Columbia teen dies in Howard County crash
A crash on US-40 and Katy Trail killed 17 year old Trey Potter Friday morning.
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Tracking another warm afternoon
FRIDAY: Another quiet afternoon expected today. Just about the only difference will be the southwesterly breeze. Those gusts could reach 20-25 mph later today, but highs will still top out in the low 80’s again. A few clouds will slide through later this afternoon, but just look like a brief interruption of sunshine. TONIGHT: Those
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Hearing scheduled for man accused of murdering missing Columbia mother
Joseph Elledge, who was charged with murdering his wife Mengqi Ji in February, has court hearings scheduled Friday.
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 8, 2020
Here are the local high school scores from Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Tolton (1) Hickman (3) FINAL North Callaway (0) California (3) FINAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Kirksville (0) Battle (4) FINAL North Callaway (1) Bowling Green (3) FINAL California (3) Hallsville (7)
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Mizzou will be missing some players versus LSU
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz said his team will be down seven players in its Saturday matchup with LSU. During his radio program, Drinkwitz said one player tested positive for COVID-19, while six others were put into a mandatory quarantine. MU has not released the names of any players affected.
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City of Columbia requests public input on status update of Columbia Imagined
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with City staff, are currently working on a 5-year Status Report for “Columbia Imagined – The Plan for How We Live & Grow.” The status report is the City of Columbia’s comprehensive land use plan that was adopted by the City Council on
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Missouri COVID-19 testing approaches milestone; health officials predict another potential increase in cases
As COVID-19 cases continue to impact everyone, county and statewide, testing in Missouri approaches a new milestone, while health officials expect another possible increase in cases soon.
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Over half the nation dealing with drought conditions
Interactive Drought Map Below https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
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Missouri Highway Patrol investigating after someone is shot with a Columbia Police Department-owned firearm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating after someone is shot with a Columbia Police Department-owned firearm on Monday. Columbia Police first responded early Monday morning after being dispatched to University Hospital and Clinics, 1 Hospital Drive, for a report of a gunshot victim in the emergency
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WATCH: Jefferson City-based House candidates make their cases to voters
A Democrat and a Republican vying to represent the Jefferson City area in the state House will appear at a forum Thursday night.
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Callaway County bridge rehabilitation to begin Friday
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Motorists are being asked to watch for lane closures on U.S. Route 54 as work begins on an interchange south of New Bloomfield. As part of a larger preventative maintenance bridge project in Cole and Callaway Counties, the Route AE/TT bridge over Route 54 will undergo deck repairs. The bridge will
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Tracking summer-like warmth this weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows near 60. TOMORROW: Breezy and warm with sunshine. Highs in the low 80s. EXTENDED: Warmer than average temperatures stick around into the weekend despite some cloud cover on Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Delta pass to our southeast. Temperatures will remain in the low 80s both Saturday
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West Virginia site chosen for high-speed travel facility; Missouri still in running for commercial track
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Virgin Hyperloop One will build a certification center in West Virginia to test the high-speed transportation concept that uses enclosed pods to zip passengers underground at over 600 mph. The company had received bids from over a dozen states in the past year to build a 6-mile testing track and other facilities
Continue Reading Speed Limit Change on S Main St. in Ashland
Ashland, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, Ashland Public Works crews will be changing the speed limit signs on S Main St. from 20 MPH to 25 MPH. The change was approved by the City of Ashland Board of Aldermen. This speed limit increase will be effective immediately once the signs are changed over and include
Continue Reading Pavement repairs scheduled to temporarily impact traffic on U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will be performing pavement repairs on U.S. 24 in Monroe County on Oct. 19-23. The road will be reduced to one lane from MRC 374 to MRC 519 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. There will be a width restriction of 10’ 6” in place while the work is
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Mom searches for daughter missing for 35 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSHB/CNN) A 14-year-old girl disappeared 35 years ago in Kansas City and her mother is still searching for her and vows to never give up. In 1985 Jody Ledkins was walking on this street, Cambridge, in the northeast, since then, her mother has been tracing her steps hoping that someone has the
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Former senator accuses Rowden of ‘lying’ in attack ad against Baker
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill accused state Sen. Caleb Rowden of lying in an attack ad against his election opponent Thursday.
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Jefferson City Council to decide on removal of Confederate marker
The Jefferson City Council is expected to decide the fate of a Confederate marker at its meeting on Oct. 19.
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Missouri cases, hospitalizations, unemployment claims rise
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri reported a jump of more than 1,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and hospitalizations of confirmed and suspected cases reached the highest number since the pandemic began. The state health department on Thursday said Missouri confirmed 1,505 more cases and 23 more deaths, for totals of 137,156 cases and 2,259 deaths
Continue ReadingMissouri principal sorry for demanding girls remove shirts
RIVERSIDE, Mo. (AP) — An interim principal at a Kansas City-area high school has apologized for storming onto the volleyball court and demanding that the girls team take off their racial unity T-shirts before a game. The shirts were emblazoned with the words “Together We Rise” and three raised fists in different skin tones. WDAF-TV
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