Homecoming returns for Columbia College
Homecoming festivities have made a comeback this year for Columbia College after the pandemic canceled last year’s…
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City leaders address downtown gun violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders say they are in communication with the Columbia Police Department and Chief of Police Jeff Jones and are working to…
Continue Reading Columbia residents call on city to hire more police amid increased gun violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With four shootings in the span of a few weeks, members of the community in Columbia have expressed concerns about the increase…
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Four downtown Columbia shooting investigations underway in a little over two weeks
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Officers are continuing to investigate after two people were shot in downtown Columbia as many people were out celebrating…
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Three officers resign from Centralia police
Three more Centralia police officers resigned Thursday after the Chief of Police Bob Bias resigned on Sept. 29 and took early retirement effective on…
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Former CPD officer recounts murders 27 years later as governor confirms plans to execute Ernest Johnson
Randy Boehm, a former Columbia police officer and chief, arrived at the Columbia Casey’s General Store 27 years ago, the morning after the horrific…
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Thousands call for clemency ahead of a Columbia mans execution
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State leaders and concerned citizens have called on Governor Mike Parson at one last attempt to halt Ernest Lee Johnson’s…
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Jefferson City wants public input about proposed ward redistricting plan
Jefferson City held an open house Thursday for citizens to provide input about the proposed options for ward…
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Booster dose confusion: where to get the shot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With news of the COVID booster dose rollout came booster dose confusion for some Missourians. Several pharmacies throughout…
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Boone County Commission hears support, opposition to courthouse murals
The Boone County Commission heard support for and opposition Tuesday to removing 25-year-old paintings by former Columbia College art professor Sid…
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Callaway fire awarded grain bin rescue tube
The North Callaway Fire Protection District received a life-saving grain rescue tube and hands-on instruction to help prevent grain…
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CPD increases police presence downtown asking for the public’s help amid increased gun violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department continues to search for suspects after gun violence incidents happened two weeks in a row in…
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Mid-Missouri hospitals not seeing a shortage of antibody treatments as some states run low
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some states are experiencing a shortage of antibody treatment drugs for COVID-19 but for several Mid-Missouri hospitals, it…
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Retired teacher: Low pay, pandemic main reasons for substitute shortage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The need for substitute teachers across several Mid-Missouri school districts continues to grow causing teachers to work…
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University of Missouri student shares story of drugging, rape
The student decided to share her story as the University of Missouri continues to receive reports of drinks being spiked as a means of sexual…
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Heritage Festival back in full swing after Covid-19 canceled last years events
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 43rd annual Heritage festival was back in full swing this year after being canceled due to COVID-19 last year. The event…
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Man charged with deadly lake shooting appears in court
A Hickory County man charged in connection with a deadly shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks appeared in court Wednesday morning.…
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Missouri standardized test scores fall during coronavirus pandemic
State standardized test scores took a hit last year from the coronavirus pandemic that had some kids learning inside classrooms and some connecting…
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Health experts recommend antibody treatment for COVID-19
The treatment works to prevent hospitalization and should be given to patients with mild to moderate symptoms, officials say. The Biden…
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Advice on how to cope with the 9/11 attack 20 years later
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, people across the nation are still dealing with the trauma 20 years…
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