Columbia College offering students a ‘highly flexible’ fall schedule
Columbia College plans on having students back on campus under a new model brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amendment 2 would expand Medicaid in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The issue of Medicaid expansion is back in Missouri. This time voters, not lawmakers, will decide whether to expand the federal/state health care program for the poor to cover more people. Medicaid expansion was meant to be part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. However, Missouri was among several states
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Automated roll carts could be on November ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia City Council voted Monday night on the possibility of transitioning to roll carts for solid waste removal. City Council voted 4-3 in favor of possibly adding roll carts to the November ballot, where residents will be asked which method of trash removal they prefer. The community would vote to repeal the
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Tracking afternoon storm chances
TODAY: More showers and thunderstorms stick around off and on into the afternoon and evening. Mostly cloudy skies along with some rain-cooled air again will keep temperatures held up in the middle 80’s. Storms this afternoon could bring some gusty winds with the stronger cells. TONIGHT: Storm coverage will likely thin out around midnight with lows falling
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Health department offers free COVID-19 testing to lawmakers ahead of special session
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3 charged with murder in connection with Mexico killing
Three people face murder charges in Audrain County linked to a June fatal shooting in Mexico.
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Marshall man drowns in Lamine River
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) State troopers say a Marshall, Mo. man drowned in the Lamine River Monday night while swimming with his family. The Missouri State Highway Patrol report said 25-year-old Joseph Johnson got caught in the current of the river at the Harriean Hill Access around 7:30 p.m. Troopers said Johnson swam after a
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Columbia officials to talk post COVID-19 housing security, resources
Officials with the City of Columbia are set to hold a post COVID-19 housing security presentation Thursday.
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Tracking more off and on storm chances
TUESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms are on the way back in this morning. These look to stick around off and on into the afternoon and evening. Mostly cloudy skies along with some rain-cooled air again will keep temperatures held up in the middle 80’s. Storms this afternoon could bring some gusty winds with the stronger cells.
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Authorities searching south Columbia lake for evidence after car chase
A suspect is in custody after an early-morning car chase Tuesday ended at a south Columbia lake.
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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to school, special meeting plans for August
Tune in at 6 a.m. to ABC 17 News for three live interviews with the CPS superintendent.
Continue Reading WATCH: Public comment at Columbia City Council includes race, policing and roll carts
Public comment at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting included speakers focused on race, policing and roll carts for automated trash collection.
Continue ReadingPublic Works departments prepared for more storms
COLE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Torrential rain hit Jefferson City Sunday night causing roads to flood and debris to line the streets. Britt Smith, the operations division director for Jefferson City Public Works said “it might’ve been the most intense storm he’s seen in his career.” Smith said some of the main issues surrounded culverts and
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Macon County Sheriff’s Office issues alert for missing man
MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 81-year-old man. Robert Williams was last seen walking away from 15584 Old Highway 63 in La Plata at about 7 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s office said. Williams is 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs about
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University of Missouri yet to decide on outsourcing custodial workers
It has been over a month since the University of Missouri started reviewing proposals from private companies to take over its custodial services. No decision has been made as of Monday.
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WATCH: Mayor Brian Treece on Columbia mask ordinance, long-term plan
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the early signs show the mask ordinance he heralded through the city council might be turning the tide against COVID-19.
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DEFENDERS: Missouri sets record for price gouging complaints in 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state attorneys general are actively investigating price gouging cases across the United States.
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St. Louis couple charged for pulling guns at protesters
The attorney said Missouri’s governor and the president “came after her” for investigating the case.
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Tracking more showers and storms into Tuesday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with another round of showers and storms late, mainly along and north of I-70. Lows in the low 70s. TOMORROW: Showers and storms through mid-late afternoon. Some could bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. EXTENDED: A frontal boundary responsible for showers and storms on Sunday and Monday
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City council hears report on COVID-19 long-term recovery
The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, and hear a report on a COVID-19 long-term recovery plan.
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