Columbia police confirm human remains found in the middle of town this summer belong to a missing man. Clayton Jacobs was reported missing July 29. The 58-year-old’s remains were found Aug. 22 near Austin Avenue. Police on Thursday said examiners used ...
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Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls
(AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Coming ju...
Read More »14th COVID-19 death in Boone County; statewide hospitalizations surge
Boone County reports a 14th county resident has died from COVID-19. Health officials confirmed Thursday the patient was between 75 and 79 years old. Active cases in Boone County went up 34, to 429, after 83 new positives were reported on Thursday. Hosp...
Read More »Mizzou in-person classes to continue after Thanksgiving
Mizzou still plans to hold in-person classes after Thanksgiving break. The university points to a near 90% drop in active student coronavirus cases since the start of the semester. About 70 students are dealing with it, as of Oct. 14. None have reporte...
Read More »Chiefs sign Le’Veon Bell 2 days after release from Jets
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have signed running back Le’Veon Bell two days after he was released by the New York Jets. The move adds another potential dynamic offensive player to an offense that already features Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travi...
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