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Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.

Deepwater Horizon spill was about 30% bigger than previously thought, study says

February 12, 2020 9:09 PM CNN

Nearly 10 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a study suggests “invisible and toxic oil” made the spill much worse than some experts have estimated. The study, published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Science Advances journal, says satellites were not able to fully detect oil in large areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The 2010

Expected temperature drop worries road crews

February 12, 2020 1:09 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves through Mid-Missouri, officials are starting to get worried about a drop in temperature that could lead to slippery roads Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

MU officials: Private shuttle service plans to run despite extreme cold

February 12, 2020 4:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

After a private shuttle company caused the University of Missouri to shut down in 2019, MU officials say they are prepared to run in the cold Thursday and Friday.

Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools

February 12, 2020 12:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.

Columbia woman appointed to UM System Board of Curators

February 12, 2020 3:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s governor tapped a Columbia woman to possibly serve on the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Gov. Mike Parson suggested Robin Wenneker represent the district including Columbia on the board on Wednesday afternoon. That appointment is subject to approval by the state senate. Wenneker is the managing partner of CPW

CPS names new principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

Documents reveal Fotis Dulos feared for his own life

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) — New documents are revealing some more details about Fotis Dulos. The man accused of murdering his estranged wife apparently feared for his own life. Court documents obtained by Eyewitness News show Dulos called police twice to report harassment and a suspicious person. In those

Minor injuries reported in Boone County crash

February 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.

Lincoln University hosts showcase at Missouri State Capitol

February 12, 2020 3:40 PM Joe McLean

Researchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.

Jury from Kansas City area to serve in Columbia fatal hit-and-run case

February 12, 2020 4:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice ruled on Tuesday to select jury members from the Kansas City area for a Columbia fatal hit-and-run case.

Third person pleads guilty to federal charges in Carl DeBrodie death

February 12, 2020 4:25 PM Lucas Geisler

A third person pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday for a crime related to the death of a Fulton man with disabilities.

Former Cole County Health Department building

Cole County puts old Health Department building up for sale

February 12, 2020 2:07 PM Joe McLean

The Cole County Commission on Tuesday voted to sell a property on Industrial Drive that previously housed the county’s Health Department.

Boone County shooting victim in critical condition, no one arrested

February 12, 2020 12:46 PM Madison Fleck

The victim of a shooting in Boone County was in critical condition on Wednesday after he was shot multiple times in the 15400 block of north Old Highway 63.

St. Louis Blues defenseman collapses on bench during game in Anaheim

February 11, 2020 11:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

The St. Louis Blues postponed its game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night after defenseman Jay Bouwmeester appeared to collapse on the bench.

Ashland police chief on administrative leave

February 11, 2020 5:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Ashland’s city administrator announced on Tuesday that police chief Lyn Woolford has been placed on administrative leave.

Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition

February 11, 2020 8:34 PM Zach Boetto

Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the