Multiple people hurt in capsizings at Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to several incidents on the water of the Lake of the Ozarks over the Memorial Day…
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At least 100 people attend Wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Boone County Courthouse to commemorate Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its 95th annual wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial…
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One hurt, homes damaged in Boone County shooting
A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn’t say whether anyone was…
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Family, friends of victim say second body found in Fulton was home invader
A person found dead this morning had been wounded and hiding after perpetrating a deadly home invasion late Monday in Fulton, friends and family of…
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Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an…
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Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch
Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into…
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Mexico house fire kills four dogs, two cats
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Four small dogs and two cats died in a house fire Monday afternoon, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department. In a news…
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Sturgeon mayor resigns, city waiting to fill position until after election
Mayor Mike Butler submitted his letter of resignation last Wednesday. He did not provide a reason for leaving the…
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WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia
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WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor
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Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system
In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the…
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WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor
A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if…
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WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor
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WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected
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Overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station to open Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Wabash Bus Station is set to open as a temporary overnight warming center Friday, according to a release from the City of…
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Fire destroys home in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters said a home north of Columbia was destroyed after a fire early on Friday morning. According to the Boone County…
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Columbia homicide suspect claims he didn’t know gun was loaded; pleads not guilty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing a man in northeast Columbia on Monday night says he didn’t know the gun was…
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Missouri AG threatens more lawsuits over mask mandates as schools work to contain COVID-19 surge
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says his office will file more lawsuits this week against school districts enforcing mask and quarantine…
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WINTER WEATHER BLOG: Snow and frigid temps make for tricky travel Sunday
Check back here Sunday for updates on Mid-Missouri…
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Jefferson City Police Department proposes hiring incentives to combat staffing shortage
The Public Safety Committee unanimously voted Thursday morning to move forward with hiring…
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