Teenager sent to hospital following UTV crash in Cooper County
One minor has been sent to the hospital with serious injuries following a UTV crash Saturday evening in Cooper County.
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Students support Phi Gamma Delta’s withdrawal of recognition
fter the University of Missouri revoked Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition as an on-campus organization, students told ABC 17 it was deserved for how the fraternity has endangered students.
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University of Central Missouri attempts to achieve the Guinness World Records title for the largest ridden parade of mules
WARRENSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Central Missouri must now wait a couple of weeks for official confirmation, after an attempt was made Saturday to achieve the Guinness World Records title for the largest ridden parade of mules. Fifty mules from across the state and their riders participated in the event that took place in downtown Warrensburg.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Three new COVID-19 related deaths added the state’s dashboard
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 5.6% on Saturday. An additional 877 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 697,441. There have also been 149,857 probable antigen test results being positive, with 310 added Saturday. Three new deaths were
Continue Reading One person flown to hospital after Callaway County crash
CALLAWAY Co. (KMIZ) One person was flown to the hospital after a Callaway County crash on Saturday morning. A truck was driving westbound along County Road 292 around 1:30 a.m. when it hit a deer and went off the left side of the road. The truck then hit the ground, overturned and the driver was
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Boone County and Jefferson City set to host drug take back events
Both Boone County and Jefferson City are set to hold drug take back events Saturday, on National Drug Take Back Day.
Continue Reading One person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Gasconade County
One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Friday afternoon in Gasconade County.
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SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 9 scores and highlights
Scores from Week 9 of area high school football.
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Camden County Sheriff’s Dept. confirm human remains found
The Camden County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the possible discovery of human remains in the Linn Creek area.
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MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old
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Mid-Missouri pharmacies giving newly authorized coronavirus booster shots
Hy-Vee said late Thursday that eligible individuals can get the COVID-19 booster shot from Moderna or Johnson & Johnson at the regional supermarket chain’s locations in Mid-Missouri. Hy-Vee has locations in Columbia, Jefferson City and Osage Beach.
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Judge bars cameras from hearings in Joseph Elledge case
Media coverage of these pre-trial hearings was actually the topic of conversation today.
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University of Missouri removes Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition pending appeal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will remove its recognition of Phi Gamma Delta, the organization at the center of MU’s suspension of fraternity activities, pending appeal, according to an email sent to the campus. The university on Friday found the fraternity responsible for multiple violations of MU conduct codes, Vice Chancellor for Student
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since July 2
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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No one hurt in northeast Columbia mobile home fire
The Columbia Fire Department said in a tweet at about 4:30 p.m. that firefighters were sent to 3916 Brown Station Road. The post showed images of a mobile home with smoke pouring out the doors and windows and extensive damage.
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Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire
According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.
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COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to
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Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Greek organizations have a place on college campuses?
Colleges and universities across the country are grappling with what to do about fraternities and sororities amid continuing reports of hazing and alcohol poisoning, sometimes ending in death. MU has suspended all fraternity activities after a report of alcohol poisoning on Wednesday.
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Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park
The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.
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