Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings
Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.
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Columbia public works respond to rising natural gas prices
Over the past several months natural gas prices have been on the rise in Mid-Missouri.
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Preparations begin at Columbia VA for free housing and assistance to help veterans get care
Site preparations began for a new Fisher House location on the campus of Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.
Continue ReadingUvalde teacher feels forgotten by the officers sent to rescue him and his students
By Shimon Prokupecz and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN As he lay in his own blood, with dead and dying students around him, Arnie Reyes knew help was just outside the classroom door. Twice he heard law enforcement officers in the hallway of Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, call out to the gunman who was in
Continue ReadingA tip from a ‘hero citizen’ thwarted a mass shooting planned for July 4 celebration in Richmond, Virginia, police say
By Amir Vera and Rob Frehse, CNN One phone call saved countless lives and prevented a potential mass shooting during July 4 celebrations in Richmond, Virginia, the police chief and mayor said Wednesday. The “hero” tipster overheard a conversation that a mass shooting was being planned for the celebration at the Dogwood Dell amphitheater and
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 11: Jan. 6, Ukraine, Uvalde, Japan, Brittney Griner
By Andrew Torgan, CNN A wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park is threatening the famed Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees, but so far none of the trees have suffered significant damage. The 1,591-acre Washburn Fire began on July 7 and doubled in size from Saturday to Sunday, park officials said. Fire crews removed undergrowth
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Boone County adds 30 new voters during last day to register to vote in August primary
Time has run out for people to register to vote in the August primary.
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Tracking heat and humidity, spot storms tonight
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a spot storm possible. Lows in the upper 80s. TOMORROW: Morning showers and storms possible north of Highway 24. Highs in the mid-upper 90s. Heat index between 104-108. EXTENDED: Showers and storms are expected to redevelop just to our north tonight into Thursday morning along the edge of high pressure, and
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Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat and humidity continues through tomorrow
UPDATE: Wednesday Evening Update: This blog has an updated forecast video and heat index tracker through Friday. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Thursday as dangerous heat is expected to impact much of the country, including Mid-Missouri. Heat index values could be in excess of 105 degrees,
Continue ReadingFederal background check system in spotlight after Highland Park shooting
By Clare Foran, CNN America is grappling yet again with the devastating fallout from an episode of gun violence — this time after a deadly July Fourth parade shooting that has renewed public outcry over firearm policy in the United States. Hours after gunfire upended the parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing seven people and
Continue Reading2-year-old orphaned in parade shooting was shielded by his father as the wounded man lay dying
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN By his father’s final act of heroism, Aiden McCarthy survived Monday’s carnage at a July Fourth parade in suburban Chicago. But the 2-year-old now is left to grow up without either of his parents — an orphan of America’s bane of mass shootings. Kevin McCarthy, 37, and his wife, Irina, 35,
Continue Reading‘Gentleminions’: Why TikTok teens are wearing suits to ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Minions: The Rise of Gru” did gangbusters over the weekend. The latest film in the “Despicable Me” franchise of a would-be villain and his bizarre yellow henchmen had the biggest opening ever over the July 4th holiday. For all its success in drawing audiences back to theaters, distributor Universal Pictures has,
Continue ReadingBiden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner’s wife
By Betsy Klein and Jennifer Hansler, CNN President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is detained in a Russian prison, according to the White House. Biden has also written a letter in response to Brittney Griner’s handwritten letter, which
Continue ReadingChild care centers can’t afford to stay open. Here’s what this means for families
By Gabe Cohen, CNN From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families. At KidzStuff Childcare Center in Baltimore, the cost of food, rent, power and supplies is soaring. CEO Angela Kidane has raised her staff’s salaries by
Continue ReadingEuropean Parliament says natural gas projects can be considered ‘green’ for investments
By Hande Atay Alam, Ivana Kottasová, Angela Dewan and Rachel Ramirez, CNN European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of calling natural gas and nuclear power “green” or “sustainable” sources of energy, backing a proposal from European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, that has spurred criticism from scientists and environmental advocates. The new rules, if
Continue ReadingIf you use your company’s abortion travel benefits, will your boss find out?
By Tami Luhby, CNN The corporate rush to cover employees’ abortion-related travel expenses following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to ban or severely restrict abortion has sparked a big question: Will the boss find out if you use the benefit? The answer is typically no, especially if the reimbursement is handled by your
Continue ReadingIf you use your company’s abortion travel benefits, will your boss find out?
By Tami Luhby, CNN The corporate rush to cover employees’ abortion-related travel expenses following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to ban or severely restrict abortion has sparked a big question: Will the boss find out if you use the benefit? The answer is typically no, especially if the reimbursement is handled by your
Continue ReadingCarlos Santana suffered heat exhaustion during a Michigan concert
By Amanda Jackson and Chris Boyette, CNN Legendary musician Carlos Santana suffered a medical emergency Tuesday night during a performance in Michigan, according to his management team. Santana was “over-taken by heat exhaustion and dehydration,” according to a statement by his management team posted on his official Facebook page. He was performing at Pine Knob
Continue ReadingTikTok’s ties to China are once again under fire in Washington. Here’s why
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Two years after then-President Donald Trump said he would ban TikTok in the United States through an executive order, the short-form video platform is once again under scrutiny in Washington. And the underlying issue remains largely the same: TikTok’s ties to China through its parent company, Bytedance. A growing number
Continue ReadingWhen are we getting another shot?
By Tara John and Hafsa Khalil, CNN Covid-19 vaccine boosters might look a little different by the end of this year. US regulators advised manufacturers last week to update the Covid-19 vaccine in time for the fall booster program with new formulas that would better protect against the more infectious Omicron subvariants, which are dominating
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