Gov. Parson signs $2.5 million bill for tobacco prevention and cessation programming
Gov. Mike Parson was at MU Health Care on Wednesday to discuss tobacco use prevention.
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How the Kansas abortion vote could impact Missouri
A victory was declared in Kansas Tuesday night, for reproductive rights and pro-choice voters after voters declared abortion will remain in the Kansas Constitution.
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Centralia man charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Centralia man was arrested in Osage Beach and charged in federal court on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Weather Alert Day: Threat shifting from dangerous heat to strong storms with flooding, wind risk
The Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through late tonight for the threat of severe storms and potential flash flooding. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of Mid-Missouri through 9:00 p.m., and a Flood Watch is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Thursday for areas along and south of I-70.
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Columbia woman to serve five years probation after 2021 robbery
A Columbia woman will serve five years probation following her role in an April 2021 assault.
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Missouri Task Force One returning home at the end of the week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is wrapping up its mission of helping in Kentucky after the deadly flooding last week. The group shared an update this evening on Facebook saying they have finished their wide area search and targeted searches along Troublesome Creek. The group will be cleaning up and taking an inventory
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Two Columbia men face federal charges after allegedly breaking into a pharmacy
Two Columbia men now face federal charges after investigators say they broke into a pharmacy and stole thousands of dollars worth of drugs.
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Jefferson City couple faces more federal charges in child porn case
A Jefferson City couple accused of making and sending child pornography now faces more charges in federal court following a new indictment.
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Former top assistant sworn in as Boone County prosecutor
The only candidate for Boone County prosecuting attorney was sworn in to the job Wednesday, a day after the primary election.
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Medical emergency causes crash near Missouri River bridge in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A medical emergency caused a crash near the Missouri River Bridge construction site. The driver, Benjamin Hall, 53, of Libby, Montana was driving westbound on I-70 when the medical emergency occurred causing a 2000 Ford F350 to travel off the side of the road and hit a rock bluff. The area is
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Pettis County woman dies Tuesday night following Highway 127 crash
A La Monte woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 127 Tuesday night.
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Newcomer Roy Lovelady wins Third Ward Columbia City Council seat over incumbent Karl Skala
Roy Lovelady, the 38-year-old co-founder of a non-profit and small business owner, has won the Third Ward seat for Columbia’s city council over incumbent Karl Skala in a historic special election.
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Campaign for Senate seat shifts to November ballot
After a tumultuous campaign season, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Republican, and Trudy Busch Valentine, Democratic, won their perspective primary elections and will now face each other in November.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 48 new COVID cases
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two Jefferson City men charged in connection with April shooting
Two Jefferson City men are facing charges in connection with an April 9 shooting at a gas station on the 800 block of Stadium.
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Jefferson City man arrested after shooting a gun to disperse a crowd on Tuesday evening
As officers were arriving, police reported hearing a gunshot when they arrived on the scene.
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Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion
Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.
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Moberly woman pleads guilty to McDonald’s drive-thru shooting
A Moberly woman accused of shooting and killing a man in a Columbia McDonald’s drive-thru was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder.
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Hartzler concedes, pledges to still fight in Washington D.C.
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler made one final tour around the state Monday in her campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you surprised by Tuesday’s election results?
Eric Schmitt took the closely watched Republican primary for U.S. Senate and will take on Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in November. In the Fourth Congressional District, Mark Alford won the Republican primary.
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