Tyler Williams, 24, was charged Thursday with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is accused of robbing a Dollar General at 1414 Missouri Blvd. on Wednesday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man that was first issued on July 1. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy,
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The Virginian-Pilot reports Burgers’ Smokehouse will pay Edwards Virginia Smokehouse for use of Edwards’ trademark and recipes. Sam Edwards III, president of Edwards Virginia Smokehouse, says the agreement includes a noncompeting clause preventing Edwards from making country ham, bacon and sausage for four years.
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MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Morgan County left three people injured Wednesday shortly after 5 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report said the vehicles were traveling on Highway 5 near the Route TT North junction when a Kia Optima slowed down and stopped to make a left turn. A pickup truck
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 87-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a lawnmower near Holts Summit, Missouri. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, around 7:15 Wednesday night Leland Schweiss was backing up the lawnmower when it started to slide down a hill and overturned. The report said Schweiss was thrown from
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is recovering from serious injuries after crashing his scooter on Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dannie Rice, 55, was riding the scooter westbound down the shoulder near the Rocheport Bridge when he hit some debris and overturned. Troopers said he was not wearing
Continue ReadingFederal surge teams are in Missouri to help with the rising cases, low vaccination rates, and the spread of the Delta variant.
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Boone County reported a daily case total of more than 100 this week for the first time since the winter pandemic peak. However, officials have resisted putting a new health order in place after months without regulations. Boone County is also the most vaccinated county in Missouri.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will reinstate fees beginning Aug. 1 for late utility bill payments. The state of emergency city manager John Glascock declared in April, 2020, put the late fees on hold due to the pandemic. The City made the decision to reassess late charges after the City lifted its state
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced the largest gift in its 25-year history. The foundation is receiving a one million dollar gift from the estate of former CPS teacher Kathryn “Kay” McLeod. The foundation says the money will allow the foundation to double its efforts in providing grants for teachers and students
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Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 51 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol.
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MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Dept. of Conservation Facebook page is reporting three people were arrested after an investigation into the illegal paddlefish operation in Morgan County. Officials report a 13-hour investigation lead to the individuals being in possession of five whole paddlefish and about 75 pounds of paddlefish eggs, or roe. Roe is highly
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The department fell short of crafting new orders to force virus mitigation measures. In addition to masks, the department is also recommending practices such as frequent hand washing and social distancing around unvaccinated individuals.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across the state are unsure how the new Missouri law will affect their relationship with their federal partners. The law imposes a $50,000 fine on any state or local official who enforces a federal gun law that is not already a law in Missouri. Brian Leer, with the Boone
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Rep. Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, announced her bid for Congress in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. State Rep. Sara Walsh Walsh is seeking to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler. Hartzler is running for U.S. Senate to replace the retiring Sen. Roy Blunt. Hartzler’s run for senate opens up her 4th District congressional seat.
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The parents of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse last year at a Jefferson City construction site are suing contractors and the property owner.
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A Fulton man was killed in a Callaway County crash involving a tractor at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several items on the consent agenda were unanimously approved by Columbia City Council members Tuesday night, including the new pedestrian crossing downtown. The unanimous approval allows the city to put out a call for construction bids. This project includes a new crosswalk connecting the northeast corner to the southeast corner of the
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Gov. Mike Parson told reporters last week that he’s considering offering incentives as a way to bring up Missouri’s lagging coronavirus vaccination rate.
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