QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you following the Hunter Biden trial?
Hunter Biden’s trial on allegations that he lied on federal paperwork to buy a handgun started Monday in Delaware with jury selection.
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Columbia City Council approves agreement for mobile showers, medical clinic
The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on an agreement with COMO Mobile Aid Collective for a mobile shower trailer and parking lot space for a mobile medical clinic in Central Columbia.
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Columbia mayor presents Pride Month proclamation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe on Monday presented a proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The proclamation welcomes people from all walks of life to Columbia. Pride Month is recognized in June. Buffaloe emphasized the importance of recognizing people with diverse backgrounds and different gender identities and sexualities. “That’s what pride month is, its recognizing the
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Martens appointed as University of Missouri provost, executive vice chancellor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced on Monday that System President Mun Choi appointed Matthew Martens to be its next provost and executive vice chancellor. Martens was named the interim provost after Latha Ramchand left in February to become the executive vice president and chancellor of Indiana University-Indianapolis. He was previously the senior vice
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Highway 54 in Jefferson City to have reduced lanes for Highway 50 bridgework, delays expected mid-June through September
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) “Significant travel delays” are expected later this month on Highway 54 in Jefferson City, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that Highway 54 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between the Missouri River and Business 50 through early September
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Missouri woman dead after crash blocks highway in Cooper County
One person died in a crash that blocked a country highway Monday in Cooper County.
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Noble Health’s bankruptcy plan in Callaway County OK’d by federal judge
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement that was proposed in federal bankruptcy court for Noble Health has been accepted by a judge. Nobel Health announced the closure of its hospitals in Fulton and Mexico in 2022. Rural health care has been an issue across Missouri. according to the 2021 Health in Rural Missouri report, there are 55
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Mail thieves target residents in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Columbia residents fell victim to mail theft within the past month, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Brian Leer, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, said in an email that the recent thefts happened in neighborhoods in east Columbia, off Route WW. “On 05/10/2024 we responded
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Summer Lunch Program provides children with free lunches
Monday marks the first day of Columbia’s Summer Lunch Program to help provide students 18 and under with free, healthy lunches while school is not in session.
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Sheriff’s Office: Man lays injured near bridge for 13 hours after hit-and-run in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was riding a bicycle laid injured near the Loutre River bridge in southern Montgomery County for 13 hours following an alleged hit-and-run incident, according to a Monday press release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The release states that deputies were called at 9:12 a.m. Thursday for a
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CMHS to extend adoption hours as it faces challenges with space at shelter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society began extending its adoption hours on Monday, according to a press release sent by CMHS. The release states that CMHS has been facing challenges in regards to shelter space “and is urgently seeking adopters and foster parents to provide loving homes for the animals in its care.”
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Bagnell Dam closure announced for Wednesday, Thursday
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An additional closure of the Bagnell Dam (Business 54) in Miller County will occur later this week, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that the routine inspection that was scheduled for Monday and Tuesday was completed on Monday, and the bridge will
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Man charged with statutory sodomy in Boone County in 2020 arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with several child sex crimes in 2020 was arrested on Friday evening. Jarrod Don Hoffman, 50, was charged on July 16, 2020, with four counts of first-degree statutory sodomy. Court records list his address as Fulton, but jail records indicate he is from Columbia. He is being
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No one injured in Mexico house fire Friday afternoon
MEXICO, Missouri (KMIZ) No one was injured in a house fire in Mexico Friday afternoon on the 800 block of South Jefferson Street. The Mexico Public Safety Department said firefighters responded to the fire at the two-story home at 12:36 p.m. and when they arrived they found a fire in an upstairs bedroom and the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Israel and Hamas agree to the latest ceasefire deal?
President Joe Biden last week outlined the latest deal to pause hostilities in Gaza.
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Columbia City Council to vote on salary adjustments for Water and Light Association
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on a plan aimed at addressing pay compression during Monday night’s meeting. According to the meeting’s agenda, the plan includes looking into increasing pay for unrepresented workers in the union and employees represented by the Water and Light Association. The plan was developed by the city
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One in custody after foot chase in Central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Sunday that one person was arrested after a foot chase in Central Columbia. LT. Andy Muscato told ABC 17 News that police were called to the area of Bryant and Allen Street around 5:30 p.m. Sunday for an assault and possible robbery. Muscato said the suspect is
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Sheriff: Cole County Jail inmate dies Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate died at the Cole County Jail on Saturday, according to Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler. A press release states at approximately 3:41 p.m., Cole County deputies found an inmate unresponsive in their cell. The identity of the inmate was not shared. The release said staff started life-saving measures and
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Route 19 over Frene Creek in Hermann will close on Monday
HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) A section of Route 19 in Hermann will close on Monday for a bridge replacement project. The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that Route 19 over Frene Creek will close for all traffic starting June 3 and going through mid-August. A post on X states a detour sign will direct
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More than 330 power outages reported in Camden County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 330 power outages were reported on Friday evening in Camden County, according to outage maps for Ameren and the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. Some storms had rolled through Mid-Missouri on Friday. Of the 334 outages, 145 were for Southwest Electric Co-op customers, 95 were for Ameren customers and 94
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