Jefferson City Police Department says missing teenage girl found safe
The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.
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Traffic moving after crash on I-70 near Highway 63 connector in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The interstate was open near the connector as of 11 a.m. A couple emergency vehicles remain at the scene but traffic is moving in the area. ORIGINAL: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in Columbia after a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the incident shortly before
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Delta variant identified in several cities across Mid-Missouri
Data from the Missouri State Health Department sewershed project shows the delta variant in several locations across Mid-Missouri.
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Man arrested in connection with Columbia vehicle assault
Police arrested Darell L. Rogers, 35, in connection with an assault at a Break Time convenience store on Tuesday.
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Local businesses eager to apply for City of Columbia rebate program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced Tuesday it’s now offering rebates to businesses affected by COVID-19. In a press release, the city said it would be offering restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues the chance to be awarded $10,000 for business licenses fees, liquor license fees, or health inspection fees paid to the
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Columbia man charged after claiming to harm son, wanting to assault law enforcement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is formally charged after an incident Monday where he claimed to have killed his son and then attempted to assault law enforcement with a blade and have them kill him. According to court documents, Raul Bravo called dispatch and told them he had killed his son and took the
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Contact tracing delayed as delta variant spreads
Missouri’s rate of positive coronavirus tests continues to go up and local health department officials are warning about delays in contact tracing.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 26 new coronavirus cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Columbia City Council puts $300,000 toward pandemic housing assistance
Columbia and Boone County families in need of rental and mortgage assistance have an opportunity to get help from Voluntary Action Center after the Columbia City Council awarded $300,000 for housing to two local organizations.
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Police taped off part of a central Columbia gas station parking lot Tuesday morning for an investigation.
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Trash fire prompts evacuation of Residence Inn hotel in Columbia
The building had to be evacuated in the middle of the night.
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Mold a danger for those hit by last week’s flash flooding
Increased flooding in Mid-Missouri has caused longer wait times for restoration companies. But experts say people who have flood damage in their homes shouldn’t wait to take steps against mold.
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The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department start repairing trails
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department says they have started repairing trails. The department posted this photo on their Twitter page today showing a section of trail. Right now, the department still asks you stay off the trail system. The goal is to have all trails passable by the end of the
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Six Columbia Police Department vehicles were at Colonial Village mobile home park along with two ambulances and a fire truck just before 1 p.m.
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Flights out of COU impacted by weather conditions, Sunday night diversion
There are schedule changes for two flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport Monday morning.
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Officials prepare for continued rain, flash flooding in Mid-Missouri
Boone County Fire officials say they’re ready for another week of storms and flash flooding as Mid-Missouri is still recovering from the latest round of storms.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri sees a near 20% increase in week to week coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 467 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, bringing the total case count since the start of the pandemic to 522,889. The state dashboard says new cases are up by 19.6% over the past seven days. The positivity rate is currently at 7.7%. Missouri
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Crews work to repair damages left by latest round of storms
Nelson’s Tree Service in Columbia has been working night and day to clean up debris left by trees in both homes and on roads after severe storms hit Mid-Missouri Friday.
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SATURDAY STORM & FLOODING UPDATES: Photo and video gallery
COLUMBIA, Mo. According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler
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Convicted murder asks Missouri Supreme Court to overturn guilty plea
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man serving time for the death of Kent Heitholt is asking the high court for help. Charles Erickson is asking the Missouri Supreme Court to order a hearing to overturn his 2004 guilty plea. He’s claimed former prosecutor Kevin Crane coerced his story that he and Ryan Ferguson killed Heitholt
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