Columbia City Council approves new Greyhound bus stop downtown
The approval allows Greyhound to use one parking space at the Wabash station to pick up and drop off passengers twice a day.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 31 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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MU researchers make recommendations to combat traffic stop disparities in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri released a final report on traffic stop disparities in the Columbia Police Department, confirming initial data that showed black drivers are more likely to get pulled over. The study was conducted by researchers from MU’s Department of Sociology, Truman School of Public Affairs, School of Social
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Columbia ‘vaccine ambassadors’ will try to combat COVID-19 surge by going door-to-door
The new ambassador program starting this week is made up of volunteers interested in educating and promoting the vaccination effort. With the delta variant spreading rapidly, officials say vigilance is critical.
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Show-Me State Games support economic vitality of Columbia by attracting thousands from across the state
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show-Me State Games returns to Columbia for the 37th year, once again supporting the cities economy by bringing in thousands from across the state. The Show-Me-State Games are an Olympic-style festival hosting over 40 games and competitions. The games return to Columbia after being cancelled in 2020 during the pandemic. This
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Car crash on Worley Street believed to be cause of Columbia power outage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A car crash on Worley Street and North Garth Avenue is believed to be the cause of a Sunday morning power outage in Columbia according to the Columbia Police Department. CPD told ABC News crews on the scene that bystanders saw sparks from transformers after one car hit a pole along Worley
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One person arrested after shooting during a domestic disturbance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested one person after shots were fired inside of a residence in the 4600 block of Oakview Dr during a domestic disturbance at 5:41 p.m. Mug Shot: John P. O’Connor Police located and arrested John P. O’Connor, 37, near the residence with a firearm in his possession. officers located property
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Show-Me State Games makes vaccines available as event attracts thousands
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show-Me-State Games are back this year after canceling last year’s events, and this year the Columbia/Boone County Health Department will be offering vaccines on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the health department will be hosting multiple on-site vaccine clinics from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday the vaccine clinics will
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports highest number of active cases since late January
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Boone County officials report water over multiple roads Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As rain continued to fall Friday morning, Boone County Joint Communications sent alerts about road impacts. Officials posted to Twitter shortly before 5:45 a.m. Friday, saying water was over the roadway on Clark Lane at the intersection with Dawn Ridge. BCJC asked drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Community hosting COVID-19 vaccine weekend community clinics
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Columbia man charged with three felonies in shots-fired incident
Channing T. Williams, 27, was charged Thursday with shooting at a person, vehicle or building, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was in the Boone County Jail on Thursday with no bond.
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Judge hears arguments on allowing secret recordings as evidence in Joseph Elledge murder case
Joseph Elledge was charged in Feb. 2020 with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji.
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Rise in COVID-19 cases causes MU Health Care to tighten visitor rules
Starting Wednesday, adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed one visitor from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Women in labor will be allowed a spouse or partner and labor coach. No visitors will be permitted for adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Columbia man gets 16 years in prison for child molestation
Cale Kliethermes pleaded guilty in April to first-degree child molestation, two counts of attempted child endangerment and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15. Prosecutors dismissed another attempted child endangerment count as part of the plea deal.
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Deadly Boone County hit-and-run crash draws 18-year prison sentence
Amy Rievley pleaded guilty in a Boone County courtroom Monday to involuntary manslaughter with an enhanced punishment for being a persistent felony offender and leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death. She was sentenced to 15 years on the manslaughter charge and another three years on the leaving the scene charge. Those sentences will be served consecutively.
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Settlement approved in Waffle House shooting case
Judge Jeff Harris approved the confidential settlement in Boone County court Monday, court records show. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the motion filed last month by A.W. Smith, the lawyer for Anthony Warren’s family, notes that structured settlements are in place for Warren’s three children.
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Traffic delayed on southbound Highway 63 in Columbia after crash
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Damage reported after shooting in Columbia Sunday night
Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Rice Road shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday night for several reports of shots fired.
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Officials warn of severe weather ahead of expected storms in Mid-Missouri
The Boone County Fire Protection District posted to their Facebook page Saturday, advising residents to have multiple ways to check weather conditions.
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