THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 68 new COVID cases; 27 patients in hospitals
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Judge dismisses attorney general’s mask lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools
A Boone County judge dismissed the Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools over mask mandates Thursday, saying there was no “live controversy” at hand.
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Columbia woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from Hy-Vee
The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Columbia woman with stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from a gas station where she worked.
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Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75% could benefit the housing market
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Federal Reserve made the largest interest rate increase since 1994 on Wednesday. The increase comes as a response to the record-high inflation rates. The Consumer Price Index reported that inflation increased to 8.6% in May, and CPI reported that Shelter has risen by 0.6% putting it at 5.5%. Joe Haslag, a
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Energy companies share ways customers can save money and energy
Boone Electric Cooperative is asking members to conserve energy Thursday and Friday due to high temperatures.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 60 new COVID cases
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MoDOT adds extra I-70 lane closure near Rocheport bridge for construction
Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin their second night of lane closures near the I-70 Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport by closing another lane in the area.
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Heat creates challenges for first responders working outside
Under about 45 pounds of protective gear, firefighters may find themselves in a hot situation when temperatures outside are over 100 degrees.
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Health experts say COVID cases are slowing down just in time for the summer
After more than two years since the start of the pandemic, some hospitals in Missouri are starting to see cases slow down just in time for the summer.
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Boone County releases mobility action plan to address poverty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County presented the county’s upward mobility plan during a meeting Tuesday afternoon. The work focuses on three priorities in Boone County – early grade literacy, jobs, and fair and inclusive housing. In May 2021, Boone County was selected to be one of eight counties nationwide to participate in this first-of-its-kind study. The complete study
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 30 COVID patients in hospitals
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Westbound Interstate 70 near Rocheport clear after crews respond to semi-truck trailer fire
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch a replay of the scene in the player below: 8 a.m. update: Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a semi-truck trailer fire on Interstate 70 near Rocheport. Drivers should be able to access the westbound exit ramp to Route BB after crews closed it earlier Tuesday morning due to
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Woman charged after shooting outside club in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges Tuesday against a woman accused of a shooting outside a club in central Columbia. Prosecutors have charged Daneisha L. Harvey, 26, of Columbia with two counts of armed criminal action, one count of first-degree assault, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. The
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University of Missouri men’s golfer accused of taking pictures of woman inside bathroom
A golfer for the University of Missouri men’s team is suspended following his arrest by police last week.
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Fulton man sentenced to 74 years for shooting and killing a man during an April 2019 drug deal
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found a Fulton man guilty of an April 2019 drug deal that led to a fatal shooting and he was sentenced to over 70 years in prison. Justin Ray Witt, 51, of Fulton, was sentenced to 74 years in prison after being found guilty on March 31. Witt was found
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 91 new COVID cases over three days
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Columbia man charged after Sunday night stabbing
A Boone County prosecutor has charged John Bibby with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
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Columbia Board of Education set to vote on pay increases for all employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education is set to vote Monday night on the finalized 2022-23 school year budget. LINK: Columbia Board of Education agenda The school board plans to use more than $7 million to increase all employees’ salaries. On June 8, board members shared details about the budget at a hearing.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 57 new COVID cases
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Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges
A Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges after an investigation began from an online tip in April 2022.
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