Highway patrol increasing enforcement for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on the road this Memorial Day weekend, starting Friday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reports 35% increase of COVID cases compared to last week
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
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City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.
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Troopers arrest man accused of shooting at vehicle in Boone County
A Madison, Missouri man could face charges in Boone County after a shooting.
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Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this holiday weekend?
The unofficial kickoff to summer often sees many Americans on the roads, often heading to outdoor fun spots.
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Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.
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Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident off Providence Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving a knife on Wednesday off of Providence and Nebraska. A Boone County prosecutor has charged D’Shawn McDonald with third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree property damage and
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One person seriously injured after a Miller County wreck
An Ulman man was seriously injured Thursday morning after a wreck on Highway 42 in Miller County.
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Candlelight vigil held to honor mass shooting victims
Community members in Jefferson City will come together for a vigil to remember those who unjustly lost their lives in the recent mass shootings.
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Man killed by police pointed rifle at officer during stop, struggled with PTSD and alcohol
An encounter would ultimately lead to two officers opening fire and killing 32-year-old Clay Willingham.
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Jefferson City police body-worn cameras may cost taxpayers
Jefferson City Police Department is one step closer to getting body-worn cameras for its officers, but there are still some things to be done before a purchase can be made.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 58 new COVID cases over past few days
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Three children, one adult rescued from residential fire on North College Avenue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire department call to a house fire shut down part of a major street near the North Village Arts District. Fire crews received reports of the fire in with people and animals possibly trapped inside. Firefighters were sent a little before 10:30 a.m. to 408 College Ave., near the street’s intersection
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Two injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 7 in Camden County
Two people were injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 7 at Bollinger Creek Road in Camden County Thursday morning.
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Former volunteer firefighter pleads guilty to starting multiple fires
A former firefighter with the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District pleaded guilty to three charges for setting fires in 2021 and 2022.
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Fentanyl and opioid overdoses surpass heroin overdoses in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services unveiled it’s new drug overdose database. Overdoses are now the leading cause of death among adults aged 18-44 according to DHSS.
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Fulton’s prosecuting attorney issued summons for misdemeanor assault
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The prosecuting attorney for Fulton faces a possible misdemeanor charge of assault. Eric P. Qualls, 33, was arrested by Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Wednesday for fourth-degree assault. Qualls was booked into the Callaway County Jail just before 9:10 p.m. and released about 40 minutes later, according to the jail’s website.
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Drug search warrant leads to arrest; seizure of drugs, guns and money in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday afternoon, the Cole County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force executed a drug search warrant on the 4600 block of Riverfront Drive. Officials say two pounds of meth, suspected black tar heroin, $6,760, a bulletproof vest, and a Savage HMR Rifle were located and seized,
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