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Increasing COVID cases and quarantines at Southern Boone Middle School in Ashland have prompted the district to require masks effective this (Thursday) morning. Southern Boone Middle School principal Justin Griffith has written a letter to parents, say...
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Expect long backups on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during Roots ‘N Blues, into next week
State transportation officials are warning you to expect significant backups and delays on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during the Roots ‘N Blues festival. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close one eastbound I-70 bridge over Perc...
Read More »UPDATE: Harrisburg man jailed without bond, charged after allegedly putting gun against victim’s head
A Boone County judge has ordered a Harrisburg man to be jailed without bond, after the suspect allegedly put a gun to someone’s head and later shot at the victim from outside a house. 25-year-old Brendon Sublett is charged with six felonies, including ...
Read More »Attorney general Schmitt criticizes Missouri education groups for their stance on mask mandate
Missouri’s attorney general will ask a Boone County judge next week to issue a preliminary injunction against Columbia Public Schools (CPS) regarding the district’s mask mandate. Attorney General Eric Schmitt says he opposes the forced masking of schoo...
Read More »Columbia state lawmaker and attorney wants mural removed from Boone County Courthouse
A Columbia state lawmaker who’s also an attorney is calling on Boone County Commissioners to remove the Sid Larson mural from the Courthouse, which is downtown. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) issued his call on Twitter, saying the mura...
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General Entertainment
Chrissy Teigen opens up about racism she faced growing up
ABC/Byron Cohen(LOS ANGELES) -- Chrissy Teigen is the cover star for this year's People "The Beautiful Issue" The Cravings cookbook author graced the cover with her children, 4-year-old daughter Luna and 2-year-old son Miles, a...
Read More »Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively troll each other while getting COVID-19 vaccine
ABC - ABC/Lou Rocco(CANADA) -- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively had an interesting way to celebrate getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The power couple took to Instagram on Wednesday to not only flaunt their newly updated vaccinated s...
Read More »Ryan Coogler knows Chadwick Boseman would want the ‘Black Panther’ sequel to go on
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) -- Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has some thoughts about the movie's sequel, especially about the late Chadwick Boseman. When speaking with The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday, Co...
Read More »Matthew McConaughey’s ‘new chapter’ likely a run for political office
Noam Galai/Getty Images for HISTORY(LOS ANGELES) -- Matthew McConaughey has expressed an interest in entering the political arena in the past, but during a CNBC interview Tuesday, the actor all but confirmed a run at public office. &ldq...
Read More »Nearly 500 leaders, activists and celebrities sign open letter supporting trans women and girls
ABC(NEW YORK) -- Celebrities like Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn, and Oscar winners Regina King and Julianne Moore are among 500 names that signed an open letter standing in solidarity with transgender women and girls in ...
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