THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
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MU Health leaders evaluating need for out-of-state help
University of Missouri Health Care leaders met Thursday to talk about Gov. Mike Parson’s offer of out-of-state staffing help as COVID-19 patients swamp hospitals.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Corrections reports more offenders’ death related to COVID-19
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CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19
All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.
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Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays
Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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Consolidated Water issues precautionary boil water advisory in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A precautionary boil water advisory was issued by Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1, of Boone County, MO due to a water main break at Rt N south of E High Point Ln. The following customers are affected. Consolidated Water customers along Route N between E High Point Ln and E
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Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme
An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.
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CARES act applications open for Boone County businesses Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County officials are set to start the process of distributing CARES act funding. The online portal for small businesses to submit applications opens on Thursday morning at 8 and runs through Friday, closing at 5 in the evening. The county aims to distribute $10,000 grants to 49 different businesses. Those businesses
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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Midway law enforcement scene linked to federal insurance fraud case
The indictment, filed last month and unsealed Tuesday, includes 66 counts against a total of 19 defendants.
Continue Reading Boone County budget warns of pandemic compounding existing revenue problems
Boone County government officials are warning that cuts in staff and services might be necessary down the road if the pandemic-depressed economy does not improve.
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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River
The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.
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Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Missouri Highway Transportation Commission for 2018 crash
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Missouri Highway Transportation Commission in connection with a deadly 2018 crash. According to court documents, Jesseca sage was killed after her vehicle traveled off of Highway 63 near Bonne Femme Creek. The lawsuit claims a lack of certain safety features on the road
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Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the
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Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the
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Columbia police respond to shot fired through second story floor
Columbia police confirmed a shot was fired in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive Sunday night.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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Car crashes into house in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are no reported injuries after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. Firefighters examine the damage after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was called to the 3700 block of Southridge Drive around 11:15 p.m. after receiving calls for a
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