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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 200 new COVID cases; largest day increase since February
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Missouri OKs COVID vaccine for youngest children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for children down to 6 months of age on June 17.
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Appeals court rejects challenge in Boone County deadly snowplow crash lawsuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri court rejected Tuesday an appeal in a lawsuit involving a Boone County snowplow crash that killed a Moberly man. The lawsuit was brought by Bethany Kelly against Boone County and snowplow driver Brandon Wainman over the death of her father, Mark Swindell. Swindell was killed when he was driving on
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Four people hurt Monday in crash on Route WW near Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were hurt Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Route WW east of Columbia. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. at the intersection with Olivet Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Hanna N. Lee, 21, of Columbia, tried to cross Route
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Eric Greitens ‘RINO-hunting’ campaign ad go too far?
A Missouri candidate for the U.S. Senate made national headlines Monday for an online ad in which he totes a shotgun.
Continue Reading Missouri lawmakers speak out against Senate candidate Eric Greitens’ campaign video
A video from Missouri Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens has sparked controversy across the nation Monday.Â
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One juvenile detained, more charges sought in string of salon burglaries in Sedalia
The Sedalia Police Department say they’ve detained several juveniles in connection with a string of burglaries.
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Cattle farmers impacted by heat, inflation
Farmers and ranchers have not had it easy with inflation the past six months, and now summer heat is causing some to lose cattle.
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Crash shuts down part of Route WW east of Columbia
Emergency dispatchers sent out a public alert about the crash a little before 5 p.m.
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Bagnell Dam to be down to one lane overnights this week due to epoxy-wearing surfaces installation
Crews will continue work on the Bagnell Dam this week during the overnight hours.
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Man flown to hospital after Warrensburg fire
The fire was reported at 11:03 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of NE 400 Road, according to a press release from the Johnson County Fire Protection District.
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Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration held at Douglass Park Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations continue across the nation Sunday, including in Columbia at Douglass Park. On Sunday, Columbia residents gathered at the park for the second annual Juneteenth celebration and Father’s Day. The newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Communities across the country are still hurting from recent hateful mass
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Mid-Missouri group to fly veterans to Washington D.C. Monday
The Central Missouri Honor Flight took off en route to the nation’s capitol Monday with 91 veterans, to see memorials dedicated to their military service.
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Kentucky man flown to hospital after Cole County crash on Highway 54
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kentucky man was flown to a hospital Sunday night after a crash on Highway 54 in Cole County. The crash happened in the westbound lanes near Old Bass Road around 6:20 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Raymond L. Thomas, 49, of Wingo, Kentucky was thrown
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Warrensburg man hurt after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a Warrensburg man hurt Sunday afternoon in a Morgan County crash. Troopers said the motorcycle crash happened around 1 p.m. on Route W near Marvin Cutoff. Sagan P. Guillory, 25, drove a motorcycle off the road while going around a curve, according to the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college entrance exams be required for admission?
Some universities are getting rid of the requirement that applicants submit ACT or SAT scores.
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Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is set to hold additional Juneteenth events on Sunday for those looking to still get out for the weekend. One event is both a Juneteenth event and Father’s day event at Douglass Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Festival is set to take place at Cosmo Park from 2 p.m. until
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One man seriously hurt after hitting deer while on motorcycle in Maries County
Maries Co., Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Missouri Highway Patrol reports Brian D. Bowser, 63, of Dixon, MO, hit a deer when he was traveling Westbound on Highway W near Dixon. According to the report Bowser was riding his 2017 Harley Davidson when he hit the deer. After impact, troopers say Bowser traveled
Continue Reading Columbia man flown to hospital after being seriously hurt in moped crash
Miller Co. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was seriously hurt in a moped crash in Miller County. The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Saturday when a Kaiser, Missouri man was driving along U.S. 54 near Route AA. That’s when the man went over a hill and began to skid, eventually hitting 47-year-old Jeremiah Adams
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