Dixon woman arrested after drugs were found during missing person investigation
During an investigation for a missing person, officials in Maries County said they found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills.
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Reminder of CDC food safety as Fourth of July events continue at Salute to America in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to American events continue in Jefferson City Saturday ahead of the 4th of July holiday, and many food trucks and vendors are ready for the large crowds. However, there is still proper food safety precautions to take as cases and positivity rates continue to rise in Missouri. As of Friday
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Organizers and vendors anticipate large crowds at Salute to America
Jefferson City’s annual Salute to America celebration kicked off Friday, with many vendors and organizers expecting the event to draw large crowds.
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Boone County OEM recommends who to contact after recent flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is recommending residents affected by flooding and storm damage to call 2-1-1 with requests for assistance. The phones are handled 24/7 to connect citizens with available community resources. Support resources available from 2-1-1 may include: Basic human needs: food pantries, shelters, rent or utility
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds residents to get a coronavirus vaccination
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MoDOT to begin bridge deck improvements on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin the next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation project on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City will begin to impact nighttime traffic next week by repairing the deck of the eastbound Route 54/63 bridge. This work will require
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Downtown Columbia prepares for busy holiday weekend as coronavirus remains active
Large gatherings, no mask mandate and approximately 40% vaccination rate create a hot bed for possible COVID-19 transmission.
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Columbia’s Fire in the Sky firework show prepares for its new location
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Fire in the Sky celebration in Columbia will be held Sunday at 9:15 p.m. at the American Legion Park after being held at Cosmo-Bethel Park last year during the pandemic. Erika Coffman, manager for Columbia Recreational Services, said planning the event was more difficult this year as there were many
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Mid-Missouri cities celebrating Independence Day with events and firework displays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area cities and are hosting multiple events for families and fireworks displays beginning Saturday night and ending on Sunday evening. COLUMBIA CoMo 200, the Mayor’s Task Force on Bicentennial Celebration Planning, is hosting a weekend of events culminating in its main bicentennial celebration on Sunday, July 4, which was co-organized with the
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Two Columbia recycling drop-offs closing next week
The drop-off centers are Moser’s stores at 900 N. Keene St. and 705 Business Loop 70 W. will close Wednesday, according to the release.
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Settlement reached in 2018 Columbia Waffle House shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement is in place between the family of a man killed at a Columbia Waffle House, the restaurant and the security guard that killed him. Attorneys for members of Anthony Warren’s family filed the proposed settlement with Judge Jeff Harris on Wednesday. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the
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Police identify man arrested in central Columbia crash that broke power pole
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it arrested a Harrisburg man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Thursday night. Authorities closed West Boulevard between Ash Street and Hope Place around 9 p.m. to investigate the crash. ABC 17 News crews saw one car damaged and the bottom half of an electrical pole gone.
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Man airlifted to hospital after three-wheeler goes airborne in Miller County
A man from Rolla was seriously injured in a crash Thursday night.
Continue Reading What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin
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Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s
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Lunda Team wins bid for Rocheport Missouri River Bridge replacement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation officials and Gov. Mike Parson announced the Lunda Team had the winning bid to replace the I-70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The Lunda Team is made up of Lunda Construction Co., Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Dan Brown & Associates, and Hugh Zeng United. Watch the announcement
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Columbia police officer considered “low risk” in sentencing memo
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both prosecutors and defense attorneys said they are not concerned that a Columbia police officer is any risk as she awaits sentencing. A joint memo filed by special prosecutor Kevin Hillman said that Andria Heese is “a very low risk to reoffend or engage in any criminal behavior.” The memo notes that
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Gas prices across the nation for the 4th of July weekend are the highest recorded since 2014
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA data shows that in Missouri and around the country, travelers during the 4th of July weekend should expect the highest gas prices since 2014. Nick Chabarra with AAA said 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day weekend, with 790,000 of them being in Missouri. Charbarra said this
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Silver Advisory canceled for missing 61-year-old Jefferson City man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications on July 1. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy, diabetes, and severe mental
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases rise to 270; total number of cases passes 19,000
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