Man dead after drowning in Lake of the Ozarks
A 55-year-old man from Imperial, Missouri, is dead after drowning in the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Residents of Saline, Howard counties face cleanup after storm hits area
Tedd Wiseman got a call Monday morning that led him to a shocking discovery.
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Columbia doctor indicted on 38 federal fraud counts could hear bond decision by Wednesday
A St. Louis County judge is set to decide on bond Monday afternoon for a Columbia doctor previously accused of sexual misconduct.
Dr. Jonathan Morris, owner of Columbia Urgent Care on North Providence Road, has been charged in federal court with 15 counts of illegally prescribing drugs and 23 counts of healthcare fraud.
Continue Reading Fulton woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
A 66-year-old Fulton woman was seriously hurt in a crash in Callaway County on Saturday night.
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Warsaw crews work to clear damage after two tornadoes hit Friday
Smoke was rising just past the empty playground at Warsaw North Elementary School on Monday afternoon.
While Warsaw R-IX students and staff had the day off after the district closed Monday for storm damage clean up, city crews were hard at work burning downed trees and snapped limbs after severe storms.
Continue Reading Two teens seriously injured in Montgomery County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teenagers were hurt Friday night after a crash on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 22-year-old man from Grandview, Missouri, was driving a 2022 Kenworth T680 eastbound on I-70 and merged into the left lane shortly after 4 p.m. The tractor-trailer’s towed
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Gas myth or money saver: Debunking common savings suggestions with an analyst
Haley Swaino, weekend morning anchor and reporter at KMIZ, is finding ways to help you cut back on monthly bills and giving other money-saving suggestions. This time, she looks at ways to save on gas. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drive slower. Don’t brake hard. Turn off the A/C and roll your windows down. As drivers are
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Cole County voter turnout hits 11% on Election Day
About 6-7% of Cole County voters had cast their ballot by noon Tuesday, according to Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer.
Continue Reading Macks Creek woman seriously injured in Camden County crash
A Macks Creek woman was seriously hurt after a crash in Camden County Saturday morning.
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Car hauler catches fire, closes westbound I-70 ramp in Boone County Saturday night
A large vehicle fire blocked traffic from using an I-70 on-ramp in Boone County on Saturday night.
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Property damage found, but no one reported hurt after shots fired in west Columbia
No one was hurt after police found evidence of shots fired in southwest Columbia early Saturday, according to Sgt. Matthew Nichols.
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Cole County breaks ground on new juvenile center to meet increasing needs
Cole County officially broke ground on its new $14 million juvenile center Tuesday.
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Nearby fire crews to help Russellville, Lohman after fire at headquarters
Firefighters were called to the headquarters for the Russellville/Lohman Fire District early Saturday morning after a vehicle caught fire inside one of the station’s bays.
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Cole County dedicates baby box at EMS headquarters
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County officially introduced its Safe Haven Baby Box to the community in a dedication ceremony on Thursday. County leaders, EMS staff and Gov. Mike Kehoe were in attendance. “We’ve always known this community has a huge heart and really wants to look out for not only the first responder community
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Area experts give safe ticket-buying tips ahead of Mizzou’s March Madness game in St. Louis
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, and fans are looking to get theirs. The Tigers are set to face the Miami Hurricanes at 9:10 p.m. in an opening round game at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. “We were over-the-moon excited,” said Morgan Hackney, who
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Man arrested after shots fired at door-to-door salesman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting at a door-to-door salesman in Boone County was arrested on Friday night. Capt. Brian Leer, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office told ABC 17 News in an email Mark Q. Streeter was arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon. Around 6:30 p.m. Friday, deputies were
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Missouri gas prices surge 33 cents, topping $3 per gallon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers are seeing a sharp jump at the pump as average gas prices surged nearly 33 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $3.01 per gallon statewide. According to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 4,000 stations across the Show-Me State, the steep rise marks a significant month‑over‑month increase. Gas costs about
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Missouri gas prices jump nearly 16 cents per gallon as global pressures mount
Missouri drivers are paying more at the pump as gas prices rose nearly 16 cents per gallon this week, to an average $2.68.
According to to GasBuddy’s latest survey of more than 3,900 gas stations statewide, this jump continues a trend that has pushed Missouri fuel prices nearly 16 cents higher than a month ago.
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First American deaths reported in joint U.S.-Israeli operation on Iran
The U.S. military announced the first American deaths Sunday since the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran began Saturday morning.
“Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. Central Command said in a statement shared on social media.
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Deadly pedestrian crash prompts new safety measures in Taos
About two months after a deadly pedestrian crash in Cole County, solutions are in the works to make crosswalks safer.
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