Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 after health order extension announced
Columbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.
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Jefferson city council votes to give recently removed marker back to United Daughter of the Confederacy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted in favor of a resolution that would return ownership of the recently removed Sterling Price monument to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was an 8-2 vote, with councilmen Ron Fitzwater and Mark Schrieber dissenting. This comes after the controversial monument was voted to be
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Mid-Missouri clerks continue stepped-up absentee voting effort ahead of Election Day
Clerks’ offices in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties were working Monday to finish up absentee balloting and prepare for Election Day.
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Defining the “Indian summer” & stats for November warm spells
Defining “Indian summer” The phrase “Indian summer” is likely a bit dated. Especially since we know Columbus didn’t land in India in 1492. The expression is defined in the weather community as a period of abnormally warm weather in Autumn or early winter. It’s most commonly used following an areas first killing frost. Temperatures across
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Audrain County Health Department names Craig Brace as new Administrator
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Health Department Board of Health announced Craig Brace as its new Administrator/CEO. Audrain County Health Department Chairperson Dr. Kathleen Weaver said, “Craig is an exceptional leader. His track record in healthcare has been extraordinary. Craig was chosen in a formal selection process from a strong field of candidates. He
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Robbery, assault reported in Columbia’s East Campus neighborhood
Two people reported being robbed and assaulted at a home in the East Campus area of Columbia early Sunday, according to police.
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Woman killed in south-central Missouri crash of 3 vehicles
ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis County woman was killed and four others were injured in a south-central Missouri crash involving three vehicles. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Rolla in Phelps County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Melissa Schmuelling was a passenger in a
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Galloway and Parson make final push for voters 1 day before election
One day before the 2020 General Election, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent state auditor Nicole Galloway toured the state making one final push for last-minute votes.
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Top Missouri election official reminds voters of laws against electioneering
One thing that will not change is the rules against electioneering at polling places.
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Missouri voter turnout forecast as highest in decades
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri election officials are predicting a strong turnout in Tuesday’s general election. Figures provided by the secretary of state’s office show that local election authorities are forecasting a statewide voter turnout of 75%. If that comes true, it would be the highest percentage turnout since 1992. About 828,000 people already had
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SEC announces punishments following Mizzou and Florida brawl
BIRMINGHAM, Al. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will be without three players for part of its next game following the SEC’s ruling on the Mizzou and Florida brawl before halftime on Saturday. The SEC has handed out a half-game suspension for fighting to LB Chad Bailey, OL Dylan Spencer and DL Markell Utsey for their
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Man seriously hurt in Cooper County single-vehicle crash
State troopers say a 21-year-old man was seriously hurt in single-vehicle crash in Cooper County on Sunday night.
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Columbia police confirm shots fired on Geyser Boulevard
Columbia police responded to Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Columbia officers respond to late Sunday night robbery
Columbia officers were called to a late Sunday night robbery at a gas station near downtown.
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Less than 24 hours out: what you need to know to vote in Boone County
Before heading to the polls Tuesday, there are several things Boone County voters need to keep in mind.
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Sunday Sit-down with Robin Pingeton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Mizzou women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.
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Recap: Mizzou and Florida react to halftime brawl
GAINESVILLE, Fl. (KMIZ) Mizzou and Florida issued a joint statement on Sunday in response to Saturday night’s brawl just before halftime. “The actions at the end of the first half of last night’s game do not reflect the values of our football program or University. We are committed to healthy competition and good sportsmanship. The clean
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University of Missouri police report sexual misconduct near campus
The University of Missouri Police Department sent out a release Sunday night that stated a woman was harassed near campus.
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Boone County offers additional option for voters exposed to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is providing voters additional options to vote as those who are in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 have one more day to cast their ballots for the 2020 election. The Boone County Clerks office held a drive-thru event at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
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SUNDAY UPDATES: School canceled on Monday for some Salisbury students
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,349 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. The department has reported 185,535 cases across the state.
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