Police investigate shots fired in Columbia early Saturday morning
The Columbia Police Department along with the Crime Scene Investigation team were seen investigating after a shots fired call.
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Multiple power outages reported in Mid-Missouri; storm damage reported
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple utility companies are reporting power outages affecting customers in Mid-Missouri. In Audrain County, multiple providers are reporting over 1,368 customers without power. Most reports without power are coming from Ameren in the Mexico area where over 1,300 customers are without power. Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting eight outages affecting 103 customers.
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Missouri Department of Conservation reports floodwaters caused natural fish kill along the Missouri River near Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) investigated reports of a large fish kill event just west of Columbia, along Interstate 70 and the Missouri River floodplain. MDC determined receding floodwaters caused the large fish kill of mostly nonnative, invasive silver carp. “As floodwaters receded, many fish did not return to the river,
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County active coronavirus cases and hospitalizations drop
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Hospitalization concerns grow as state health leaders meet to discuss coronavirus surge
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Show Me State.
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Health officials across the state are begging people to get vaccinated as cases continue to rise at alarming rates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health departments and health experts are begging people to get vaccinated as the Show-Me-State hits the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the country. Margret Day, Physician and Co-Chair of the COVID-19 vaccine committee at MU Health said hospitals are filling up with unvaccinated individuals with severe cases of the virus. “What
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Columbia police officer gets probation in child’s death
The crime carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail. The sentencing memo filed June 30 does not come with a recommended sentence for Heese, but notes that her chance of committing future crimes is low.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of 50 or more new coronavirus cases
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MoDOT contractors to resurface three Boone County routes
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) contractors will begin resurfacing improvement to three routes in Boone County Monday. Crews will resurface the following areas: Route J between Interstate 70 and Route 124.Route O between Interstate 70 and Hancock Hill Road.Route UU between Interstate 70 and Route O. All three projects will also
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One person seriously injured after crashing scooter on I-70 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is recovering from serious injuries after crashing his scooter on Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dannie Rice, 55, was riding the scooter westbound down the shoulder near the Rocheport Bridge when he hit some debris and overturned. Troopers said he was not wearing
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Columbia and Boone County need new health orders?
Boone County reported a daily case total of more than 100 this week for the first time since the winter pandemic peak. However, officials have resisted putting a new health order in place after months without regulations. Boone County is also the most vaccinated county in Missouri.
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City of Columbia sets blueprint for utility bill late fee return
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will reinstate fees beginning Aug. 1 for late utility bill payments. The state of emergency city manager John Glascock declared in April, 2020, put the late fees on hold due to the pandemic. The City made the decision to reassess late charges after the City lifted its state
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Columbia businesses and residents split on masks as coronavirus cases surge again
The department fell short of crafting new orders to force virus mitigation measures. In addition to masks, the department is also recommending practices such as frequent hand washing and social distancing around unvaccinated individuals.
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Law enforcement in Missouri is unsure of how the Second Amendment Preservation Act will affect their department
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across the state are unsure how the new Missouri law will affect their relationship with their federal partners. The law imposes a $50,000 fine on any state or local official who enforces a federal gun law that is not already a law in Missouri. Brian Leer, with the Boone
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County active coronavirus cases continues to rise; Cole County reports 9 breakthrough cases
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 29 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Columbia Police changing shift structure beginning in September
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced officers will move to 12-hour shifts beginning September 5. Officials say the change aims to increase the number of officers on shifts and available to respond to calls. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones says the changed schedule will increase officer safety, improve the Department’s ability to provide
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Ventilator and staffing shortages force rural Missouri hospitals to seek help
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some hospitals in Missouri saw a spike in Covid-19 cases by nearly 27% last weekend, which caused some to experience a ventilator shortage. Dr. Robin Blount with Boone Hospital said the biggest hot spot is southwest Missouri in the Springfield and Joplin area. “I know this morning they were reporting that in
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Former Boone County clerk plans run for Congress
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Boone County clerk is eyeing a run for a seat in Congress. Taylor Burks filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission on July 1 to run for the Fourth Congressional District seat in 2022. Burks is the current director for the Division of Labor Standards for the state of Missouri.
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Columbia residents eager for the city to discuss new pedestrian crossing project in Downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia council will meet Tuesday to discuss the construction of the Fourth Street and Broadway pedestrian crossing project in Downtown Columbia. This project design includes a new crosswalk connecting the northeast corner to the southeast corner of the Fourth Street and Broadway Intersection. Columbia resident, Kin Brown, said she
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