MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders
The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
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Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability
As 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.
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Two Columbia men sentenced for marijuana sales tied to 2017 killing
JEFFERSON 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
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One hurt in south Columbia moped crash
COLUMBIA, 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
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County reports second COVID-19 death
UPDATE 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
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One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids
Each 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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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
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Cole County Health Department explains reasoning behind separately reporting long-term care facility deaths
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Department changed the way it reports COVID-19 data in the county. As of Friday, it now separates long-term care facility data. The change came with six new reported deaths at long-term care facilities in the county. Before Friday, the county had only logged two total deaths. COVID-19
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Harrisburg man gets three years in prison for role in nationwide marijuana ring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and
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Columbia woman arrested on suspicion of stealing vehicle, debit cards, checks, other items
Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman Monday on suspicion of stealing a vehicle and banking documents from more than a dozen people.
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Lightning to blame for Boone County power outage
Boone Electric Cooperative said a lightning strike was to blame for a Tuesday morning power outage that affected at least 850 customers.
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Columbia Board of Education decides to begin year online-only as COVID-19 case surge continues
The Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.
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Boone County firefighters respond to Monday apartment fire
Boone County firefighters responded to an apartment fire Monday morning north of Columbia.
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University of Missouri promises daily COVID-19 updates; petitioners call for more data
The University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.
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Teachers and parents react to CPS possibly going fully online
This comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his
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Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63
The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.
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Boone County’s COVID-19 cases skyrocket over the weekend primarily in college-aged population
Boone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.
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Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area
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Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order
Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.
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