Boone County firefighters respond to propane tank venting due to high temps
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews are reminding people to be mindful of propane tanks during the extreme heat. Boone County Fire crews worked to cool…
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the highest number of coronavirus cases since April 30
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had discolored water?
More than 200 Columbia Water and Light customers had complained about discolored water by Thursday…
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health moving COVID-19 vaccinations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics
Boone Health is moving their coronavirus vaccination locations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics. Officials report that appointments are…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Columbia’s trash bag voucher system working well?
The city provides vouchers for a limited number per year, with vouchers for 26 for each household going out this week. Customers have to pay more…
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department hosting Johnson and Johnson Vaccine events
Updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did some health officials go too far with orders?
Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law Tuesday that places limits on local health officials’ ability to issue extended orders such as those seen in…
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TUESDAY UPDATES: MU researchers find COVID-19 reinfection rate less than 1% for those with severe illness
Updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the rise of the delta coronavirus variant concern you?
Health experts say the delta coronavirus variant that hit India hard is on its way to becoming the dominant strain in the United…
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 19 new coronavirus cases over the weekend
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 19 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday. There are…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are higher prices hurting your finances?
Cars, building materials, gas and meat are just some of the items that have become more expensive while inflation increases.…
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Columbia man charged with assault after allegedly poisoning co-worker
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia utilities worker is in jail for allegedly poisoning his co-worker. Bryan Homan is charged with first-degree assault.…
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 Mid-Missouri residents hospitalized due to coronavirus
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should schools still require students to wear masks?
More school districts in Mid-Missouri are making masks optional as coronavirus cases go down and vaccinations go…
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Boone County deputies searching for vehicle and driver after chase
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said a man is on the run after leading deputies on a chase Wednesday…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should hospitals require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus?
Some nurses at a Houston hospital have made headlines for suing their employer and staging a walkout over a requirement that they get the coronavirus…
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City of Fulton reaches loan agreement after natural gas price increase caused by frozen wells in February
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council approved a $3.4 million dollar loan agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This is…
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Columbia pool opens after staffing shortages cause delay
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia pool is back open after a delay due to staffing shortages. The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opened Wednesday…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should corporate income taxes be increased?
President Joe Biden wants to pay for his infrastructure plan by raising the corporate income tax…
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Woman charged after Sept. 2020 wreck resulted in life-threatening injuries
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A person is charged in connection with a south Columbia crash that resulted in life-threatening injuries. Hannah Jawad is…
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