Jefferson City man accepts plea deal in 2019 killing
A Jefferson City man charged with involuntary manslaughter could spend up to five years in prison.
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Columbia residents express frustrations over solid waste temp workers’ lack of benefits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At the Columbia City Council on Monday night, several people expressed their frustrations to the council members over the benefits and pay of temporary workers for Columbia’s Solid Waste. Charles Holden, a temporary worker for Columbia Solid Waste, said he’s worked for the city for around eight months. He asked the city
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you like to see the enhanced child tax credit continue?
The benefit of up to $300 per child paid directly to families has expired but an extension is part of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. The bill is hung up in the Senate, making the future uncertain for the tax credit that supporters say has helped lift families out of poverty.
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Mother of three files to run for Columbia Board of Education in April election
Andrea Lisenby is seeking one of the two seats up for election.Â
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City of Fulton names new police chief
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department announced the new police chief. When choosing the next chief, City Administrator Bill Johnson said, “They have to have the right temperament, the right attitude, the right disposition, the right training.” In a Facebook post, the city announced Bill Ladwig as the new chief. The post also says
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City manager requests using ARPA to address workforce development
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2 million of the $25 million American Rescue Plan Act funds that would address development inequalities that were exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City staff recommends funding three workforce development programs –Â Moberly Area Community
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS add 114 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Coronavirus test demand rises as cases trend up ahead of the holidays
COVID-19 case levels and hospitalizations are rising in Missouri as the holidays approach — part of a nationwide trend of increasing COVID infections.
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The effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages result in the closures of some downtown restaurants
After the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened staffing issues in the hospitality industry, some long-time downtown restaurants are closing.
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Columbia City Council promotes Seewood to city manager
The Columbia City Council unanimously chose De’Carlon Seewood as the next city manager, Mayor Brian Treece said in a news conference Monday.
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Investigation underway after train derails in southeastern Saline County
A spokesperson for Union Pacific said the derailment happened at the Route E crossing in Napton, Missouri around 4 a.m. Sunday.
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Suspect in Lake of the Ozarks biker club shooting requests venue change
Prosecutors charged Tonka Way-Con Ponder with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shootout that killed one man and injured four others during a July event for motorcycle enthusiasts at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge to officially open Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about a year of construction, the Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge is set to officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Previously, the bridge construction was delayed in October due to manufacturing issues with bridge materials. According to the official website, the bridge is about 830 feet long and
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.
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Columbia City Council to discuss funding workforce development programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2 million of the $25 million American Rescue Plan Act funds that would address development inequalities that were exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City staff recommends funding three workforce development programs – MACC, Job Point,
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Over 480 Missourians in the ICU with COVID-19
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 13.1% on Sunday. An additional 1,643 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 781,535. There have also been 180,766 probable antigen test results being positive, with 259 added Sunday. No new deaths were
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Columbia businesses see uptick in business due to graduation ceremonies
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Foot traffic in Downtown Columbia has picked up surrounding graduation ceremonies and hotels and restaurants in the area say they’re seeing an uptick in business. The University of Missouri, Columbia College and Stephens College all have graduation ceremonies this weekend and they are being held in-person, which is having a big impact
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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Over 2,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 12.7% on Saturday. An additional 2,745 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 779,892. There have also been 180,507 probable antigen test results being positive, with 1,006 added Saturday. Nine new deaths were
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Jefferson City woman seriously injured in Audrain County crash
AUDRAIN, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman from Jefferson City was seriously hurt in an Audrain County crash on Thursday afternoon. 50-year-old Michael Metz was slowing down to make a turn along U.S. 54 Westbound at Route HH when he was hit by 29-year-old Siri Wagner. Wagner was seriously injured in the crash and taken to University
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