THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County active COVID-19 cases drop over 200, coronavirus related deaths increases to 123
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Governor making several stops in Mid-Missouri Thursday as Bicentennial gets in full swing
Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.
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CDC issues new eviction moratorium after federal ban expired
The ban on evictions in the United States was reinstated Tuesday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three days earlier, the previous eviction ban expired after a failed vote in the U.S. congress.
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Kid speaks out after year of hardships due to the pandemic
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Health experts say children’s mental health issues were on the rise before the pandemic; after, many kids were suffering from issues and not many places to turn for help. Molly Taylor, who will be in the sixth grade this year, said socially distancing was hard on her and her friends during the
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second death in two days; 935 active coronavirus cases
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New mask mandate in Columbia could go to vote as soon as Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted to hold a special meeting to discuss a new mask ordinance. The council came to the vote during its Aug. 2 meeting and plans to hold the special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. It comes as the delta variant powers a surge in COVID-19
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Judge allows recordings as evidence in Joseph Elledge murder case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judge Brouck Jacobs will allow recordings of Joseph Elledge as evidence in the upcoming murder trial. Elledge is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. Judge Jacobs ruled that the recordings are relevant and admissibale. “After a hearing on 7/15/21, the Court took under advisement the
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Columbia city manager responds to abuse of power claims made by former workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city manager of Columbia said the city government hasn’t been given anything specific to investigate on claims he abused his power. City manager John Glascock released a statement on Monday after two former city workers claimed he may have violated city ordinance and state law in reprimanding them. ABC 17 News
Continue Reading Agencies prepare to help as federal eviction moratorium comes to an end
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some agencies expect more work as a federal moratorium on some evictions came to an end this weekend. The White House allowed a hold on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expire on Saturday. The hold allowed anyone laid off or had their wages reduced protection
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Ashland Board of Aldermen voted in favor of moving forward with a new outdoor music amphitheater
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Alderman voted in favor Tuesday to move forward on a new outdoor music amphitheater. If the board votes to approve a conditional use permit, the site will then move on to a vote by the Ashland Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 10. The site of the amphitheater
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Man arrested in connection to December vehicle shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after an investigation into a Dec. 10 shooting near the intersection of north Stadium Blvd. and west Broadway. According to court documents, the victim told Columbia police he was at the Petro Mart off north Stadium when he drove off and a car that was at that
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Man charged after an altercation at Columbia Mall Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is now in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman at the Columbia Mall. 34-year-old Joseph Jones is charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Police were called to the parking lot of the Columbia Mall around seven Sunday morning. Officers learned Jones allegedly tried to run over the
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 800 total coronavirus cases; over 100 hospitalized
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 124 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 800 active cases in the county, an increase of 19 from Friday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 21,120. The 800 active cases is the highest reported since the weekend
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Columbia man charged after domestic assault after Friday night incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with first-degree domestic assault after an incident Friday night on the 120 block of Benton St. According to a probable cause statement, the assault occurred after the victim threw a glass at Travis Groce. Groce allegedly pushed the victim to the ground, then hit her head several
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Man charged with second-degree murder after Friday morning stabbing in Ashland
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is facing multiple charges after a Friday morning fatal stabbing. According to court documents, Robin Morales-Sanchez allegedly assaulted Moises Hernandez-Sanchez and then stabbed him in the torso 10 times and the neck once on the morning of July 30. Morales-Sanchez is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal
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Man charged with harassment after an incident at Gerbes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing a harassment charge after a June 10 incident at Gerbes Supermarket off Broadway. According to court documents, the victim told police that Ronald Dameron followed her around the store. The victim said she told him to stop following her. The victim came forward after recognizing Dameron’s face
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MU Small Animal Hospital cuts back on some after-hours emergency service
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A shortage of veterinarians led to one of the University of Missouri’s animal hospitals to cut back on some emergency service hours. The MU Veterinary Health Center’s Small Animal Hospital stopped overnight emergency service for animals not already patients of the center. The hospital’s website said it will still offer help “when
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Columbia police: ATMs damaged after overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) the Columbia police are investigating an overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union, 3000 Carter Ln., after two ATMs were damaged. Once officers arrived, they found debris around the ATMs and suspect(s) took an undisclosed amount of cash inside the machine. Police report no suspect description is available at the time of
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UPDATE: One person arrested in connection to shots fired on Clark Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ARREST UPDATE: Columbia Police have arrested 28-year-old Darrius L. Davis of Columbia, in connection the Saturday morning’s shots fired on Clark Lane. Darrius L. Davis of Columbia Davis was arrested on domestic assault in the first degree, assault in the first degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession
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Woman seriously injured after assault in Columbia Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An assault in Columbia Friday night, left a woman seriously injured. Around 11:30 p.m. Columbia Police were called to the 100 block of Benton Street for a reported assault. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman with serious injuries and she was taken to a local hospital. The woman
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