Court date set for daycare bomb threat suspect
The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare is now in custody in Boone County and expected to appear in court.
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Multiple people hurt in capsizings at Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to several incidents on the water of the Lake of the Ozarks over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Highway Patrol investigates deadly officer-involved shooting in Sedalia on Sunday
A man died after exchanging gunfire with Sedalia police officers Sunday night.
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Fallen Vietnam veteran honored Sunday, in annual Russellville Memorial Day Ceremony
RUSSELVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Historic Enloe Cemetery Monday, and organizers unveiled the new Corporal John Allen Campbell Memorial Highway. Corporal Campbell is the only Russellville veteran that died during the Vietnam War. They will be renaming a three mile section of Route-C that runs through Russellville, and ends
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Man flown to University Hospital with serious injuries after crash in Morgan County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Man flown to University Hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in Morgan County. Jacob Kessner, 34 of Versailles, was driving along Route W 0.1 Mile South of Old Route W Saturday around 1:30 p.m. when the car went off the right side of the roadway. Kessner then overcorrected then
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Columbia police arrest suspect in Talon Drive shooting from February
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested Koda Alshawn Coats, 35 of Columbia, on Friday for first-degree assault, armed criminal action and a federal probation violation warrant. Members of the Department’s Special Investigations Division and the U.S. Marshals Service had been attempting to locate Coats in relation to outstanding warrants for his arrest in connected to
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Vigil set Monday night, for Columbia Public School employee killed in East Tennessee shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editors Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct time of the vigil. The Rock Bridge High School community is asking the people to come together Monday night, for a vigil to honor Michael Monroe Woods, Jr. of Columbia, a RBHS home school communicator. The vigil is scheduled for 7-8
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Police investigating shooting that left property damage on Typhoon Court
Boone County Joint Communications is reporting Fenimore Dr in north Columbia is being shut down due to a police incident at 5:47 p.m.
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Albert-Oakland pool to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, as officials remind residents of safe practices
Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday, that the Albert Oakland pool in Columbia would open its doors for Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday.
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Man charged with murder in connection with 2020 Cosmo Park homicide
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old Maurice D. Banks, Jr. in Las Vegas for his involvement in the death of Jermaine Spain. Banks is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action in connection with Spain’s death at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The Boone County Prosecutor’s
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Ashland Police Department issues statement after Texas school shooting
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Police Department is issuing a statement after the Texas elementary school shooting in an effort to speak to the community it serves and protects. The department is continuing to work with the Southern Boone District and staffing for the city. In a release, the department says their long-term planning efforts
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Columbia couple help open NRA Convention Friday morning
Columbia couple Brenda and Larry Potterfield helped open up the NRA’s convention Friday with an officials ribbon cutting.
Continue Reading Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high
A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.
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Highway patrol increasing enforcement for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on the road this Memorial Day weekend, starting Friday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reports 35% increase of COVID cases compared to last week
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
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City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.
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Troopers arrest man accused of shooting at vehicle in Boone County
A Madison, Missouri man could face charges in Boone County after a shooting.
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Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this holiday weekend?
The unofficial kickoff to summer often sees many Americans on the roads, often heading to outdoor fun spots.
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