Changes to roadways due to University of Missouri move-in
Students at the University of Missouri are moving in this week, leading to temporary changes in roadways
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Saline County phone scam targets registered sex offenders
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Saline County Sheriff’s Department shared a phone scam it was made aware of Friday that targets registered sex offenders. According to the Sheriff’s Department, people and one business were called by someone claiming to be “Deputy Troy Johnson.” The person on the phone claimed the person had warrants and tried
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Strong winds and rain cause power outages and damage in Mexico Saturday morning
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ)Around 3:30 am Saturday morning, the Mexico Public Safety Department found at least 25 locations in the area where tree limbs, utility lines are debris were blocking the roads. There are no reports of injuries from the storm. A press release from the department says that the department used equipment to remove parts
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Walk to Defeat ALS held Saturday morning at Cosmo-Bethel Park
COLUMBIA Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning, people will gather in Cosmo-Bethel park to walk for a cure for ALS. Several teams have raised money for the cause. Money raised today will go towards local care service programs, global ALS research, and nationwide advocacy. Anyone is able to participate in Saturday’s walk – the walk is wheelchair accessible. There isn’t a fee
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Heat leads to several medical calls on opening day of Missouri State Fair
Thousands of people have braved the heat and potential for storms to attend the Missouri State Fair.
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Man charged after manhunt in Montgomery County
Prosecutors charged a man Friday in connection with a chase in Montgomery County.
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Boat explosion injures 16 people at the Lake of the Ozarks
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A boat explosion injured 16 people at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop F spokesman Cpl. Kyle Green said the explosion happened around 4:30 p.m. while the boat was being fueled at the Millstone Marina. Investigators believe improper ventilation likely sparked the
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Crews to fix traffic signal near Columbia Library on Monday
Crews are planning to repair a traffic signal in central Columbia on Monday.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings this year
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings in 2023 as of Aug. 8.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol trains to respond to potential threats
Possible charges await 22-year-old James Lolley after he allegedly made a threat to Boone Hospital Thursday night. The hospital was in lockdown for two and a half hours before the threat was cleared. Friday morning Columbia Police Department announced officers had arrested Lolley and he bonded out of the Boone County Jail. Threats like these
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Federal officials express concern about Medicaid renewal process in Missouri
According to the Missouri Department of Social Services’ website, 116,617 people were due for Medicaid renewals in June. Of those, 49,963 were renewed, and 34,124 are still pending determination.
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Columbia begins recruiting candidates for police chief
The Columbia Police Department officially began advertising its police chief position Friday.
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Two people arrested for DWI after one was hit by truck
Two people have been arrested for driving while intoxicated after a crash in Morgan County early Friday morning.
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80-year-old woman recovering after being flown from crash scene
Troopers said she was flown in a helicopter to University Hospital with serious injuries
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Columbia Police arrest suspect in connection to Boone Hospital threat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police have confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection to the threat made to Boone Hospital Thursday night. Police believe James Dean Lolley, 22, of Fulton, made a threat that put the hospital on lockdown for more than an hour. Lolley was booked into the Boone County Jail for
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Boone County’s health department expands Social Services unit
The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will now offer services in the Mezzanine of Columbia’s City Hall.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Missouri State Fair?
The Missouri State Fair started Thursday — the first of 11 straight days of the annual showcase of agriculture.
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Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse given prison sentence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment in May was sentenced on Thursday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty on May 30 of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel
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Missouri State Fair midway rides inspected last month, first responders discuss crowd control
The Missouri State Fair kicks off Thursday in Sedalia with organizers hoping they can top the 340,000-plus visits people made to the event last year.
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Pretrial conference for woman accused of killing toddler set for next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a toddler had a court appearance this week and “the matter of competency was taken under advisement,” according to the Cole County prosecutor. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child, and abandonment of a corpse in
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