Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage
The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing…
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Hallsville police say safety measures in place for police foundation gun raffle
The Police Foundation of Hallsville is scheduled to host its second annual Brews & BBQ charity event, including a gun raffle.…
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Beyond Meat suspends COO after he allegedly bit man’s nose during fight
Beyond Meat’s Chief Operating Officer, Douglas Wayne Ramsey, 53, was arrested Saturday following a fight in Arkansas where he allegedly bit a man’s…
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Missouri Senate approves initial income tax cut
First-round approval has been granted by Missouri senators for a proposed plan to cut individual income taxes.…
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Family of 22-year-old Andrew Moss speaks out about their loss
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Andrew B. Moss, 22, of Hallsville died early Monday morning when he was electrocuted by a downed power line. Moss passed away…
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Future uncertain for Columbia Citizens Police Review Board one month after suspension
A month has gone by since the Columbia City Council suspended the work of Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board following a series of contentious…
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BikeFest 2022 expected to bring 125,000 motorcyclists to the Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest Rally 2022 is expected to bring in 125,000 bikers to the area during the five-day-long…
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Records show bullying is most commonly reported concern to hotline so far this school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bullying continues to be the number one issue reported to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report. Last…
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Committee meets with Columbia police to discuss traffic stops that resulted in no action
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the 2021 Attorney General’s Missouri Vehicle Stops Report, 184 drivers pulled over were released with no action…
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Two additional clinics added in Columbia to administer new COVID booster
Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services added two additional clinics to administer the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine due to high…
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My House holds concert in downtown Columbia despite objection
MyHouse is hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Columbia on Friday despite a complaint the State Historical Society of Missouri lodged with the…
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A look at Queen Elizabeth II’s life over the years
Queen Elizabeth II witnessed several major historical events throughout her life before passing away at 96 years…
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Experts demonstrate proper car seat installation after Morgan County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his three-year-old child who wasn’t properly restrained was scheduled to…
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Columbia City Council discuss violence prevention, CPD software in amended budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia City Council held a meeting Tuesday to allow community and city council members to comment on the proposed budget…
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Central Methodist University held a moment of silence following the tragic passing of one of their football players
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior Offensive Lineman #55 Torrance Evans passed away on Thursday after an argument between his roommate resulted in him being…
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Agreement between Columbia Public Schools and City of Columbia helps provide security at after-school events
The Columbia Public School has an agreement in place with the City of Columbia that provides school resource officers (SRO) during and after school…
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Downtown Columbia Leadership Council reviews proposed plan for Wabash Bus station
The Downtown Columbia Leadership Council heard local business owners’ complaints about the Wabash Bus Station at its meeting…
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University of Missouri sees decline in sexual assault cases over the last 5 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri reported 121 sexual exploitation/misconduct/assault between 2020-2021, which is down from 162 in…
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University of Missouri offers MU Alert to notify students about possible danger
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri uses the MU Alert system to notify students, faculty, and parents about possible threats on or around…
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Hundreds of tips made to state’s anonymous school safety hotline so far this year
Hundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this…
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