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Highway Patrol prepares to start counting period as an increase in holiday travelers is expected

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol begins its holiday counting period Thursday night for the Fourth of July weekend. MSHP is calling its safety efforts “Operation C.A.R.E”, a crash awareness and reduction effort. During the 2024 counting period, the highway patrol reported 14 people killed and more than 500 hurt in Missouri in

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Boone County FPD reminds people of safe firework disposal for Fourth of July weekend

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) From large mortar fireworks to sparklers, the Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding people to stay aware of potential dangers when using fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths and 14,700 injuries in 2024. This marked an increase of about

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