Three Columbia men charged with selling heroin
Keveon Martez Johnson, 36, his brother, Marcus Johnson, 34, and Marcus Seawood, 38, were charged in separate criminal complaints.
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Governor appoints judge candidate to 13th Circuit Court
Gov. Mike Parson’s office said Friday afternoon the Republican candidate running for 13th Circuit Court Division IV Judge was appointed to serve the remainder of a vacated term.
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Man faces multiple charges after police chase, crash early Friday
A man faces felony charges in Boone County after police say he led officers on a chase and crashed into two parked cars early Friday morning.
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Jefferson City man accused of pizza delivery robbery
Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man Thursday with robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint.
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MU Health reports data breach
University of Missouri Health Care said Thursday that it has notified patients affected by a September data breach.
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Awesome weekend to get outdoors!
TONIGHT:Â Partly cloudy skies stick around overnight with temperatures falling into the low 60’s. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies look to stick around. Temperatures will be very similar today, with a bit less humidity. Have the sunscreen ready if you plan on spending time outside! Expect mid 80s by afternoon. EXTENDED: Another cool front will make a
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Inmate stabbed at Jefferson City prison
An inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center was sent to the hospital after a stabbing at the prison Thursday morning.
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University of Missouri officials say they will not remove history with Thomas Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri said Friday that it will not remove history after students started a petition to have a statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from campus.
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City of Columbia to open first outdoor pool of season, but with COVID-19 rules in place
The city of Columbia on Friday will open its first outdoor pool of the season.
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Columbia leader talks ways to support minority-owned businesses
As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County closes work week with new COVID-19 cases
Get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.
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Tracking more sunshine to close out the week
FRIDAY: It will be a touch warmer this afternoon with highs getting into the upper 80’s. A weak frontal boundary will slide into the viewing area. While a widely isolated shower or storm is possible, most will stay dry today. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies stick around overnight with temperatures falling into the low 60’s. EXTENDED:
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Dozens of protesters block downtown Columbia intersection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of about 100 people gathered to protest in downtown Columbia on Thursday night. The crowd walked from the columns on Mizzou’s campus to the intersection at 8th and Broadway near city hall. Just before 9 p.m., protesters laid down in the middle of the intersection. Thursday’s demonstration is the latest
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Cardinals draft Mizzou pitcher in 4th round
The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Mizzou pitcher Ian Bedell in the 4th round of the MLB Draft with the 122nd overall pick. With the 122nd overall pick, the #STLCards select Ian Bedell! pic.twitter.com/Y1CIIiCKq3— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 12, 2020 Bedell had his junior season cut short due to COVID-19. In four starts (24.1 innings),
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Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is accused of stealing nearly $37,000 worth of jewelry from a home she had been cleaning. Prosecutors charged Stephanie Hood on Thursday with felony stealing and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. According to court documents, the victims noticed several items were stolen from their home. The
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Lincoln University curators approve immediate student fee increases
The Lincoln University Board of Curators approved increases to tuition and room and board during their board meeting on Thursday.
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Minor injuries reported after car reverses across Jefferson City road
A 90-year-old driver suffered only minor injuries Thursday after his car went in reverse across Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City and crashed into a retaining wall.
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UV Index explained and how to stay sun-safe this summer
Precipitation chances are expected to remain low over the next week with plenty of sunshine to go around. As we get further into the spring and summer season, this means practicing heat safety becomes more important every day! UV or Ultra violet light is the main form of harmful radiation that we receive from the
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Black Lives Matter activists meet with Missouri governor
Gov. Mike Parson met with members of the Black Lives Matter movement from Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis on Thursday.
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Tracking warmer temperatures Friday, nice weekend ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the low 60s. Winds die down overnight. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny to party cloudy and warmer. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: A weak boundary will slide through on Friday, trying to squeeze out what little available moisture we’ll have, meaning we’ll likely see a few more clouds
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