Columbia Public Schools among hundreds to get rapid COVID-19 test kits
Hundreds of school districts and individual schools across Missouri will soon have the tests for students, faculty and staff.
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Southern Boone school board to get information about online learning plan
The Southern Boone Board of Education will get details about what the district will do if COVID-19 cases force classes online when it meets Wednesday.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: CPS and other districts report new COVID-19 cases
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State trooper hurt in Mid-Missouri crash on Monday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Mid-Missouri trooper was hurt in a rollover crash on Highway 63 Monday morning.
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Changes to solid waste bulk trash collection go into effect in November
Changes to Columbia bulk item trash collection go into effect on Monday, according to a release from the city.
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Firefighters: North Columbia apartment fire is ‘suspicious’
Boone County firefighters say a late Tuesday night fire on Demaret Drive is suspicious.
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Tracking another round of rain this evening
THIS AFTERNOON: It’s a gloomy overcast start to the afternoon. Steady rainfall is continuing to work northward. Have the umbrella ready for the evening commute, especially if you’re in and south of Jefferson City. TONIGHT: That steady rain will carry us through tonight. Lows will fall into the upper 30’s. EXTENDED: Rain will start to
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Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots
As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.
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Cole County woman arrested after chase and assault of an officer Saturday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman after a Saturday morning chase reaching speeds over 80 mph going in and out of traffic. According to court documents, the Cole County deputy attempted to stop Dorothy Hernandez after the deputy witnessed the vehicle make several lane violations according to court documents. During
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 27, 2020
Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL Rock Bridge (3) Battle (0) FINAL Troy-Buchanan (3) Hickman (1) FINAL Helias (3) Capital City (0) FINAL Jefferson City (3) Smith-Cotton (0) FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER Battle (0) Hickman (1) FINAL Jefferson
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Pettis County man arrested after hit and run injures two
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday afternoon, Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a hit and run involving two pedestrians at the intersection of 32nd and Skyline Drive in Sedalia. According to the probable cause statement, a witness got a photo of the vehicle and gave it to law enforcement. During the investigation, the driver was
Continue ReadingCPS High School students discuss challenges faced and hopes for future
Columbia Public Schools’ high school students voice their opinions on how virtual learning has impacted them, as they hope to return to in-person learning soon.
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Boonville’s Wesolak wins Week 9 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week
Boonville’s DJ Wesolak is our Week 9 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winner! You can watch the play from Friday night’s game against Hallsville in the video player above. Up next – Boonville will play at California in the first round of the district tournament on Friday at 7 p.m.
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Mid-Missouri clerk’s offices take COVID-19 precautions for voters
County clerks’ offices have been taking precautions to protect voters from COVID-19 as absentee voting has been taking place. They plan to do the same for the Nov. 3 election.
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Mother Nature brings extreme weather to close out October
MID-MISSOURI’S FIRST SNOW Light snow fell across parts of mid-Missouri yesterday. The main rain/snow line as from Mexico through Sedalia. The official total at Columbia Regional Airport was 0.4″– a combination of snow and sleet. Some reports near Columbia were as high as 1″, especially on the north side of town. 1" of snow measured
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Columbia Public Library closing Election Day except for voting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Library building and curbside pick-up services will be closed on Election Day, November 3, except for voting. Officials say the decision was made after considering several options for managing traffic in and out of the busy lobby area in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. “We
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Woman arrested after Camden County deputies break up an underage alcoholic party
LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Camden County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Linn Creek reference a large party. When deputies arrived, they found multiple minors intoxicated and utilizing controlled substances. As a result, the adult hosting the party was arrested. Danielle M Rountree, 35, of Linn Creek, was charged with Felony Endangering
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City of Ashland reports next week road projects
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Ashland will start two major road work projects next Monday. Road Closure- Sarah Drive Bridge Replacement Beginning at 7 a.m., Sarah Drive will be closed in the 400 block (between Middleton Dr and Commerce Dr) for the replacement of the existing bridge at this location. This projects is expected
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Tracking few showers tonight, heavy rain Wednesday through Thursday
TONIGHT: Showers end early with clouds sticking around overnight. Lows in the low to mid-30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a little fog to start the morning. Showers return by mid-late afternoon. Highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: A cut off area of low pressure will continue to track east just south of Mid-Missouri into Thursday,
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Early voting sets records in Mid-Missouri, across the country
Across the nation, voter turnouts have set records with a week until the election.
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