New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes
Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather,…
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Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business
The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for…
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Columbia Boone County Health Department to provide update on new health order
The Columbia Boone County Health Department will announce a new health order Monday…
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease
The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of…
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Police searching for suspect after they shot through a door
Columbia police responded to Jacobs Place around 2 p.m. on…
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Police arrest man following an assault on Hirth Avenue
There was a large police presence on Hirth Avenue Saturday around 10:30…
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Crash shuts down New Haven Road
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash where a vehicle was on its side Saturday night around 10…
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Troopers use spike strips to end vehicle pursuit
One person has been taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit that ended outside of Columbia.…
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Fulton man arrested after robbery involving a gun
Fulton Police arrested Justin L. Weeks, 32, after responding to a robbery Saturday…
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SATURDAY UPDATES: FDA issues emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 478 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total up…
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Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community
Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County…
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Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election
Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote…
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Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business
Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry…
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.…
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One man arrested for Columbia arson
Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.…
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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned…
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Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns
Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.…
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Drivers should not expect major improvements to roads overnight
Crews with Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge continue to fight the snow. Crews are plowing roads, but because the area has seen…
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No injuries in Boone County fire
The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire between Sturgeon and Hallsville Sunday…
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports 489 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Service reports there have been 471,241 cases of COVID-19 across Missouri. The department reported 489 new cases…
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