Morgan County woman charged with exploiting disabled neighbor
A Morgan County woman was charged Monday with taking advantage of her neighbor, a double amputee with memory problems.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County hospital status downgraded as COVID-19 rates fall
Boone County’s hospitals were in “yellow” status Monday, meaning some are limiting transfers or procedures, according to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard. The county’s hospitals added 14 patients with COVID-19 over the weekend, jumping from a reported 29 on Friday to 43 on Monday. The health department says two of those patients are in intensive care.
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Residents speak out on monthly water rate increase at Columbia City Council
Columbia residents will have their first opportunity to comment in person on the fiscal 2023 budget at Monday night’s city council meeting.
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Man charged in Boone County with trying to get explicit photos of girl
A 33-year-old man was charged over the weekend with attempted child enticement in Boone County.
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MoDOT moves 54/63 ramp work in Jefferson City to Wednesday
The closure of the Highway 63 ramp onto westbound Highway 54 in north Jefferson City has been pushed back to Wednesday.
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Audrain County ammunition dealer accused of failing to deliver purchased items
A Mexico, Missouri, ammunition dealer is being accused by the Better Business Bureau of not delivering goods purchased by buyers in Missouri and elsewhere.
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Two hurt in ATV rollover crash in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt Saturday afternoon in an ATV rollover crash in Osage County. The crash happened on County Road 808 near Route RA around 2:35 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Joshua J. Carter, 31, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was hurt after he took a curve too
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Last-minute ways to save in Mid-Missouri on back-to-school supplies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new school year is approaching as Mid-Missouri families deal with inflation. There are still ways to save money on last-minute back-to-school purchases. In Columbia, PowerHouse Community Development plans to host a back-to-school bash Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the MU Health Pavilion on Ash Street. Children that attend the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Missouri State Fair?
The Missouri State Fair is happening now until Aug. 21 in Sedalia.
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Columbia City Council to hear comprehensive homeless center update Monday night
Over the past five years, the homeless population in Columbia ranged from about 220 to 280 people. Now, some city leaders are discussing ways to hopefully decrease that population.
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Traffic delayed in Jefferson City due to motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash on Highway 54 delayed traffic for just over half an hour Sunday afternoon.
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Camdenton teen injured in rollover ATV crash
Trevon Reynolds, 19, was injured when his ATV rolled over him Saturday night in Camdenton.
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Inflation remains high while gas prices drop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inflation is still working to average itself out, however national gas prices have now dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March of 2022, according to AAA. The most recent AAA gas price map shows, the national average at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $3.54
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Columbia city council holds budget work session Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council held a work session and presentation Saturday morning to review the proposed 2023 fiscal year budget. The proposed budget includes. $472,960,862 in total revenue. $476,438,989 in total operating expenditures$48,368,728 in total capital improvement projects. If passed, the city employees could receive a 4% pay increase. The money for
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Multiple people injured in motorcycle crash in Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple people were injured Friday night after a crash involving several motorcycles. Those involved in the crash, were veterans of the Central Missouri Honor Flight. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, the crash happened on I-70 Westbound at Cedar Creek in Callaway County just after 9:30 p.m. The Central Missouri Honor Flight’s
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Columbia swears Roy Lovelady in as Columbia Third Ward Council Member
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia swore Roy Lovelady in as their new third ward city council member on Saturday. The ceremony took place in City Hall council chambers at 9 a.m. during the City of Columbia special Saturday meeting. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. residents had the opportunity to
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Eldon man charged after assault in April 2020
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man is facing charges after an assault in April 2020 following a reported hostage situation. A Miller County prosecutor has filed new charges against David Wallace with three counts of second-degree assault of a special victim and resisting arrest. Wallace was also previously charged with kidnapping in 2020 before the
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Second Amtrak employee files lawsuit following train derailment
A second employee from Amtrak has filed a lawsuit after the train derailment in June.
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Police officer charged with enticing child for photos out on bond
An eastern Missouri police officer was arrested this week in Cole County after investigators allege he was giving a high school boy vape cartridges with THC in them in exchange for explicit photos.
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Wreck slowing traffic on I-70 near Boone/Callaway County line
A crash has slowed traffic on westbound Interstate 70 near the Boone/Callaway County line.
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