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Midway law enforcement scene linked to federal insurance fraud case
The indictment, filed last month and unsealed Tuesday, includes 66 counts against a total of 19 defendants.
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At tiny rural hospitals, weary doctors treat friends, family
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is devastating rural hospitals, including the tiny 25-bed facility in Memphis, Missouri. People come from six surrounding counties for basic care at Scotland County Hospital. No beds are available and nurses are often working 24 extra hours a week. Larger hospitals nearby are full, too, so it’s difficult
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Boone County budget warns of pandemic compounding existing revenue problems
Boone County government officials are warning that cuts in staff and services might be necessary down the road if the pandemic-depressed economy does not improve.
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Police arrest two in connection with Columbia hotel assault
Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a Monday night assault at a Columbia hotel.
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Bunceton woman hurt in crash with fences, boat
A Bunceton woman was hurt in a crash Monday afternoon after she suffered a medical emergency while driving.
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Fulton man charged with child sex crimes
Fulton police arrested a man on Friday linked to a sexual assault investigation that started earlier this year.
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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River
The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.
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Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Missouri Highway Transportation Commission for 2018 crash
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Missouri Highway Transportation Commission in connection with a deadly 2018 crash. According to court documents, Jesseca sage was killed after her vehicle traveled off of Highway 63 near Bonne Femme Creek. The lawsuit claims a lack of certain safety features on the road
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Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the
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Mizzou WBB cancels next three games due to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball game against Morehead State scheduled for Wednesday night is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Tigers have also canceled their next two games after that – versus TCU and at Texas Tech. Schedule Update#Mizzou's next 3 games will be canceled📰 https://t.co/D71Pj8aPYT pic.twitter.com/NNSCZjbiEi— Mizzou Women’s Basketball (@MizzouWBB) December 1,
Continue Reading Mizzou men’s hoops adds matchup with No. 20 Oregon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team announced a new matchup on Monday afternoon. The Tigers will play No. 20 Oregon on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Omaha, Neb. SCHEDULE UPDATE❕#Mizzou vs. No. 20 Oregon on Wednesday night in Omaha.8 p.m. CT on @FS1 #ToTheFinishLine 🏁🐅 pic.twitter.com/Wu5hQq3Y2o— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) November 30, 2020 Mizzou
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Trial set for man accused of keeping wife’s body in freezer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man accused of keeping his wife’s body in the freezer for years will go on trial next November. Larry Dinwiddie, of Marshfield, is charged with killing his wife in 2015 and hiding her body in the freezer. During a hearing Monday, Dinwiddie’s trial was scheduled for Nov. 29, 2021.
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Columbia Police investigating assault at Best Western on Clark Lane
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia Police are at the Best Western Plus Columbia Inn on Clark Lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, there are eight to nine police vehicles including a K-9 unit at the hotel. Our crew on scene are reporting none of the vehicles have lights
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DEFENDERS: Spotting fake websites while shopping online this holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More people are expected to do their holiday shopping online because of the coronavirus pandemic, which means there’s an increased risk of falling for online scams. A common way scammers target people is they’ll use fake websites. According to comparitech, a tech consumer website, about 30 million new websites were registered so
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Jefferson City man arrested after allegedly stealing a truck in Fulton
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a Jefferson City man after he allegedly stole a truck a week ago and was found in a Fulton hotel Monday morning. According to Fulton Police, an officer responded to a stolen vehicle at a gas station after the owner left the vehicle running and unlocked. According to court
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One person dead after Camden County wreck Sunday morning
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is reporting a fatal wreck Sunday morning on Missouri 5, 385 feet south of Missouri 7 junction. Officials reporting a 2000 Ford F250 was traveling southbound on the highway and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle crossed the center line and hit a delineator
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Fulton businesses prepare for mandatory mask ordinance to take effect Tuesday
According to the ordinance, anyone over the age of eight in Fulton must wear a mask in a public setting, with some exceptions like medical conditions. The ordinance will be in effect for 90 days after next Tuesday unless the council decided to extend or rescind it.
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