PHOTOS: Snowstorm smothers Mid-Missouri in white
Photos show snow covering Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 12,200 total cases in January
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Jefferson City joins list of Mid-Missouri schools closed Thursday as region faces second round of snow
Some Mid-Missouri schools began announcing Thursday closures around noon on Wednesday as snow continued to blanket the area, with several more inches expected before the storm is through.
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One person hurt after duplex fire in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured after a duplex fire in north Columbia just before 12:30 Wednesday morning. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, it happened in the 2500 block of Oakbrook Drive. One side of the duplex was on fire. Officials said one patient had a burn injury to the hand
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri expand legal self-defense protections?
A Missouri Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would expand the legal protections for people claiming self-defense.
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Columbia man charged with arson after vehicle fires
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly set a vehicle on fire that caused damage to another vehicle on Friday morning. Leslie Williams is charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree tampering with property. On Friday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded
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Jefferson City man charged with several crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with multiple crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday morning.
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Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches
Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.
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Emergency shelter opens Tuesday in Jefferson City amid wintry weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new emergency overnight shelter will be open Tuesday in Jefferson City. The shelter’s opening comes just in time for the severe wintry weather expected to hit Mid-Missouri. The Jefferson City Room at the Inn will be open at 1015 Edmonds Street in the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
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Mid-Missouri reminded to keep hydrants clear, move cars ahead of winter storm
Parking in front of a snow-covered fire hydrant or along a priority road in Columbia could land drivers a ticket or a tow during this week’s snowstorm.
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Some schools call snow days while others move to virtual learning ahead of winter storm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the winter storm on Wednesday and Thursday, some schools have called snow days ahead of time while others move to virtual learning modules. The University of Missouri System and the MU campus announced Monday that it will move to remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday. Christian Basi with
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Governor accepts resignation of state health director after protests related to vaccine
The director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services resigned Tuesday, just hours after a Senate committee refused to vote on his nomination.
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Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools, JC Schools, Southern Boone cancel classes ahead of winter storm
Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District have canceled classes and University of Missouri Health Care said its clinics will be closed Wednesday ahead of a storm set to blanket Mid-Missouri with potentially more than a foot of snow.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities receive bomb threats on first day of Black History Month
In a growing national trend, at least 13 historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats today, on the first day of Black history month.
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Gov. Parson looking to appoint new Boone County Treasurer
Gov. Mike Parson hopes to appoint a new Boone County treasurer by late-February/early March after the former treasurer resigned in January.
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Prosecutors charge Columbia man accused of firing gun inside of apartment
The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man accused of firing a gun inside of an apartment.
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Animal advocates stress pet safety ahead of Mid-Missouri snowstorm
Animal-welfare organizations are asking pet owners to take steps to make sure their animals are warm and safe ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Mid-Missouri and drop temperatures into the teens and single digits.
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Officials tell residents to prep early before the incoming snowstorm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, the city of Columbia sent out a release, warning of the dangers of the upcoming storm and telling residents they should prepare early before the severe weather hits the area. Columbia said residents should run errands and shop for groceries early to avoid traveling during the bad weather. The
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you looking forward to this week’s snowstorm?
Mid-Missouri will be covered with several inches of snow this week, maybe even a foot or more.
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