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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will do repair work on a Columbia intersection beginning Monday to make pavement improvements at the intersection of I-70 Drive Southwest and West Boulevard Work will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For the safety of motorists and workers on the road, this project will
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday to discuss possible renovations for the former Boone County Fairgrounds. Michael MacMann member of the commission said the meeting was to apply a permanent zoning classification for the property. The classification is entitled O for open space so that future improvement of
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has now been charged for two recent weekend robberies. Santios Leake is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $200,000 cash only bond. Police say he stole $194 from the Break Time in the 2400 block of Paris road. According to court documents he handed the cashier
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Department says it’s seeing fewer people at its clinic than expected, as many doses are being saved due to the lack of demand. Cole County Health Department in partnership with other local health systems and hospitals has recently opened a permanent vaccine clinic at the Capital Mall in
Continue ReadingIndian Hills Park will host a coronavirus vaccine outreach clinic Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with help from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS),Boone Health and MU Health Care. The clinic is being held at the park for neighbors in the area but all are welcome to schedule an appointment. Moderna
Continue ReadingOne person is in the hospital with moderate injuries after police responded to a crash on Creasy Springs Road around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local leaders and law experts are reacting after the former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck was found guilty Tuesday of all three charges against him. Derek Chauvin, 45, was convicted on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report reveals new details in the fatal Feb. 16 crash of a Moberly man. According to the crash report, a GMC Sierra, driven by Mark Swindell, was traveling south on Highway 63 in the passenger lane while it was snowing and in freezing temperatures. Two vehicles
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Continue ReadingOfficers made the discovery after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in north Columbia, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one woman has been charged following a shooting on Friday in northeast Columbia. The Boone County Prosecutor’s office has charged Najah McHenry with a felony count of first-degree assault. According to court documents, she was with a group of women who attacked the victim outside of a home on Elm
Continue ReadingAs more Missourians are getting their coronavirus shots, many are experiencing side effects, especially after their second shots.
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project that hopes to reduce the number of crashes along U.S. Route 63 in Boone County will result in the closure of Minor Hill Road on Wednesday. The closure will last for a week. In addition, contractors plan to also close Angel Lane at Route
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works will have an eight-person crew Tuesday morning due to forecasts calling for snow to develop and mix with rain early in the morning. Drivers should expect spotty slick conditions and should use caution on the roads. “At this time we do not expect significant long-term pavement
Continue ReadingColumbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard to get shots into arms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Continue ReadingColumbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to host a vaccine clinic at the Columbia Mall.
Continue ReadingMU Health Care is set to host the third and final day of its vaccine clinic Sunday at Faurot Field.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Bars and restaurants have been struggling to keep a full staff since the start of the pandemic, that issue continues a year later. People walking and driving through downtown Columbia may notice more ‘Now Hiring’ signs than usual. Matt McGee, the owner of On The Rocks bar, says he’s posted a large
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