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Speed Limit Change on S Main St. in Ashland
Ashland, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, Ashland Public Works crews will be changing the speed limit signs on S Main St. from 20 MPH to 25 MPH. The change was approved by the City of Ashland Board of Aldermen. This speed limit increase will be effective immediately once the signs are changed over and include
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Southern Boone analyzes traffic congestion around school buildings
The Southern Boone School District analyzed traffic congestion data with help from the Ashland Police Department on Tuesday.
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Community flu vaccination events begin in Boone County
Wednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.
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Southern Boone High School temporarily closes after COVID-19 exposure
According to a letter sent to parents Monday, Southern Boone School District closed the high school for cleaning after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
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Man surrenders after barricading himself inside Ashland home
Antony Paul surrendered to police on Sept. 25 in Ashland after hiding from office inside a home.
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Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools
Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
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School drop-off and pick-up causes traffic trouble in Ashland
School-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.
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Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines
The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.
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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
Continue Reading WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans
Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.
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Ashland police arrest woman after chase reportedly reaches 110 mph
Abigail Heiland, 23, was arrested near Highway 63 and Old Millers Road after the chase that started with an attempted traffic stop.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief
The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.
Continue Reading Boone County approves local match for grant to bring technical school to Ashland
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a $100,000 local match for a grant that would help bring a technical college campus to Ashland.
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Ashland man accused of threatening clerks with COVID-19
An Ashland man has been charged with harassment after he allegedly told two store clerks he had COVID-19 and asked them if they wanted it.
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Woman accused of abducting child, setting off Amber Alert
Boone County prosecutors charged a woman accused of abducting a child linked to an Amber Alert that was sent out Saturday night.
Continue Reading Southern Boone soccer coach on leave amid investigation
Southern Boone School District soccer coach Chris Miller was placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 17 amid an ongoing investigation, the school’s top officials said Tuesday.
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MoDOT: ‘Potholes are blooming’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews will be focusing on repairing potholes through April. “There is a lot more than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Adam Pulley the Central District communications manager for MoDOT. According to a report from MoDOT, in 2019, the department patched roughly 730,000 potholes worth an
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Fire Chief: MODOT project will increase response times
Emergency responders may need more time to respond to certain areas after a project on Rt. 63.
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Southern Boone firefighters put out chimney fire on Monday
No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out in the 7700 block of East Cedar Hills Road.
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