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Columbia police arrest 5 at Saddle Ridge residence

February 16, 2021 5:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Several people were arrested at a southwest Columbia residence early Tuesday morning.

Crash stops eastbound I-70 traffic on Missouri River bridge

February 16, 2021 10:03 AM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri Department of Transportation traffic camera showed vehicles at a standstill in the eastbound lanes at about 10 a.m. Emergency officials said two crashes occurred on the bridge.

How rescuers saved a man and his 16-year-old daughter after a ski accident

February 16, 2021 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Bonners Ferry, Idaho (Spokesman-Review) — Goggles covered in ice and visibility nearing zero, Edward Moellmer squinted down an expanse of snow near the summit of Montana’s Engle Peak. What was that? That blurry disruption in an otherwise white expanse of snow and fog. Trees maybe? He sure hoped

This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person

February 16, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond Whipper-Young, spans 6,507 square feet. Whipper-Young, who is also an art teacher, used just black Crayola Project XL Markers to create the piece, which took a whopping 63 hours — over

Wisconsin to issue 4K licenses for February wolf hunt

February 16, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will allow hunters to kill 200 wolves in the last week of February even as the state appeals a judge’s order requiring the winter hunting season. Acting on orders of a Jefferson County judge, the

Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit with new charge as military junta pledges new election

February 16, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

Police in Myanmar have filed a new charge against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, as the military leaders who took control of the country in a coup attempted to defend their actions. The additional count against Suu Kyi came as Myanmar’s military held its first news conference, two weeks after

Grammy nominated artist survives aggravated assault, wreck

February 16, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — Rapper Cyhi is known for his writing credits in the rap industry but the artist is now writing a plea to Atlanta, after he says someone tried to kill him. The incident happened Thursday night, according to an Atlanta Police incident report. The rapper took

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold for another morning

February 12, 2021 2:50 PM Kevin Schneider

Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon and evening.

Couple accused of shaking baby hard enough to cause skull fractures

February 16, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Hanover, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A York County couple is facing charges after police say they physically abused a six-month old infant in their care, causing the baby to suffer multiple skull fractures and other injuries. Kayota Branson Beck, 26, and Jocylena Isabelle Beck, 25, both of Hanover, are

3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck a coastal North Carolina community

February 16, 2021 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night, officials said. Dozens of homes were damaged, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted. “This is a very, very tragic event for our community and our county,” Brunswick County Commissioner Randy Thompson said.

Crews wait hours in long lines for salt ahead of storm

February 16, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story New Haven, Connecticut (WFSB) — Hundreds of truck drivers waited in line in New Haven for salt as they tried to prepared for more rounds of winter storms this week. Concerns about a potential salt shortage led to the lines at the Gateway Terminal in New Haven. Contractors

Mother of 7 beats the odds after 8-month battle with COVID-19

February 16, 2021 9:40 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Clovis, California (KFSN) — A Clovis mother is back home with her family after nearly losing her life to COVID-19. But her diagnosis eight months ago is still sticking with her today, as she fights constant complications still lingering after contracting the virus. Recent Stories from ABC30 “I

The US just saw its lowest Covid-19 daily case count since October. But here’s why experts are still worried

February 16, 2021 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

The US on Monday reported more than 53,800 new Covid-19 infections: its lowest daily case count since October and a vastly different number from those plaguing the country just last month, when infections were topping 200,000 a day. Statistics across the US are now reflecting more encouraging trends. California, one of the states hit hardest

Ameren Missouri joins call for power conservation amid extreme demand

February 16, 2021 9:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The utility, which supplies electricity and gas to much of Mid-Missouri, said in a statement Tuesday that the regional electric grid operator has asked utilities to reduce their power demands.

Deputies identify Millbrook Drive homicide victim

February 16, 2021 9:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies identified a teenager killed in a shooting in the 4700 block of W. Millbrook Drive Monday night.

Residents being told to pay back unemployment benefits

February 16, 2021 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Flint, Michigan (WNEM ) — In the past year some residents have gone months without benefits because the system had been overwhelmed by the flood of applications by the newly unemployed. Some who did get their benefits are being told by the state to pay them back. “Something

Open Burger King draws huge line during winter storm

February 16, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — As hundreds of thousands spent a bitterly cold day without power during this winter storm, finding an open spot for a hot meal seems like a dream come true. That was the case as cars lined up in the street outside the Burger King at

Jefferson City firefighters respond to early morning house fire

February 16, 2021 4:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City firefighters responded to a house fire on Beck Street early Tuesday morning.

Senior frustrated with missing stimulus check

February 16, 2021 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Carson, Iowa (WOWT) — A frustrated senior citizen from Iowa has been left with a mystery. Living on social security, he’s still waiting on stimulus money dating back to last spring. Subzero temperatures outside aren’t the only reason Michael Carr feels a chill inside. “The hot water heater

Crews block off lane of I-70 for crash

February 16, 2021 8:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

Emergency crews blocked off a lane of Interstate 70 West for a crash Tuesday morning.