TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri state profile report shows cases up over 19% compared to the previous week
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Monkeypox vaccines sent to health departments across Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While there are very few monkeypox cases in Missouri, some Health Departments across the state will receive the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine. The City of Kansas City Health Department is one of the “hubs” that will be receiving the vaccines. Dr. Robin Blount, Chief Medical Officer with Boone Health, said the monkeypox virus
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 160 new COVID cases
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Man sentenced to four years in prison for resisting arrest; other charges dropped in Nov. downtown Columbia shooting
A man charged in a downtown Columbia shooting is sentenced to four years in prison for resisting arrest in connection with the Nov. 14 shooting near Vibez Lounge.
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Judge sentences Columbia man in deadly 2017 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge sentenced a Columbia man last week for his role in a deadly 2017 shooting. Darold Pruitt pleaded guilty to felony counts of voluntary manslaughter, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree assault, and armed criminal action at a court hearing on Monday. The judge sentenced Pruitt to 12 years in the
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Health experts talk opioid and fentanyl crisis in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The opioid epidemic continues to spread across the state of Missouri, and experts say fentanyl use is becoming more widespread. The Columbia Police Department said it has found trace amounts of fentanyl in nearly all illicit drugs, including cocaine, fake pills, and marijuana products. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and CPD reported
Continue ReadingHallsville man killed in single vehicle crash on Highway 124
HALLSVILLE, MO. (KMIZ) A Hallsville was killed in a single car crash Sunday morning after crashing his car into a tree on Highway 64. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, 73-year-old Carl M. South crashed on Highway 124 between Gano Chance road and Union Church road at 9:05 a.m. South was taken
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Hundreds attend Boone County Fair amid extreme heat advisory
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Across the state people are facing dangerously high temperatures, but not even the heat wave could stop hundreds of people from attending the last night of the Boone County fair Saturday. Temperatures hit 102 degrees in Columbia Saturday. While people enjoyed the carnival they also had to stay protected from the extreme
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to hold vaccine clinic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/ Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. on Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The services will be free and walk-ins are welcome. No appointments are needed. Health Officials say, people will be able to get any
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Kingdom City man charged after chase from Callaway County ends in Boone County
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested following a police chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Katy Trail Bridge. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nathaniel Quick with resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle in a careless and
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Lawn care companies facing strain from excessive heat and drought
Some small business owners in Mid-Missouri feel like they are going from a problem that is out of their control to another.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases
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Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick now charged as an Adult in deadly Columbia shooting in Mckee Street area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16 -year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult Friday morning. An adult certification hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. Police believe the Williams Patrick was involved in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Aubry
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Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID cases
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Continue Reading One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge
Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.
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Fire on roof of University of Hospital extinguished Wednesday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University Hospital is reporting a fire that occurred on the roof Wednesday night at 11:12 p.m. Officials with Univerity Hospital report a smoke detector alarm triggered a response from the Columbia Fire Department to investigate a possible fire. The first Columbia fire crew arrived 4 minutes later and investigated. “The crew upgraded
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MoDOT to hold public meeting Thursday about future of Interstate 70 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to hold a public meeting in Columbia Thursday about possible improvements to Interstate 70 in Boone County. Officials will meet with the community at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1701 W. Ash St. from 4 to 6 p.m. The department wants the public’s feedback about future plans for
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you visiting the Boone County Fair this week or weekend?
Hundreds will head to Boone County Thursday as the county fair heads into its third night. The fair runs through Saturday. Do you plan on visiting Boone County Fair? Vote in the poll below.
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Hundreds will head to Boone County Wednesday as the county fair heads into its second night, and organizers say safety and security is on everyone’s minds.
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