Three juveniles detained, teen arrested after Jefferson City chase
Jefferson City police say they detained three juveniles and arrested an 18-year-old wanted on Florida warrants after a chase late Wednesday.
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University of Missouri athletes march to shed light on social injustice
Players, coaches, and staff across Missouri’s athletic department will march alongside the MU community to bring awareness to social injustices in America on Wednesday evening.
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Columbia man accused of deadly Douglass Park shooting now arrested
The man accused of murder in a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25 has been arrested.
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One hurt in south Columbia moped crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday night in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said 21-year-old Nicholas Schneider was hurt when a car hit them head-on just before 5 p.m. on West Green Meadows Road. CPD said Schneider was traveling westbound near Troyer Drive on his
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County reports second COVID-19 death
UPDATE 9:55 P.M.: Audrain County reported its second COVID-19-related death Wednesday. The county recorded its first death from the disease caused by novel coronavirus on June 1. The county had 89 total COVID-19 cases at that time, with 37 of them active. On Wednesday, the county had 275 cases – an increase of 25 in
Continue ReadingCDC data shows majority of people who died from COVID-19 had pre-existing conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that shows the overwhelming majority of those who have died from COVID-19 had pre-existing medical conditions.
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Safety measures in place for Columbia’s “Food Trucks in the Park” event
The Columbia Parks and Recreation held “Food Trucks in the Park” events at parks throughout Columbia on Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place.
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MU leaders say various figures go into the decision to go fully online as cases continue to spike
In the MU student community 483 cases of COVID-19 are currently active, totaling about 1.6 percent of the student population. There have been 683 cases total reported in Boone County since August 19.
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Jefferson City man indicted on several sex, assault charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man currently in prison faces more than a dozen crimes related to sexual and physical abuse. A Cole County grand jury inducted Francis H. Kempker of thirteen crimes, including rape, kidnapping, assault and armed criminal action. The indictment claims Kempker committed these crimes throughout 2016 to four different
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Judge gives probation in case involving death of disabled Fulton man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal judge sentenced a man accused in a scheme to cover up the death of a disabled Fulton man to three years of probation Wednesday. Anthony R. K. Flores pleaded guilty in federal court in February to lying to authorities as part of the cover-up of the death of Carl
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University of Missouri students face discipline over virus guideline violations
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) With nearly 700 confirmed cases of the coronavirus among students at the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus, several students and organizations are facing potential discipline after being accused of violating guidelines aimed at slowing the virus’s spread. The university’s COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday cited 683 confirmed cases since students returned to campus
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Columbia man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for arson at Planned Parenthood
A Columbia man was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to setting a fire at a clinic operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains.
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CPS Nutrition Services sets start date for free and reduced-price meal program
Columbia Public Schools will begin the free and reduced-price meal program on Tuesday; the first day of classes.
Continue Reading Three hurt in crash in front of Jefferson City middle school
Two people suffered moderate injuries during a crash Wednesday morning outside Lewis and Clark Middle School.
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One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids
Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.
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Man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison in death of Carl DeBrodie
Two men convicted in the death of Carl DeBrodie are set for sentencing hearings Wednesday in federal court.
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Camdenton woman killed in Tuesday crash
A Camdenton woman died after a crash near the Lake of the Ozarks on Tuesday.
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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
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Local highlights and scores: Sept. 1, 2020
Here are the local high school scores from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Boonville (2) Hickman (3) FINAL Southern Boone (11) Fatima (6) FINAL HS VOLLEYBALL Capital City (0) Hickman (3) FINAL Jefferson City (1) Rock Bridge (3) FINAL Sullivan (0) Blair Oaks (3)
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Fulton woman gets 17.5 years in prison for disabled man’s death
A Fulton woman was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison Tuesday for her role in the death of a disabled man.
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