WATCH REPLAY: Columbia City Council, school board candidates at forum
The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.
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Shelter Insurance reports fake check scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An insurance company headquartered in Columbia is warning of fake checks. Shelter Insurance says it has received several reports about this scam. Here’s a break down of what happens. Scammers are targeting people applying for jobs, not Shelter Insurance customers. A fraudulent check is sent to the victim to buy office supplies.
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MU Health prepares Faurot Field site ahead of coronavirus vaccination clinic
University of Missouri Health Care will provide an advanced look at his coronavirus vaccination setup at Faurot Field ahead of a public clinic that starts Thursday.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Miller County Health Center to partner with Lake Regional Health Systems for vaccine clinics
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Many older Missourians face coronavirus vaccine access barriers
Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Court documents: Drug deal led to Monday night MU Alert
Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.
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Two injured in Boone County wreck
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured after a wreck Tuesday afternoon at State Road HH and North Brown Station rd. According to troopers, Marshell Thomas who was driving a 2010 Ford Escape failed to yield to Jacque Dieckmann who was driving a 2020 Kia Forte causing the Escape
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Lack of performing arts events and performances hurting local businesses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors
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Crash topples light pole at S College Ave and Hospital Dr.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A light pole has fallen onto a vehicle after a crash at S College Ave and Hospital Dr. Boone County Joint Communications reports two vehicles crashed at S College Ave at Hospital Dr. Columbia police and Columbia fire responded to crash. Columbia Water & Light is fixing the downed lights.
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Mid-Missouri COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall, opening capacity in health systems
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of hospital capacity concerns across Mid-Missouri, health care systems are reporting a decrease in hospitalizations amid the COVID-19. SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City reported treating zero positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon, with 3 patients under investigation. Vice President of Medical Affairs Dr. Lenora Adam said
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations
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Columbia man charged after allegedly running over someone while looking for a dog
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man after he allegedly ran over someone Monday night while looking for his dog. According to court documents, Timothy Withers is accused of running over the victim Monday night in the area of 8th St and Wilkes Blvd. Withers is accused of driving over someone Monday night in
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Federal report shows Missouri hospitalizations and deaths trending down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report, formally known as the White House ‘Red Zone’ Report under the Trump administration, shows new deaths, hospitalizations and positivity rates across Missouri continue to go down. Missouri State Profile Report 1-31-2021Download Those numbers are for the week of Jan. 24 compared to the week of Jan. 17.
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Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits
The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.
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Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped
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Columbia-branded trash and recycling bags are now mandatory; what you need to know
Columbia’s “Pay as You Throw” trash and recycling program started Monday and requires all residential waste to be placed in city-logo bags
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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall
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MU Health to open 4,000 slots for coronavirus vaccine shots
The state will alternate weekly which hospital groups the doses are going to.
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Early morning residential fires cause thousands in damage
Columbia firefighters say two early Monday morning residential structure fires caused thousands in damage..
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department put out a house fire on Rosemary Lane early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Rosemary Lane shortly before 2:20 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived at the scene, smoke was coming from the front and right sides of the home. Fire officials told ABC 17
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