SUNDAY UPDATES: Fayette elementary school to move to online learning
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services added over 3,000 new daily cases to the count total on Sunday.
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Business owners assessing damages after severe storms hit Osage Beach
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Storms caused severe damage in Osage Beach according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop F said in a tweet people should avoid the area at this time. More pictures coming in. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/l6aICTeJpO— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) November 15, 2020 MSHP said no injuries are reported at
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Columbia police respond to shots fired on Newton Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers found evidence of shots fired in the 2000 block of Newton Drive Saturday night around 7:00 p.m. Police responded to the area earlier for a behavioral issue. They later received reports of shots fired. When they arrived people were gathering but no one would provide a statement. Police taped
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LIVE WEATHER UPDATE: Tracking storms in mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch playback of the latest forecast in the media player below:
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National Weather Service provides tips to prepare for severe weather
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for severe thunderstorms Saturday night.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports massive jump in cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported a massive jump in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
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One person receives serious injuries after falling asleep at the wheel
One man was taken to Lake Regional Hospital on Friday after a crash in Morgan County.
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One man involved in serious crash in Montgomery County
One man received serious injuries in a crash in Montgomery County on Friday.
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More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump
A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.
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Columbia restaurant owners brace for health order extension
Restaurant owners and managers are preparing for a much different holiday season as the city’s health order was extended.
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Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation. The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection. Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of
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Trump, still not conceding defeat, trumpets vaccine progress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has offered a rosy update on the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus, while gliding over significant challenges to come. He spoke publicly Friday for the first time since his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden, but still did not concede the election. Speaking from the Rose Garden,
Continue ReadingWisconsin man charged with assaulting missing Missouri girl
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old Wisconsin man with sexually assaulting a Missouri girl who went missing in September. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that Nathan Nehs of Oconomowoc met the girl three years ago through an online gaming platform. He was 17; she was 11. According to a criminal complaint,
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Fulton man arrested for child pornography after investigation began in 2019
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man after a year long investigation into child pornography. Officials say a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019 that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, officials report that Kirk Buffington maybe in possession of child pornography and several electronics were seized. On
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Callaway County Health Department closes doors because of staffing shortage
The Callaway County Commission could decide Friday if the health department will stay closed for another week.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boone Hospital and MU Health to no longer allow visitors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Hospital and MU Health Care are suspending visitation within its facilities due to COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increasing in Boone County and Columbia. As of Friday Boone Hospital had 48 inpatients with COVID-19 and MU Hospital had 49 COVID-19 positive patients. The Executive Director of Patient Care with Boone Hospital, Laura
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President Trump delivers update on Operation Warp Speed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump will soon deliver an update on Operation Warp Speed, the program that’s goal is to “produce and deliver 300 million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.” Watch playback of the news conference in the media player below. Pfizer made an announcement Monday that an early peek at its vaccine
Continue Reading Columbia health order extended for three weeks
Local officials are set to announce a new health order during a community briefing Friday at 3 p.m. Both the City of Columbia and Boone County leaders will attend the event.
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Judge finds Missouri parolees treated unconstitutionally
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge says Missouri is still unconstitutionally sending parolees back to prison, despite the state’s claims that it fixed systemic issues. Kansas City’s KCUR-FM on Friday reported the judge is ordering Missouri to take action. At issue is how Missouri’s parole board often sends parolees to prison without informing
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