An advisory group appointed by Missouri’s governor says the state’s levees need to be strengthened and repaired, especially in rural areas hit hard by prolonged flooding in 2019.
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Columbia experienced an unusually high number of homicides in 2019.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women claim the University of Missouri’s Title IX office mishandled their sexual assault and stalking allegations against former basketball player Terrence Phillips. The federal lawsuit from Jane Does 1 and 2 accuse university officials of not properly following their own rules. That includes a failure to fully investigate a claim
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Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.
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Multiple Columbia churches say they have security teams on standby in case of active threat situations.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested 18-year-old E’Kayleon Spain-Prince on multiple charges Saturday morning. Officers responded at 6 a.m. on Saturday to the 1500 block of Raleigh Drive for a shots fired call. CPD found several shell casings in the area. Official reports say probable cause was established during the investigation to request
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The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire on Coats Lane in Boone County Sunday evening.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded to the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. around 6 a.m. Sunday after a shots fired call. An ABC 17 News crew witnessed police arrive with weapons drawn and take one person into custody. Columbia police officers investigate shots fired in the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. on Dec.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Democrat Michela Skelton announced Friday that she will no longer seek to represent Missouri’s 19th Senate District. The Columbia attorney originally announced her candidacy August 22. The 19th Senate District seat is currently filled by Republican Sen. Caleb Rowden, who serves as the chamber’s majority floor leader.
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Dorice Reue Smith, 27, of Columbia, was taken into custody Friday after police say he barricaded himself inside of a residence on Rocky Fork Drive.
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Wreck at Clark and Highway 63 Update: Boone County Joint Communications posted on twitter saying Highway 63 Southbound off-ramp to the 63 connector is back open. BOONE CO JOINT COM: Update-Motor Vehicle Collision N Hwy 63 SB off-ramp to the 63 Connector is back open.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) December 28, 2019 Police say
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Police arrive on scene of burglary December 24, 2019 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia burglary suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on Friday. Columbia Police went to the 5700 block of Rocky Fork Drive to serve warrants for a burglary that happened on Tuesday at the Arch Apartments. Detectives identified Dorice Reue Smith,
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Columbia Police on Friday took one woman into custody after accusing her of leaving the scene of a Columbia crash. BREAKING: One woman is in custody on Nifong Blvd and Santiago Dr in Columbia after leaving the scene of a crash. #ABC17News pic.twitter.com/z7N61WFQk2— Zach Boetto (@FOX40Zach) December 27, 2019 The crash happened around 2:30 Friday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man will now serve a fraction of his original sentence after a plea agreement in a 2014 death. Anthony Shegog pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. He was sentenced to 5 years with credit for time served during his previous conviction. Shegog was sentenced to 30 years in prison
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A Columbia psychologist who is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County is now wearing a monitoring device.
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Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia restaurant’s effort united local businesses to provide free Christmas meals to Boone County first responders. COMO Smoke and Fire’s annual Ribs for Responders campaign provided barbeque, coffee, and many other food and drinks at no charge on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Fire
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Columbia house fires continue to increase as many are caused by wood-burning stoves and chimneys.
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Columbia Water and Light crews are working to restore power to more than 1,600 customers.
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Airport officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead through the holiday season to make sure they board their flights on time.
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Although Columbia psychologist Kurt Bumby is facing charges of sexual abuse, he still has his professional license to practice psychology. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is responsible for the licensing of psychologists. Lori Croy, the director of communications at the department, said the State Committee of Psychologists is monitoring the case. “The State
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