CDC recommends sunscreen as dangerously hot weather blankets Mid-Missouri
Columbia and counties across Mid-Missouri are expected to see weather flirt with triple digits on Thursday, as the CDC recommends wearing sunscreen…
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Dangerous Mid-Missouri heat increases risks for pets
As Mid-Missouri is expecting to see temperatures reach the upper 90’s this week, pets are at an increased risk for heat related illness or injury.…
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Many in Columbia are asking for health orders to return, while others still oppose
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the month of July, many have begun to put masks back on in Boone County.…
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Officials remind residents of dangerously hot weather as Boone County’s fair winds down
The Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding fair goers and all those looking to go outdoors in the next week of the dangers during hot…
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Local businesses react to shooting at Bagnell Dam Strip
Business owners on the Bagnell Dam Strip say last nights shooting, is something they’ve never seen in their years at the lake.…
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Coronavirus cases in Cole County on the rise as vaccine site set to close
The state says cases have nearly doubled in Cole County week over…
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Columbia Public Schools dealing with staffing shortages
Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools says it continues to deal with staffing shortages in both substitute teachers and bus…
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Local Representatives react to now deleted Missouri State Highway Patrol Tweet
State Representatives across Missouri are responding to a now deleted tweet sent out by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop…
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Officials warn of severe weather ahead of expected storms in Mid-Missouri
The Boone County Fire Protection District posted to their Facebook page Saturday, advising residents to have multiple ways to check weather…
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Police investigate shots fired in Columbia early Saturday morning
The Columbia Police Department along with the Crime Scene Investigation team were seen investigating after a shots fired…
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Hospitalization concerns grow as state health leaders meet to discuss coronavirus surge
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Show Me…
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Columbia police officer gets probation in child’s death
The crime carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail. The sentencing memo filed June 30 does not come with a recommended sentence for Heese, but…
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Columbia businesses and residents split on masks as coronavirus cases surge again
The department fell short of crafting new orders to force virus mitigation measures. In addition to masks, the department is also recommending…
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Columbia’s Fire in The Sky celebration in full swing
Columbia residents flocked to Flatbranch Park downtown as the city’s Fire in The Sky celebration kicked off on…
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Organizers highlight new events and attractions at Salute to America
Salute to America kicked off Friday in Jefferson City, with large crowds coming from across Missouri to celebrate the holiday weekend and check out…
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Organizers and vendors anticipate large crowds at Salute to America
Jefferson City’s annual Salute to America celebration kicked off Friday, with many vendors and organizers expecting the event to draw large…
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Mechanic recommends routine maintenance ahead of busy travel weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One mechanic shop recommends routine maintenance to avoid any vehicle issues on long road trips many have planned for the Fourth…
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Columbia officials concerned about increasing COVID-19 cases, no plans for new health order
The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in…
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Officials prepare for continued rain, flash flooding in Mid-Missouri
Boone County Fire officials say they’re ready for another week of storms and flash flooding as Mid-Missouri is still recovering from the latest round…
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Escaped Missouri State prison inmate in custody
Jason Laird, who escaped custody Tuesday after Pettis County Sheriff’s Department reported an inmate has escaped custody after working at the…
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