Driving checklist prepares travelers for icy conditions
After a New Year’s Day ice storm in Mid-Missouri caused road conditions to deteriorate in the area, impacts are still being seen days later.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri health department reports 2,100+ new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri state health department reported more than 2,100 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. Health officials said total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic were up to 399,456 Saturday — 2,157 more since Friday’s dashboard update. The health department included three more virus-related deaths to the dashboard bringing the pandemic total up to 5,543 fatalities.
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Public works monitoring conditions ahead of expected winter weather
The Columbia Department of Public Works is getting ready for winter weather moving in New Year’s Eve.
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Mid-Missourians to see unemployment benefits lapse
President Trump failed to sign the proposed COVID-19 relief package, meaning many in Mid-Missouri could see their benefits stall.
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Highway officials prepare for heavy traffic this holiday season
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is preparing for heavy traffic over the Christmas holiday.
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Columbia officials urge precautions in frigid temperatures
With some of the coldest weather of the year expected over the coming days, the city put out precautions for residents planning on being out in the cold.
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Columbia and Boone County leaders scheduled to meet to discuss COVID-19
Both the Boone County Commission and Columbia’s City Council are scheduled to meet tomorrow and both are expected to discuss COVID-19.
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No injuries reported after cooking incident leads to fire in Columbia
Boone County firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the 700 block of Demaret Drive early Saturday morning.
Continue Reading Latest ‘red zone’ report calls for more state, local COVID-19 restrictions
The White House ‘red zone’ report obtained by ABC News on Thursday called on Missouri to increase statewide and local mitigation efforts.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State surpasses 4,500 COVID-19 related deaths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department’s COVID-19 dashboard added 3,743 new cases Saturday, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 342,347. It also added 22 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 4,503. Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University is reporting a record 3,309 deaths logged Friday across the U.S.,
Continue Reading Missouri’s phased COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.
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One taken to hospital following shots fired call
One person has been taken to the hospital following Columbia PD responding to a shots fired call on the corner of Sylvan Lane and Hendrix Drive.
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Some Mid-Missouri schools return to classrooms following Thanksgiving
Students in Moberly were able to return to school last Monday, Nov. 30 while Mexico students will return to the classroom Monday, Dec. 7.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds over 5,000 new cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported four new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 501 cases in the county since the beginning of the pandemic. On saturday 118 were active. There have been seven deaths related to the virus. ORIGINAL: The state health department’s COVID-19 dashboard reported over 5,000 new coronavirus
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MoDOT to begin Interstate 70 pavement repair project Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will begin a pavement repair project on Interstate 70 Monday on the westbound lanes near the Route O & Route J intersection. A contractor will be making improvements to the I-70 driving surface in Cooper, Boone, and Callaway Counties. Officials say this will impact evening and overnight traffic along Interstate 70
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Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays
Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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MODOT reminds drivers to travel safely this winter
The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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Record online traffic expected on Cyber Monday
Adobe Analytics expects Monday to be the largest online sales day in U.S. history as many are opting for online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Small business Saturday to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
The District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lines form for Black Friday while health officials urge for caution
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.
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