MONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School
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Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’
Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.
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CPS provides guidance to families on technology issues
Columbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.
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Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders
The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.
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Tracking a warm Labor Day
LABOR DAY: We’re still tracking a cold front just to our north this morning. That will continue to slide south this morning, and may be just enough to get one or two showers going along it. Most of us will stay dry, but that small threat for rain will be there throughout the day with highs
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Firefighters respond to central Columbia house fire Monday morning
Columbia firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning near Business Loop 70 East.
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Update needed on Columbia Public Schools tablets ahead of return to learn
Some Columbia Public Schools families may need to update their school-issued tablets before the return to learn Tuesday.
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Tracking a toasty holiday afternoon
LABOR DAY: We’re still tracking a cold front just to our north this morning. That will continue to slide south this morning, and may be just enough to get one or two showers going along it. Most of us will stay dry, but that threat for rain will be there throughout the day with highs
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Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Matt Michaels
ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR’s Matt Michaels in this week’s virtual edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 2
Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Battle running back Gerry Marteen runs it 98 yards for a touchdown Nominee No. 2 – Jefferson City running back
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Columbia health officials say it could be a week before impact of health order can be tracked
As the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.
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Tracking a warm close to summer
TONIGHT: Things will continue being calm with some cloud cover present. Lows will fall into the mid 70s. LABOR DAY: The beginning of the holiday will be pretty comfortable as temperatures again climb up to the high 80s. There are small chances for some pop-up showers in the afternoon hours, but your outdoor plans should be
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Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash
One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases
The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
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Hickman’s offense has chemistry that you just can’t teach
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Since Missouri’s high school football season started on August 28, there have been three players making their names known on Hickman’s offense: wide receiver Devin Turner, quarterback T.J. Tuner, and wide receiver L.J. Williams. Fans and coaches alike said it is easy to see their bond on and off the field. It’s
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Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order
City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.
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A pleasant Labor Day forecast plus storms later this week
TODAY: Mid-Missouri is going to be heating up a little bit as we reach close to 90 degrees today. The humidity is back, making it feel a bit warmer in the mid-90s. Winds today will be high with speeds from 10-15 mph. LABOR DAY: The beginning of the holiday will be pretty comfortable as temperatures again climb
Continue Reading Macon R-1 School District reports COVID-19 outbreak
MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Macon County R-1 middle school students will move to all online classes after the district reported multiple cases of COVID-19 via Twitter on Saturday. COID 19 at Macon R-1 pic.twitter.com/CefWy7ts0I— Macon R-1 Schools (@MaconTigers) September 6, 2020 According to a tweet from the Macon Tigers’ twitter account, after contact tracing is completed
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Motorcycle crash leaves one with serious injuries in Osage Beach
CAMDEN Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was injured in a crash in Camden County Saturday morning. According to the crash report, 30-year-old Nicholas J . Kuntz, of Ocala, FL was ejected from his motorcycle after crossing the center line. Investigators say it happened around 10 a.m. on North
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Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.
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