Man accused of murder in missing mom case denied bail
The man accused of murder in the case of a Columbia missing mom was denied bond Monday afternoon.
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Clouds slowly clearing this afternoon
THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds are slowly peeling away this afternoon– we’ll remain chilly though with temperatures holding in the upper 30s and low 40s. TONIGHT: Skies will stay mostly clear tonight with lows falling into the upper 20’s and low 30’s. Fog is possible, especially in our southwestern counties overnight into the morning. EXTENDED: Quiet weather will be the
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Assistance programs ramp up as pandemic multiplies hardships
Missourians unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic could soon lose their extended benefits unless a new federal stimulus package wins approval this month.
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Jefferson City police make multiple arrests in separate chases
The Jefferson City Police Department said multiple people were arrested in two separate chases over the weekend.
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Two Mizzou freshman earn SEC weekly honors
The SEC handed out weekly awards to two Mizzou freshman on Monday. Connor Bazelak is the SEC freshman of the week, and Harrison Mevis is the SEC special teams player of the week. Both were instrumental in the Tigers win over Arkansas on Saturday. Bazelak threw for 380 yards against the Hogs. With just 43
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Fulton police say shooters on foot, in car exchanged gunfire
Fulton police have arrested four men on suspicion of crimes including child endangerment and assault after two weekend shootings.
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Biden picks Xavier Becerra to lead HHS, coronavirus response
President-elect Joe Biden is putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his administration’s coronavirus response.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 83 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since Dec. 1
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia, Boone County leaders meet for COVID-19 update
Leaders are expected to discuss record-setting COVID-19 numbers in Boone County during a conference call hosted by the Boone County Commission.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress vote to decriminalize marijuana?
The U.S. House voted Friday to decriminalize marijuana after a United Nations committee changed the drug’s classification. A proposal has been filed in the Senate but the chamber’s Republican leadership seems unlikely to allow the bill to proceed. Give your opinion below.
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Tracking seasonal weather before warming up this week
MONDAY: Clouds have moved in overnight and will be a bit stubborn to leave. Sunshine will return later today as highs reach into the middle 40’s. TONIGHT: Skies will stay mostly clear tonight with lows falling into the upper 20’s and low 30’s. EXTENDED: Quiet weather will be the staple of this week through Thursday.
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Recap: Mizzou wins thriller to clinch fifth straight over Arkansas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team won a roller coaster game against Arkansas on Saturday. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers fifth straight win over the Razorbacks in the video player above. “I just think we’ve instilled a belief and identify of who we are,” Drinkwitz said. “I know Mizzou nation
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Sunday Sit-down with Peter Baugh
ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on The Athletic’s Mizzou football beat writer Peter Baugh in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.
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Chiefs hold on against Lock and the Broncos
KANSAS CITY The Chiefs held on to beat former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock and the Broncos 22-16 on Sunday night. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was 25/40 for 318 yards and a touchdown. Lock was 15/28 for 151 yards and two touchdowns. The Lee’s Summit native also threw two interceptions – including a pick in the
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MU to move forward with planning for new indoor facility
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators unanimously voted to approve a “pre-design” of a new indoor practice facility on Sunday. The board will meet again no later than Jan. 30 to discuss a plan. Mizzou athletic Jim Sterk said a new facility has been on the mind of Mizzou Athletics for a long
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Tracking a chilly evening ahead
TONIGHT: Conditions will continue to be cool and calm with lows falling into the lower 30s. TOMORROW: While a few clouds are not out of the question, we do have a fair shot of seeing some sunshine. Expect high temperatures in the upper 40s again. EXTENDED: Tuesday begins our warmup as we reach the 50s again. By
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Power outage impacts 55 Columbia residents
Crews are working to restore power in a neighborhood in east Columbia.
Continue Reading One hurt after multiple shootings in Fulton on Sunday
Police responded to Jefferson Street and Eighth Avenue in Fulton Sunday afternoon.
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UM Board of Curators to meet Sunday and discuss indoor football practice facility
The curators will vote on Sunday whether or not to approve a pre-design of the facility, not approval of the entire project. The meeting is set for 4 p.m.
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Mizzou hoops picks up first 3-0 start in seven seasons
WICHITA, Ks (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team took down Wichita State on Sunday, in the team’s third-straight win this season. Cuonzo Martin’s squad beat the Shockers by 10 points, 72-62, courtesy of huge performances from the Smiths. “I don’t ever take wins for granted because you never know when we’ll get the next one,” Martin
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