Columbia couple plead guilty in federal court to selling counterfeit Disney movies on eBay
A Columbia couple pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay.
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COVID-19 cases across Missouri and nationwide continue to drop but health experts say we aren’t in the clear just yet
With case numbers falling, first and second-dose vaccinations are not continuing a steady upward trend.
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Ashland police investigating Southern Boone Middle School weapon threat
Sgt. Andrew Worrall with the Ashland Police Department said that a student who said they would bring a gun to school was not at school Tuesday, resolving any potential threat.
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The court issued its ruling Tuesday after hearing arguments last week.
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Boone County hosting emergency community meeting on fatal drug overdoses
The goal of the community meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent opioid fentanyl being found in multiple drugs.
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WATCH: Mizzou football coach Drinkwitz on preparation for Texas A&M
The Tigers will host Texas A&M on Saturday after defeating the North Texas Mean Green last week. Texas A&M is coming off an upset victory over Alabama on Saturday.
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Controversial Boone County Courthouse murals moved over holiday
Art historians removed controversial murals depicting slavery, hangings and whippings in the Boone County Courthouse on Monday.
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Columbia business owner running for Ward 4 council seat
Erica Pefferman, the owner of COMO Magazine and the Columbia Marketing Group, announced her candidacy for Columbia’s Ward 4 council seat.
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Two seriously injured after wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County
Two people were seriously injured after a wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County Monday evening.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Columbia Public Schools mask mandate remain in effect?
Some Mid-Missouri schools have rolled back their mandates as the delta-driven wave of new coronavirus cases has slowed.
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City of Centralia appoints interim police chief
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centralia Board of Alderman appointed a new interim police chief and approved a law firm to serve as a special legal counsel. The board appointed Corporal Nat Stoebe to take over as interim police chief until the city finds a more long term solution. “My whole objective, moving forward from here
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Columbia closes top of Fifth and Walnut parking garage during safety improvement project
The structure has been a frequent site of suicides.
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Columbia Board of Education voted to raise wages for school bus drivers and keep COVID-19 plan in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday to raise wages for school bus drivers after the administration asked them to a current contract agreement with the company that CPS contracts with to bus students to and from buildings. According to the school district’s website, drivers are currently starting at $16.25/per hour, but this
Continue Reading Columbia Board of Education to reevaluate COVID-19 safety plan and raises for school bus drivers
At the Monday night board meeting, the Columbia Board of Education is set to review agenda items that include its COVID-19 safety plan and potential raises for school bus drivers.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports two new coronavirus-related deaths; 83 new cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Insider Blog: Tracking another round of storms and a cooler, fall-like end to the week
After a hot weekend in Mid-Missouri, we’ve started off the week on a wet note with a strong low pressure working its way through the Plains and Midwest over the last 24 hours. We’ll continue to be cool overnight in its wake, as lows Monday night drop into the low 50s. Clouds clear out and
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Columbia state rep will not seek reelection
Democratic state Rep. Martha Stevens announced her decision via news release. She is ending her third term in office and was first elected in 2016 and would have been term-limited after another term. Her district includes parts of south and west Columbia.
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Former Columbia city official running for mayor
Barbara Buffaloe announced her intent to run in the April election in a Facebook post on a new campaign page. Buffaloe is entering a race with no incumbent after Mayor Brian Treece said last month that he will not seek reelection. Treece is the only person with a campaign committee for the mayor’s race registered with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
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Two people hurt after motorcycle crash in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt after a motorcycle crash in Miller County early Sunday morning. The single-vehicle crash happened just before 5 a.m. on northbound Highway U south of Barton School Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tretch L. Lawrence, 45, of Kaiser, Missouri was thrown from the motorcycle after
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Police investigate shooting in east Columbia on Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed a shooting happened in east Columbia on Saturday morning. According to CPD, police responded to a shots heard call around 12:15 a.m. in the 5300 block of Godas Circle. Police said officers found some property was damaged by gunfire, but no one was hurt. At last check,
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