Public works: Road conditions to improve into weekend
Boone County Road and Bridge said road conditions should improve by Saturday.…
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City leaders weigh in on unopposed council races
Several Columbia City Council members have run for the position unopposed in the past few years. Ian Thomas and Karl Skala both ran unopposed om…
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Boonville closing highlights rural hospital challenges
The frequency at which rural hospitals are closing across the United States has accelerated in recent years.…
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Winter weather costs increase for Columbia and Boone County
The winter weather events that dropped snow and ice on Columbia in 2019 increased costs for both the City of Columbia and Boone County.…
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Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds
Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County…
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Experienced prosecuting attorney to help with backlog of murder cases in Boone County
The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office hired an assistant prosecuting attorney. Morley Swingle will be working in a temporary position until…
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Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence
The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for…
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Columbia leaders announce violent crimes task force
According to a media release, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and law enforcement officials will discuss efforts to reduce violence in the city.…
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Twelve people killed in shootings in Columbia during 2019
Columbia experienced an unusually high number of homicides in 2019.…
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Two in custody after Jefferson City vehicle chase
The Jefferson City Communications Center received a call around 3:30 p.m. Sunday reporting four females left Dunham’s Department store with unpaid…
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Boone County vehicle fire under investigation
The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire on Coats Lane in Boone County Sunday evening.…
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Officials investigating East St. Louis homicide after body found in school parking lot
Fox 2 News in St. Louis reports Illinois State Police are investigating a homicide in East St. Louis after the body of an unidentified man was found…
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Burglary suspect has long criminal history
Dorice Reue Smith, 27, of Columbia, was taken into custody Friday after police say he barricaded himself inside of a residence on Rocky Fork…
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Columbia psychologist now wearing GPS monitoring device
A Columbia psychologist who is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County is now…
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One person shot in Pulaski County
Pulaski County deputies responded to a report of a person being shot around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday.…
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Columbia Police Department gathers input on policies
The Columbia Police Department will hold a police policy public review and input meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 7 p.m. in…
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Missing Columbia woman’s parents seek control of her estate
The parents of Mengqi Ji Elledge, Ke Ren and Xiaolin Ji, are asking a judge to give them control of her property and finances. They have filed a…
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Local expert speaks on next steps of impeachment process
Frank Bowman is a professor at the University of Missouri School of Law. One of his areas of expertise includes impeachment of the president and…
Continue Reading Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge
Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous…
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Columbia and Boone County crews will be on the roads overnight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 25 person crews with Columbia Public Works reported to work overnight Monday. According to a media release, crews will focus…
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