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Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime
The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.
Continue ReadingAcross social media platforms, University of Missouri students quarantined because of COVID-19 have posted about being unhappy with accommodations from the university.
Continue ReadingThe Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.
Continue ReadingA group organized a march Monday night to mark the 100th night of protests in Columbia.
Continue ReadingCommunity leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.
Continue ReadingAs the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.
Continue ReadingThe Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
Continue ReadingOne person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.
Continue ReadingMU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.
Continue ReadingROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
Continue ReadingAs Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CTIY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men received punishment on Wednesday for selling marijuana connected to a 2017 killing. Blake Johnson, considered by federal prosecutors to be Augustus “Gus” Roberts’ “principal lieutenant” in a nationwide drug operation, received ten years of prison time. Johnson is one of several people to admit to selling marijuana as
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday night in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said 21-year-old Nicholas Schneider was hurt when a car hit them head-on just before 5 p.m. on West Green Meadows Road. CPD said Schneider was traveling westbound near Troyer Drive on his
Continue ReadingUPDATE 9:55 P.M.: Audrain County reported its second COVID-19-related death Wednesday. The county recorded its first death from the disease caused by novel coronavirus on June 1. The county had 89 total COVID-19 cases at that time, with 37 of them active. On Wednesday, the county had 275 cases – an increase of 25 in
Continue ReadingEach day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.
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