Some vacancies in the Columbia police department are causing officers to work longer shifts. The department announced Tuesday that officers will increase to 12-hour shifts starting Sept. 5. Chief Geoff Jones says it’s not just because of a work shortage, but also due to some officers being away for family or medical reasons. He says …
Wainwright wins fourth straight decision, Cards beat Giants
(AP) Nolan Arenado and Edmundo Sosa homered to back Adam Wainwright’s fourth straight winning decision, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run single in the fourth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5. St. Louis left fielder Dylan Carlson made a tremendous game-ending catch at the wall with runners on first and …
Boone County issues health advisory as COVID-19 cases rise
Boone County’s health department has issued a health advisory amid rising coronavirus cases. Health officials said Wednesday they strongly recommend that folks wear a mask indoors whether they are vaccinated or not. They also urge people to get the shot if they haven’t already. Boone County reported 56 new cases Wednesday. Active cases went up, …
MSHP: Fourth of July weekend traffic crashes down this year
Traffic crashes and fatalities during Fourth of July weekend were down this year compared to last year. The Highway Patrol says there were 312 crashes between Friday and Monday, down from 1,356 crashes during the same weekend in 2020. Troopers say seven people died in traffic crashes over the weekend. There were 15 deaths during …
Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated at home
(AP) An official says Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence. Interim Premier Claude Joseph called the killing early Wednesday a “hateful, inhumane and barbaric act.” First Lady Martine Moïse was shot in the overnight attack and hospitalized. Even before the assassination, Haiti had grown increasingly unstable and disgruntled …
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