THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 25 COVID patients in the hospital, lowest since omicron surge
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$4 million investment to help students succeed at MU
President Mun Choi of Mizzou announced a $4 million investment in student success during his State of the University address.
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Local businessman, fundraiser John Cleek Sr. dies Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – John Cleek Sr., a local businessman with decades of experience and charity fundraiser passed away Wednesday in Columbia. Cleek’s son, John Cleek Jr., told ABC 17 News that “Tiger John” Cleek Sr. died at 1:21 p.m. at University Hospital after battling ALS. Cleek took over the family’s home furnishing and rental
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County nears 60% of residents fully vaccinated
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Columbia man sentenced for New Year’s Day shooting that left four people hurt
A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a New Year’s Day shooting in Downtown Columbia.
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Erickson, who confessed to Columbia murder, to be paroled in January
One of two men prosecuted and imprisoned for the murder of a former Columbia sports editor is set to be released on parole early next year.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 30% compared to last week; positivity rate is 3.5%
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Judge sentences Columbia man for deadly 2019 shooting
Garland Wisley, 63, was sentenced on March 2 to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of 38-year-old John Albers. The judge sentenced Wisley to 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
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Firefighters putting out fire in east Columbia
Columbia Fire Department crews are putting out a fire in the eastern part of the city.
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Columbia man charged in January shooting on Quail Drive
A Columbia man has been charged after a shooting on Quail Drive in the early morning hours of January 30 of this year. Court documents report multiple shell casings from multiple guns were reportedly found.
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Faith Voices of Columbia hosting mayoral forum Monday night; focused on addressing homelessness
Missouri Faith Voices is holding a mayoral forum Monday evening, focusing on affordable housing and sheltering people in Columbia without homes.
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Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch
Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.
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High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 41% compared to last week
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Columbia Public Schools makes COVID-19 policy changes as student cases drop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is implementing changes to its COVID-19 policy as cases drop. The school district has seen new daily student cases in the single digits over the past month. According to the CPS COVID-19 Dashboard, the last time the district recorded new daily student cases in the double digits was on
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Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home smoke alarm batteries. Smoke detectors are an important part of home fire safety and save hundreds of lives each year. “Take this time when they’re changing their clocks change their smoke
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Traffic resumes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia after wreck
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools changing contact tracing and exposure protocols beginning Monday
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Multiple crashes reported in Boone County
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Columbia City Council to consider repealing ban on roll carts in April
The City Clerk’s Office tells ABC 17 News that it certified a citizen-led petition on Wednesday that will force the council to vote on removing its prohibition on the collection system.
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