinic for bar, restaurant workers
The Columbia/Boone County health department is hosting a coronavirus vaccine clinic for restaurant and bar workers. Health officials said Monday people working at those businesses can register to get an appointment on the city website. The clinic will ...
Read More »State officials encouraged by vaccine rollout
Missouri’s health director says he’s encouraged by the state’s vaccine rollout so far. Dr. Randall Williams said Thursday the state’s pharmacies and local clinics had seen an increased ability to vaccine more patients. “All of [the pharmacies and...
Read More »Gov. Parson announces mega vaccination event in Springfield
Gov. Mike Parson announced a mega vaccination event is coming to Springfield soon. The governor’s office said Wednesday the state-supported event will happen Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 at the Missouri State University student center. T...
Read More »Authorities searching for missing Montgomery County teen
Montgomery County authorities want your help with finding a missing teenager. Deputies said Tuesday they think Emalee Deremer, 15, ran away from home. She was last seen in New Florence at around 10:30 p.m. Monday. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office...
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