Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers
The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.
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Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment
Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.
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Boone County prosecutor will not seek reelection
Boone County’s top prosecutor said he will not seek reelection this year as he considers a run for judge in 2024.
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Second suspect arrested in connection to Talon Road shooting
A large police presence is being reported in northeast Columbia.
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Weather Alert Day: Roads still slick this morning
THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Steady snow and sleet has now moved east of Mid-Missouri, taking the measurable precipitation with it. Low clouds will have just enough moisture to produce light freezing drizzle tonight into early Friday morning, creating a glaze of ice on untreated roads. Slick spots will be possible Friday morning as temperatures dip into
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service
Check back for updates related to the winter storm.
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Columbia Fire Department put out 2-alarm commercial structure fire
Smoke could be seen pouring from units at Cosmo Self Storage on Creasy Springs Road from several blocks away.
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Police detain second teenager in deadly McKee Street shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has detained a second teenager after a deadly shooting on McKee Street. Police said Thursday that the 16-year-old boy was taken into custody on possible charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and assault. @ColumbiaPD Columbia Police detain a second juvenile involved in homicide at a residence in
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Columbia Public Schools to start two hours late; JC Schools on snow routes in Callaway
Lingering ice and snow will have Columbia Public Schools students going to class late Friday.
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Columbia Public Schools, Southern Boone and Fulton cancel classes ahead of winter storm
Schools are beginning to cancel classes for Thursday due to winter weather.
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Teenager detained in connection with deadly Columbia shooting
The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that the 16-year-old boy was detained Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder, assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting early Saturday in the 1800 block of McKee Street.
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Elledge pleads guilty in child abuse case
A Columbia man convicted of murdering his wife has pleaded guilty to abusing their child.
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Moniteau County man charged with murder in deadly shooting
Moniteau County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a Sunday shooting.
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No charges for Columbia police officers for May killing
Two Columbia police officers will not face charges for shooting and killing a man at a gas station in May.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes Highway 124
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Columbia power outage darkens traffic lights, affects more than 1,000 customers
A power outage that took out traffic signals at major intersections is also affecting more than 1,000 customers in the area of Stadium Boulevard and Providence Road.
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Jefferson City School District announces Friday closure
Some of Mid-Missouri’s smaller, more rural districts have called off classes for Friday amid snow- and ice-covered roads.
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Police confirm man shot at east Columbia apartments
About 10 police cruisers and a crime scene investigation van were called to Hawks Ridge Apartments.
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Columbia and Jefferson City Schools closed Thursday, MU online only
Some schools, businesses and churches decided Wednesday to close or delay openings Thursday because of a winter storm expected to drop ice and snow on the area.
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Power restored to most Columbia Water and Light customers
More than 2,100 Columbia Water and Light customers in west Columbia were without power at about noon Wednesday.
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