Rain delays treatment of Columbia roads as wintry mix falls
Rain that mixed in with the snow Monday made it impractical to apply anti-freezing treatment to Columbia’s road, an official said.
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Missouri to use media influencers to promote COVID-19 safety
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri plans to use social media “influencers” to promote safety measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the influencers would be asked to use social media messages to remind people about social distancing, washing hands and wearing masks. Missouri Department of Economic Development
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No one injured after gun fired during reported Columbia home invasion
Police are investigating after a man reported an intruder firing a gun during an early Saturday home invasion.
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Reports of icy conditions in Boone County on Monday morning
Boone County first responders said five vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash near Sturgeon.
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Mizzou football player dismissed following arrest over the weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maurice Massey is no longer a member of the Mizzou football team following his arrest over the weekend, according to a team spokesman. “Maurice Massey has been dismissed from the Mizzou Football program for a violation of team rules,” Mizzou spokesman Shawn Davis said. “Since electing to opt out of the 2020
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MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for winter weather conditions
The Missouri Department of Transportation says there are a number of things drivers need to keep in mind as winter weather makes its first push of the year into mid-Missouri.
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SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 9
Congratulations to our Week 9 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Westran’s Kolby Dale takes the pitch and runs for a long touchdown. Nominee No. 2 – Boonville’s DJ Wesolak takes
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Chiefs dominate Lock and the Broncos in the snow
DENVER (KMIZ) The Chiefs were not fazed by a snowy Sunday afternoon in Denver. Kansas City dominated Drew Lock and the Broncos, 43-16. The former Mizzou quarterback was 24/40 for 254 yards. Lock did rush for a touchdown, but the Lee’s Summit native also had two interceptions. On a positive note for Mizzou fans –
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,043 new COVID-19 cases on the state dashboard Sunday.
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Police respond to homicide in south Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to shots heard in the 300 block of West Brookside Lane around 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The man was identified as 17-year-old Bryant R. Wilks II of Columbia. Officers, investigators and detectives
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Police confirm shots fired on McKee Street
Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.
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Mizzou football beats Kentucky for second straight win
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team beat Kentucky 20-10 on Saturday to improve to 2-2 on the season. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak against the Wildcats. Larry Rountree led the Tigers with 126 yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries. Connor Bazelak was steady at quarterback. The redshirt freshman was 21/30 for
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Rock Bridge and Tolton advance to state softball championship
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge and Tolton both advanced in the MSHSAA softball state tournament with wins on Saturday. You can watch the highlights and reaction in the video player above. Rock Bridge beat Marquette 5-1 to advance to the Class 5 state title game. The Bruins will play Lee’s Summit North on Thursday in
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Man receives serious injuries in Cole County crashes
A 60-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
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Crews work to clear crash at Rangeline and Blue Ridge Road
Police responded to a crash at Rangeline and Blue Ridge Road around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services added 2,918 new cases of COVID-19, 113 deaths and 24,470 tests on the state dashboard.
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Tracking small rain chances ahead of a wet start to the week
TONIGHT: Cool and calm conditions will continue as lows fall into the upper 30s and lower 40s. SUNDAY: Spot showers will begin moving in through the afternoon and keep temperatures in the upper 40s for a chilly and wet end to the weekend. EXTENDED: Rain will continue and become more widespread into Monday as cold
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Parents of students with individualized education programs testify to state leaders
The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from families struggling with online school, especially parents with kids who have individual education programs on Friday.
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Amber alert issued after two children found dead and two reported missing
The Leavenworth Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report from a residence in the 14900 block of Hillside Road.
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Ashland police stop vehicle in high speed chase
One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.
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