(AP) The Missouri House has ousted a lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago. The GOP-led House on Wednesday voted almost unanimously to kick out Republican Rick Roeber. His now-adult children testified to House inves...
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(AUDIO) Nickie Davis with The District on downtown parking space plan
Nickie Davis with downtown Columbia’s The District says a couple restaurants may take advantage of using parking spots as extra seating soon. She joined Wake Up Columbia on Wednesday:
Read More »Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict
(AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death. Wednesday’s announcement came a day after ex-officer ...
Read More »Historic late snowfall hits mid-Missouri
Historic, winter-like weather in late April hit mid-Missouri. Columbia Regional Airport recorded 1.1″ of snow on Apr. 20. That ties the mark for the latest measured spring snowfall in Columbia in recorded history. It is also the most snow ever re...
Read More »Columbus police officer fatally shoots girl swinging knife
(AP) — Body camera video shows a Columbus officer fatally shoot a teenage girl who swung at two other people with a knife. A black-handled blade resembling a kitchen knife or steak knife appeared to be lying on the sidewalk next to her immediately afte...
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