Moberly Area Community College in Columbia cuts ribbon on new lab
The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new MACCLab-A Community Workspace and Mechatronics Center for Excellence, with Gov. Mike Parson as a guest.
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Jefferson City School District extends school year because of snow days
The Jefferson City School District said Thursday that it has extended the school year to May 26, a Thursday. The last day had been Tuesday, May 24.
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True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival
The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor
Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.
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St. Louis boy killed after crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old St. Louis boy is dead after a crash on westbound Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. near the Highway AA/OO exit, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a van driven by Elizabeth C. Miller, 40, of Fulton, crashed
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable high-speed Internet at home?
The state this week announced a grant to help fund broadband expansion in Boone County as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system
In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.
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Motorcycle driver seriously injured after Randolph County wreck
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously injured after a wreck on Route M east of Moberly at 2:28 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zachary Wickenheiser, 28, was traveling on Route M when he crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and hit a 2004 GMC Yukon. Officials
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Missouri State Highway Patrol reporting wreck on Highway 124
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 124 at Dodd Road in Boone County.
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Trial date set for woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing motorcycle driver
A trial date has been set for a woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing someone.
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Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers
The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.
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More than $5 million granted to expand broadband in Northern Boone County
Socket Telecomm in Boone County is receiving over $5 million to expand broadband infrastructure in Northern Boone County as part of a $42.2 million federal grant to the state of Missouri.
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Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns
Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.
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How Mid-Missourians can support Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee Ukraine in less than a week according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, creating what some have called a humanitarian crisis and a pressing need for aid.
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Jefferson City man charged for possession and promotion of child porn
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with promoting and possessing child pornography.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 COVID-19 patients in hospitals
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Missouri officials seek to punish Russia, support Ukraine through business
A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to stop state entities and private businesses from doing business with Russia and Russian interests.
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Talking taxes: Business tax
We’re talking about business taxes, anything business owners should know for filing taxes as well as some COVID related items.
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Arizona man arrested after chase that reportedly hit 125 mph
An Arizona man is accused of leading law enforcement officers on three separate chases across Callaway County and into Boone County, reaching speeds well over 100 mph.
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WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor
A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.
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