THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID cases
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One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge
Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.
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Fire on roof of University of Hospital extinguished Wednesday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University Hospital is reporting a fire that occurred on the roof Wednesday night at 11:12 p.m. Officials with Univerity Hospital report a smoke detector alarm triggered a response from the Columbia Fire Department to investigate a possible fire. The first Columbia fire crew arrived 4 minutes later and investigated. “The crew upgraded
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NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County
The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you visiting the Boone County Fair this week or weekend?
Hundreds will head to Boone County Thursday as the county fair heads into its third night. The fair runs through Saturday. Do you plan on visiting Boone County Fair? Vote in the poll below.
Continue Reading Safety and security top priority for Boone County Fair
Hundreds will head to Boone County Wednesday as the county fair heads into its second night, and organizers say safety and security is on everyone’s minds.
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Former Gov. and ex-wife expected to testify during closed deposition during custody hearing
The deposition between former Gov. Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens is still taking place at the Boone County Courthouse.
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Missouri unemployment rate hits record low
The unemployment rate in Missouri for the month of June was the lowest seasonally adjusted rate since 1976.
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Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand
Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.
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One person seriously injured after three vehicle crash on Highway 63 at Highway 124
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was seriously injured after a wreck involving three vehicles on Highway 63 at Highway 124 north of Columbia Wednesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 2013 Chevy Sonic was stopped in the left lane of northbound Highway 63 at Highway 124 due to a
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Columbia Police Department hold school safety training at John Warner Middle School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools held an active shooter training exercise on Wednesday at John Warner Middle School in Southwest Columbia. The training exercise was a chance for officers and school personnel to put plans into action when it comes to an active shooter situation here in Columbia. “It involved both the initial response to the
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Two men charged after thefts reported at Missouri River Bridge construction site
Two men are facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing over $70,000 worth of tools and other items from the Rocheport Bridge construction site on June 1.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 88 new COVID cases
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Family sues after their loved one was killed in Amtrak derailment
MENDON, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Wednesday court documents revealed the latest on a new Amtrak derailment lawsuit. The family argues Billy Barton the second, the man driving the dump truck for MS contracting that hit the train, failed to operate the dump truck with care and safety which ultimately resulted in the death of their family member Binh Phan. Almost a
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Crews reopen part of Route Z in Boone County after vehicle crash
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews have reopened part of Route Z east of Columbia following a crash Wednesday morning. Boone County Joint Communications alerted drivers around 7:25 a.m. that the southbound lanes of Route Z at Interstate 70 are closed to traffic. Firefighters at the scene said a vehicle exiting I-70 to southbound Route
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri sheriffs give concealed carry permit holder records if the FBI requests them?
Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records.
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Several Missouri sheriffs say they refuse to handover concealed carry documents if asked by the FBI
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records. The requests allegedly state that Missouri County Sheriffs’ offices will need to hand over concealed carry permit holder records to the FBI. However, Capt. Brian Leer, who works at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, says it’s never
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Understanding Missouri’s conceal carry laws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After an armed citizen stopped a shooter at an Indiana mall, ABC 17 News decided to take a look at the current concealed carry laws in Missouri. When it comes to conceal carry laws, some Missourians might think you need a permit to carry concealed in Missouri. However, anyone over the age of 19 who
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Contractors with Columbia Public Works to begin pavement maintenance on Wednesday
Crews plan to work daily from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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New 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline benefits and risks explained
It now only takes three numbers 9-8-8 to reach a trained mental health professional across the state but some people on the internet are saying there are some risks.
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