Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks
Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.
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Columbia police, dispatchers implement changes after Volunteer Drive shooting
Columbia police and Boone County Joint Communications are working to improve communication after it broke down during a shooting in north east Columbia. This prevented EMS crews from entering the scene to provide help to victims.
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IN-DEPTH: How effective are face masks at stopping the spread of COVID-19?
Health officials, government officials and the public have debated how effective face coverings are against COVID-19 since the pandemic started.
Continue ReadingRebuilding Mid-Missouri, One Year Later
Jefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.
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Is Mid-Missouri prepared for a potential tornado during a global pandemic?
Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.
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Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding
The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.
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Columbia mom warns of the dangers of antibiotic resistance
One family’s terrifying brush with illness led them to warn others about the dangers of antibiotic resistance.
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