QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you like the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics certainly made a splash.
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Jaycees Fair begins on Monday; organizers are prepared for potential poor weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday, organizers and vendors for the Jaycees Fair in Cole County spent the day setting up for the upcoming week. While the fair officially starts on Monday, festivities for 4-H and FFA members kicked off on Sunday. Last year’s fair faced significant challenges due to adverse weather, which led to
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Man arrested and charged with DWI after crash in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was arrested Saturday night after a crash in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of North Highway 763 and Brown School Rd. Peyton Thomas, 20, of
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Columbia welcomes Black-owned beauty supply store
According to the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA), less than 5% of beauty supply stores in the country are owned and operated by African Americans. However, that number increased after Sarah Brown opened her shop The Beauty Trap in Columbia.
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Local nonprofit hosts back-to-school event, gives out free school supplies and backpacks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community, a local non-profit organization, hosted a back-to-school edition event on Saturday. The event aimed to empower local residents by providing positive programming and a supportive atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the distribution of free backpacks and school supplies to children and families in the area who may
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Two Columbia businesses selected in Missouri’s cannabis license lottery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation completed its second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses this week, and two Columbia businesses made the cut. The DCR received more than 2,000 applicants during its second application window, which ran from April 15-29. A random lottery was conducted on June 4th with the winners being announced
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MSHP data shows youth most likely age group to be arrested for violent crime in Columbia this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 15-year-old boy was sentenced this week to a state facility for his role in the Feb. 14 shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade that left one person dead and more than 20 people injured, The Associated Press reported. The sentencing occurs as Columbia struggles with youth violence. Though
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Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement
Missouri is one of the worst states right now for pregnant women, experts say.
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Demolition of old Jefferson City News Tribune building completed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The demolition of the former Jefferson City News Tribune building at 210 Monroe Street is complete. Jefferson City announced the demolition’s completion Friday on its Facebook page. Crews began tearing down the building in May. The Jefferson City Council had approved a $575,000 appropriation on Nov. 20 for the city to buy the
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Detroit man charged after shot was fired during fight in Jefferson City
Police arrested a man from Michigan and one from Jefferson City after at least one shot was fired during a fight Thursday afternoon.
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Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia’s Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?
America is in a housing crunch.
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Fulton chiropractor at health clinic that burned down announces retirement
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A chiropractor of a Fulton health clinic that burned down in April announced his retirement in a Thursday social media post. Total Health and Rehabilitation Center — in the 700 block of South Business 54 in Fulton — burned down in a fire on April 29. No injuries were reported. The cause
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2 men show up to Auxvasse Fire Department recruitment meeting
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men showed up to a meeting on Thursday where the City of Auxvasse attempted to recruit new volunteer firefighters. At 6:30 p.m., the garage doors of the Auxvasse Fire Department opened to the public for an informational session about how to become a volunteer firefighter. Despite the critical need, only two
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Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race
Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.
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Jefferson City hires St. Louis contractor to clean yard waste site
Jefferson City this week hired a contractor to clean up its yard waste site.
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Audrain County, City of Mexico partner to buy shuttered hospital
Local governments have partnered with a non-profit foundation to buy a shuttered hospital in Mexico, Missouri.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Man charged with domestic assault after allegedly attacking mother with cane
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly attacked his mother with a cane on Tuesday. Rakan Penfield was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. An arraignment was held on Thursday and Penfield was listed in court filings as being in custody, though his
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Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households
The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.
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