Shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia
Columbia Police responded to the 5000 block of Kelsey Drive Saturday night around 7:30 p.m.
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Crash on I-70 closes eastbound lanes
Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol worked a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 Saturday around 2 p.m.
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Small business Saturday to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
The District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Armed robbery at Columbia Waffle House leads to one arrest
One person was taken into custody following an armed robbery at a Columbia Waffle house early Friday morning.
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Third man who escaped Reality House booked into Boone County Jail
The Boone County Jail’s inmate roster on Friday showed Lawrence M. Johnson, 35, of Columbia had been booked on an escape from jail charge.
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Lines form for Black Friday while health officials urge for caution
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.
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Columbia police arrest man who escaped from Reality House
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested one of the three men Thursday who escaped from a halfway house and private jail earlier this month. According to a news release, police arrested Jamale Marteen, 37, around 1:10 p.m. at a home on Omaha Court. He had an active no bond warrant in connection with the
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Rotary Club of Columbia hosts turkey fry
The Rotary Club in Columbia is hosting a turkey fry this Thanksgiving to benefit several local initiatives.
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Emergency crews prepare for rush of holiday travelers
Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Boone County households under mask mandate this Thanksgiving
The updated health order requires anyone over age 10 to wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible and when around people who don’t live with them.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County
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Columbia Water and Light report power restored for over 1,000 customers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is reporting power is restored this evening. The city of Columbia’s power outage map showed over 1,000 customers without power in parts of Columbia just after p.m. Boone County Joint Communications reported the power outage in the Providence/Stadium area causing a traffic hazard. The outage map reports 1,079
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MoDOT to close I-70 lanes overnight near Columbia beginning Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will begin pavement repairs on Interstate 70 in Columbia beginning Monday. Officials say crews will close one eastbound lane of I-70 overnight between Stadium Boulevard and Rangeline Street Monday through Wednesday. On the evening of Thursday one westbound lane will be closed between Rangeline Street and the Garth Avenue overpass.
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Former Ashland Mayor William Helms passes away
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Ashland Mayor William Helms Tuesday at the age of 83. According to a City of Ashland release, Helms served the City of Ashland from April 1990 to April 1997 as Ward Two Alderman, and from April 1998 to April 2000 as Mayor. Ashland will fly flags at all City facilities at
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Ashland settles lawsuit with former police chief
An insurance company for the city of Ashland paid the town’s former police chief $137,500 to settle an employment-related lawsuit.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents
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Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible Listeria exposure
WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC
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Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday
The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.
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Ashland business owners react to Boone County mask order
Many smaller communities in Boone County like Ashland and Centralia have seen rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
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How to spot fake reviews when online shopping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Studies show people will be doing more online shopping this year than in years past, and a fake review could trick you into buying a product that is not what it seems. We’re talking about those gold stars next to a product or seller on Amazon, Google, or even Facebook Marketplace. Online
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