No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of…
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State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when…
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As Missouri COVID-19 testing doubles, positive case count growth outpaces
The number of tests done to detect COVID-19 in Missouri doubled over the last week, but positive cases increased at a greater…
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Appeals court rejects Columbia death row inmate’s case
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man once again lost his claim to avoid the death penalty. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that Ernest Lee…
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Primary field set for Boone and Cole counties
Boone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come…
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Missouri seeking unemployment, mental health help in federal disaster declaration
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a…
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State agencies looking at sites to convert into medical facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several state agencies are working together to find sites capable of converting into medical facilities if needed. Gov.…
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City of Fulton approves emergency measures after another student tests positive for COVID-19
At least 10 students have now tested positive for COVID-19 at William Woods…
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Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An…
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Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 case
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials in Moniteau County said a resident tested positive for COVID-19. A news release from the county health…
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State lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
A member of the Missouri House of Representatives has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to House…
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Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Boone County
A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia tested positive Wednesday for…
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Missouri COVID-19 cases rise to 24 as governor takes new actions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson and several state department directors delivered updates on the government’s response to the COVID-19…
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Two Randolph County residents tested for Covid-19, self-quarantined
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two residents of Randolph County are voluntarily quarantining themselves after being tested for Covid-19. Deputy health…
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Columbia Public Schools says no changes yet due to Covid-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools provided on update on Wednesday to parents about its plans regarding the nationwide spread of the novel…
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High-profile attorney to represent Columbia man charged in wife’s disappearance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A high-profile Missouri attorney will represent a Columbia man charged in connection with his wife’s disappearance. Scott…
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SSM Health to end contracts with emergency room doctors, others at Mexico hospital
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health will end its relationship with a physician group this summer at its Mexico hospital. St. Mary’s Hospital in Audrain…
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Investigation notes problems with fire suppression system at Stuckey’s Dairy Queen
State fire investigators noted past problems with a fire suppression system at a gas station that burned down in…
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Missouri business owner hopes product can help with COVID-19 detection, preparation
DREXEL, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri business owner says his product could help prevent the spread of the newly discovered strain of the coronavirus. The…
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Helicopter makes emergency landing in Randolph County
There were no injuries after a helicopter made an emergency landing in southern Randolph County on Wednesday…
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