Storms cut power to thousands in Mid-Missouri
During early Thursday morning storms, several utility companies reported outages across Mid-Missouri.
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Boone County picked for national juvenile justice initiative
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County was one of five counties around the country picked to participate in a juvenile justice initiative, according to a Wednesday press release from the Boone County Commission. The National Association of Counties Juvenile Justice Innovation Network “aims to increase the practical understanding and capacity of counties to address the needs
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New Ace Hardware location to open in Columbia later this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westlake Ace Hardware announced in a Wednesday press release that it will be opening a third location in Columbia later this year. Ace Hardware had two locations in Columbia at 1910 West Worley Street and 1900 Business Loop 70 East. According to the release, the new location will be in the Rock
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Homeowners insurance costs up 23% compared to last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri residents residents this year may have noticed a change in the cost of their home insurance. Data from Bankrate shows the cost of insurance is increasing across the country, including in Missouri. As of March 1, the national average cost of homeowners insurance was up 23% compared to rates in
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Columbia receives $2.1 million in federal grant money for Business Loop 70 study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is receiving more than $2.1 million in federal grant money for a study to improve Business Loop 70, according to a Wednesday press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The release states $12,055,800 was awarded to Missouri projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant
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Demolition begins on land for new Columbia community center
Demolition of the old Columbia Health Care Facility at 1801 Towne Drive started Wednesday morning to make way for the new Beacon of Light Community Center.
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Lane closures on I-70 begin next week for Improve I-70 Project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lane closures have been announced for Interstate 70 next week between Highway 63 and Highway 54, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that intermittent closures will start on Monday, March 18 between 7 p.m.-6 a.m. and are expected to last about six weeks.
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WATCH: New video released of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain
A new video has been made public showing missing University of Missouri fraternity member Riley Strain.
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Town hall at Hickman High School discusses possible solutions to drug overdoses
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone County Overdose Response Coalition and Boone County Public Health and Human Services hosted a town hall meeting on Tuesday night at Hickman High School to discuss the ongoing drug overdose crisis. The coalition included a nine-person panel which included community activists, health professionals, the Columbia Police Department Chief, as well
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Nashville police release surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student
The Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
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Police in Nashville are asking for help to find a University of Missouri student and fraternity member last seen at a bar over the weekend.
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Man accused of assaulting detention officers at Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Jail inmate was accused of assaulting three detention officers on Saturday. William Benz, 35, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault and a count of first-degree property damage. He’s being held at the jail without bond. An initial court appearance was set for Monday.
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Stephens College aims to get more women working in construction in light of I-70 expansion
As construction on the much-anticipated Interstate 70 widening project nears, a private women’s college in Columbia is taking advantage of the upcoming project to promote a new apprenticeship program meant to create more diversity in the workforce.
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Check smoke detectors as you change your clocks
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Along with the new time change, crucial life-saving reminders emerge. Fire departments are urging citizens to adjust their clocks and change the batteries in smoke detectors. Jeffery Heidenreich with the Columbia Fire Department said fire alarms are life-saving devices. The fire department sees an overwhelming number of deaths or injuries resulting from
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University of Missouri experiences the Flutie effect with influx in freshman applications
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s Note: “Flutie” was spelled incorrectly. It has since been changed to reflect the effect named after Doug Flutie. The University of Missouri is catching the eye of many students, having received over 23 thousand applications for the upcoming freshman class, as disclosed at the latest Board of Curators meeting. MU spokesperson
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Roach man seriously injured in Camden County crash
CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Roach, Missouri man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Camden County. According to an online crash report, Travis Hush, 39, was traveling North on Irontown Drive just after midnight when his vehicle went off the right side of the road. The vehicle returned to the road where
Continue Reading Missouri lawmaker proposes bill mandating opioid overdose kits on college campuses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) CONTENT WARNING: The video attached to this article contains graphic, potentially traumatizing content. Watch at your own risk. One Columbia lawmaker is pushing for a bill that would require institutions of higher education to have opioid overdose rescue kits available for public use on campuses. House Bill 1997 was proposed by state
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Columbia Police searching for suspect charged in Plush Lounge deadly shooting
According to a press release, police are searching for Justin Lamarr Simpson, 41, of Columbia.
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Teen gets five years for fight at Columbia ARC
A Columbia man was given a five-year prison sentence Friday for his role in a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center last June.
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Lawmakers mull over ‘Danny’s Law’ to address hazing in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Crime and Saftey Committee held a hearing on Thursday to discuss House Bill 1443, a new law that would modify the offense of hazing. Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor in Missouri, which can be elevated to a Class D felony, if the hazing creates a
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