Columbia Police have arrested two juveniles for Wednesday morning’s shooting of a teen on East Sexton Road. Police investigators say one juvenile is charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action and tampering with a witness. The other is cha...
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UM System’s top priority named for Missouri’s senior senator
Saying that he’s tirelessly advocated for the University of Missouri System during his years of public service, the UM Board of Curators has voted to name the $221 million NextGen Precision Health facility in Columbia after U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R). Miz...
Read More »Jefferson City murder suspect in court on Friday; no cameras will be allowed
A Jefferson City woman charged with killing a child in her care will be arraigned Friday in Cole County Circuit Court, but television cameras will not be in the courtroom. Judge Cotton Walker has rejected a request for cameras for Quatavia Givens’ arra...
Read More »(AUDIO): Southwest Missouri congressman running for Senate criticizes Biden administration over Afghanistan
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Congressman Long is critical of President Biden over Afghanistan, and says southwest Missouri will be critical in his p...
Read More »Missouri Task Force One back out in boats near New Orleans, after Ida
Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One members continue their search efforts this morning near New Orleans, after Hurricane Ida. Task Force One currently has six crews out assessing north central Jefferson Parish, from Lake Pontchartrain to the Mississ...
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