Troopers identify woman killed in crash near Centralia
A ruptured tire caused a fatal crash Tuesday on Highway 22 near Angell School Road in Boone County, authorities say.
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Crisis center in Columbia could be just months from opening
A mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.
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Some senior living communities return to more strict COVID-19 restrictions as others ease guidance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior living communities in mid-Missouri began to loosen restrictions in April and May when the vaccine was accessible and case numbers were low, but now some are becoming more strict. The Terrace Retirement Community updated its restrictions in July limiting visitors to caregivers. The Terrace guidances say, “CDC and local orders recommend
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Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing
Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
Continue Reading One person has died after a wreck on Highway 22 near Centralia
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person has died after a wreck Tuesday afternoon on Highway 22 near March Rd. near Centralia according to Boone County Fire Protection District spokesman Gale Blomenkamp. Officials are reporting one person is seriously injured. Law enforcement has closed the road. Watch the scene replay in the player below. An ABC 17
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TUESDAY UPDATES: 375,000 Missourians enter vaccine lottery; drawing Friday
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MU settles lawsuit with former track coach over racial discrimination
An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.
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Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate
Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen roll back decisions on entertainment complex
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen reversed decisions it made for an outdoor entertainment complex. The board voted to rescind two variances given to the Lakeside Ashland development that’s been met with a lawsuit. That takes away variances from the city’s code allowed to the project, such as a gravel parking lot and
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Bicentennial celebrations in Columbia come to a close with COVID-19 precautions in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday with a third and final day of events on Sunday. According to organizers, all visitors are required to follow the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 safety regulations at the festival. The, “Together for ’21 Fest” kicked off Friday, with Governor Parson
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Back to School Health Fair helps families prepare for first day of class
Cars lined the streets around Derby Ridge Elementary on Saturday as hundreds of Boone County families went booth to booth getting haircuts, information from local vendors and school supplies.
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Multiple events to offer free school supplies for students in Boone County
Multiple events, aimed at providing Boone county students with free school supplies are set to begin Saturday.
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Mayor of Columbia favors vaccine action over mask mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mayor of Columbia said efforts should lean toward people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 instead of debating a mask mandate. This comes as the city plans to meet Monday to possibly mandate masks once again. The Columbia City Council is set to discuss an emergency ordinance, which, if passed, would require everyone
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Active coronavirus cases drop for the second day in a row in Boone County
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One person injured after accidental discharge of a gun at Columbia gas station
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was injured Friday afternoon after a gun was accidentally discharged while at a gas station. Columbia police report the victim was shot in the foot at the Eagle Stop gas station. Officials say the gun went off while it was in the victim’s pants. Officials found two bullet casings at
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday underway in Missouri
Missouri’s sales tax holiday is underway in the Show-Me State, as the holiday by state law is set to begin the first Friday of August and run through the following Sunday.
Continue Reading 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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