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MU starts a new data survey and COVID-19 antibody test research project to see how common the virus is on campus
The University of Missouri is collecting random students, staff and faculty survey data and voluntary blood samples for a multidisciplinary research project to see how common COVID-19 antibodies are within the MU community.
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Amendment 3 would undo voter-approved redistricting changes
Missouri voters on Nov. 3 will be asked to decide again on an issue they cast ballots on just two years ago.
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Camden County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of counterfeit money
Officials say the bills being passed are bleached and reprinted with higher denominations.
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Columbia Police release footage of Passions Adult Boutique armed robbery
Columbia Police have released surveillance footage from Passions Adult Boutique on the early morning Sept. 24 armed robbery.
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Firefighters: No one hurt in north Columbia house fire
Boone County firefighters said a Tuesday afternoon residential structure fire north of Columbia ended with no injuries.
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Columbia Public Schools updates grab and go meal routes
Columbia Public Schools announced updated routes for its grab and go meal delivery program on Monday.
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University of Missouri not mass testing students
The University of Missouri is not testing all students for COVID-19, only those who show symptoms or are close contacts.
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Man arrested in connection with Boone County shooting
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says a man was arrested in connection with a Monday shooting north of Columbia.
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Police: MU Alert connected to University Avenue burglary
Columbia police say a University of Missouri Alert sent out Monday afternoon was related to a burglary at a residence on University Avenue.
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Missouri in “vulnerable position,” according to White House ‘Red Zone’ report
The report obtained by ABC News on Monday said Missouri reported 166 new cases per 100,000 people from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 putting the state at eighth in the country for new cases.
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Man attacked with soap in Boone County jail according to probable cause statement
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is injured after being assaulted at the Boone County Jail last Friday according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement. According to the court documents, Frank Phillips is accused of using a sock full of soap to assault another man in jail. The victim was talking with
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Local highlights and scores: Sept. 28, 2020
Here are the local scores from Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Rock Bridge (3) Helias (0) FINAL Battle (3) Jefferson City (8) FINAL Smith-Cotton (0) Hickman (10) FINAL Fulton (9) North Callaway (8) FINAL HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Russellville (3) North Callaway (0) HIGH SCHOOL
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Tolton standout commits to Pepperdine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tolton basketball player Jevon Porter has committed to play college hoops at Pepperdine. He announced his decision on social media. Another Porter sibling is headed out to play college hoops. Tolton standout Jevon Porter just announced his commitment to Pepperdine University. pic.twitter.com/QAnYpK7gQz— Nathalie Jones (@NathalieABC17) September 28, 2020 The 6’8″ forward will
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Boone County sheriff and county commissioner discuss thefts at Midway
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of larceny and burglaries in the are of Midway in Boone County over the last few weeks.
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Boone County fire crews respond to north Columbia barn fire
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County fire crews are responding to a large structure fire north of Columbia. ABC 17 has crews on scene who say at least seven fire engines have responded to the scene on North Creasy Springs Road. ABC 17 crews report a barn caught fire. According to the man who called
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Battle football game against Smith-Cotton canceled due to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 6:08 p.m. – Battle will now play at Moberly on Friday at 7 p.m. The Battle football game against Smith-Cotton on Friday night is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns in the Tigers program. Battle athletic Director Alex Huck said the Spartans are close to finding a new opponent, but nothing is
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Dealer charged with murder in Camden County drug overdose
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Prosecutor’s office has charged a woman for the 2019 overdose death of 28-year-old Coralie Srejma, of Lake Ozark. According to the release, Srejma died of an Fentanyl overdose pon June 29, 2019 in the area of Cornett Drive in Lake Ozarks. During a year-long investigation, detectives were able to
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Pettis County: Elm Branch Rd and Van Slyke Rd intersection closed today thru March for bridge replacement
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Pettis County Road & Bridge Department is closing portions of Elm Branch and Van Slyke Roads for bridge replacement. The location of the project is at Van Slyke Road and west past the bridge in far southwestern Pettis County. The affected portion of the roads are expected to be closed for
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Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order
The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.
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