Boone County continues phased reopening as COVID-19 cases rise
The total number of confirmed cases in Boone County is now at 123. Twenty-two of those are…
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Appeals court says fired Columbia police officer should not get job back
The Western District Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a Boone County judge’s 2019 ruling that the city manager acted within the law in firing Rob…
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Lighter restrictions on Boone County businesses start Tuesday as more start getting out
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lighter set of restrictions went into effect Tuesday for businesses in Boone County as communities start opening back up.…
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Death of murder-suicide victim ruled a homicide
According to autopsy results, the cause of death for a woman who died two weeks after she was shot during an attempted murder-suicide has been ruled…
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Only one arrest made in at least nine Columbia May shootings
Columbia police have responded to at least nine shootings in May, but only one resulted in an…
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North Columbia shooting leaves one with life-threatening injury
Columbia Police are investigating after a north Columbia shooting left one person injured early Monday…
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State COVID-19 cases just under 12,000
The Columbia/Boone County health department reported 117 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Boone County Sunday.…
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Columbia solid waste employees exposed to COVID-19
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department confirmed Saturday several solid waste employees, as well as several employees of the temporary staffing…
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports 676 COVID-19 related deaths
Boone County and Callaway County reported new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.…
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CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend
Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the…
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Police investigate shooting at south Columbia park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station…
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Salvation Army hoping to open doors back up to community soon
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia continues to accept limited donations and hold appointment-only services during the pandemic. Lori…
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New order will allow Columbia playgrounds to reopen
A new order announced Friday morning by the Columbia and Boone County Health Department will change some operations at Columbia parks. Starting…
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Boone County bars plan reopening under new COVID-19 orders
More businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect…
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Missouri health officials announce community COVID-19 testing dates, times
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the…
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Columbia man charged after foot chase in Scott Boulevard area
Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man who led police on a foot chase Thursday with burglary and resisting…
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Experts say routine important ahead of new school year
As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school…
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Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department…
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Police cruiser involved in Columbia crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department cruiser was heading to a foot chase Thursday when it was hit by an SUV at Providence Road and…
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Police investigate stolen motorcycles from Mid America Harley-Davidson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is seeking help from the public in finding motorcycles stolen from Mid America Harley-Davidson…
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