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DEFENDERS: BBB warns about coronavirus scams

March 2, 2020 8:11 PM Deborah Kendrick

The BBB says consumers should be on the lookout for fake cures, phony prevention measures and other coronavirus cons.

About 100 people in Missouri monitoring themselves amid coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 10:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

The state of Missouri is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak, despite there being no confirmed cases in the state.

Southern Boone firefighters put out chimney fire on Monday

March 2, 2020 6:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out in the 7700 block of East Cedar Hills Road.

State briefs school districts on threat of coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 3:32 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has sent out information to school districts to help them prepare for COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Elledge pleads not guilty to child abuse, domestic assault charges

March 2, 2020 10:55 AM Amber Tabeling

Joseph Elledge, a Columbia man accused of killing his wife last fall, is set to be arraigned Monday afternoon following his grand jury indictment on a murder charge.

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for SEC Tournament

March 2, 2020 5:05 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou women’s basketball coach Rob Pingeton previews Mizzou’s opening game against Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament.

No injuries reported from crash on Route E

March 2, 2020 4:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Fire Protection Department said no injuries were reported after a single-vehicle crash on Highway E Monday afternoon.

U.S. Army Corps reduces water release to Missouri River

March 2, 2020 4:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced on Monday that dam releases in Nebraska were reduced to relieve pressure on Missouri levees.

Bridge work on Highway 63 closes one lane

March 1, 2020 3:57 PM Barry Mangold

The Missouri Department of Transportation closed a northbound lane of Highway 63 in Columbia Sunday evening.

One killed after car hit building in Osage County

Vienna woman dies in Osage County crash

March 1, 2020 6:51 PM Matthew Sanders

One person was killed Sunday after a car hit a building in Osage County.

Police chase ends in death of man not involved in pursuit

March 2, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a police chase Sunday ended with the death of a man who was not involved in the pursuit.

Travelers at COU taking precautions as coronavirus outbreak continues

March 1, 2020 9:26 PM Connor Hirsch

Several travelers at the Columbia Regional Airport are taking precautions as officials continue to warn about the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Marshall Public Schools closed Monday for bed bug treatment at high school

March 1, 2020 6:38 PM Barry Mangold

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Classes will not be in session for Marshall Public Schools on Monday, March 2 after multiple sightings of bed bugs at the district high school. According to district superintendent Dr. Carol Maher, there have been multiple sightings of individual bed bugs at Marshall High School recently. She added that there is no

First day of Spring

March 1, 2020 6:17 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: To close out the first day of meteorological spring, we’re tracking chances for parts of mid-Missouri to see rain and some thunderstorms this evening and overnight tonight. These showers and storms will be short-lived, and they won’t drop a lot of water on the area. Overall, rain accumulations will be near a quarter of an

Mizzou women’s basketball loses road game to Alabama

March 1, 2020 2:46 PM Tyler Murry

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Despite another career day from Aijha Blackwell, the Mizzou women’s basketball team lost to Alabama on the road, 73-61. The Tigers are now 8-21 (5-11 SEC). Freshman Aijha Blackwell had her fourth double-double in a row and her fifth in the last six games. Blackwell scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds

Multiple shot after drive-by shooting

March 1, 2020 11:01 AM Ben Fein

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Police say one person has been killed and four others injured in a drive-by shooting in a popular Kansas City entertainment district. Police say the shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Westport in midtown Kansas City when a gunman fired shots from a white sport utility vehicle traveling in

A fire destroys a home in California, Missouri.

Fire destroys home in California, Missouri

March 1, 2020 10:36 AM Molly Stawinoga

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A house in California, Missouri, is destroyed after a fire. Sheriff Tony Wheatley with the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded alongside California Police Department Friday shortly after 1 p.m. A house on E. South Street, near the fairgrounds, was ruled a complete loss after the fire, Wheatley said. The sheriff

Union Pacific derailment delays Amtrak traffic

March 1, 2020 9:54 AM Ben Fein

Union Pacific personnel and Pettis County deputies have determined there is no threat to the public after several cars from a train derailed.

What is ‘meteorological’ spring?

March 1, 2020 8:04 AM Jehnna Azzara

When we think of the start of spring, we may be thinking about several different days like the spring equinox, daylight savings time and the many holidays that happen during the season. When meteorologists speak about the start of spring, you may be confused about what we really mean. Let’s break down the science of

Tracking the first thunderstorms of the season

March 1, 2020 4:28 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: We will start the day partly sunny but see increasing cloud cover as we head into the afternoon hours. Possible spotty showers after 2 pm but we will see those increase towards dinner. Highs are in the middle 60’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms likely sticking along and south of I-70 through the overnight