A popular form of transportation in downtown Columbia has left. ABC 17 reports the Electric scooter manufacturer, Bird, pulled their product from the streets after their contract expired. Bird officials said they look forward to working with the univer…

A controlled burn is to blame for the fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary. Fire officials said the fire department was helping with a prescribed training burn and one of the embers went airborne landing on the roof of one of the housing units. It i…

Columbia Police are investigating a north Columbia shooting. ABC 17 reports it happened Thursday night on Riva Ridge Court off of Derby Ridge Drive just after 9 p.m. Officers confirmed that shell casings were found and numerous witnesses have been iden…

Missouri Rep. Chuck Basye says there will be ceremonies soon to honor five Boone County veterans killed in action. Get more info on the honorary road signs coming to Stadium Blvd. here. Basye joined Wake Up Columbia on Monday:
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The largest supplier of electricity in Missouri this winter is trying to make sure your heater stays on when the weather turns cold. Ameren’s Chip Webb says it has smart switches installed in a few key spots in mid-Missouri. “In years past where an out…