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Alleged leader, others plead guilty in marijuana operation tied to Columbia death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bevy of new defendants have pleaded guilty for taking part in a years-long marijuana-selling operation with ties to a Columbia killing. Five more people admitted on Tuesday to helping sell thousands of pounds of marijuana across the country, including mid-Missouri. That includes Craig D. Smith, Jr., the Oregon man federal
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Columbia College gifted collection of photos by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An anonymous donor recently gifted a collection of more than 360 photos taken by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson to Columbia College, with an appraised value of $1.2 million according to Penelope Dixon and Associates of New York. “This is truly a landmark gift for our institution, and we appreciate the generous donation
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New road construction projects announced around mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bridge and Culvert Work Will Temporarily Impact Traffic in Audrain County in the Upcoming Weeks Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be performing the following work in Audrain County. Please see the dates and locations below. Audrain County Route C – Oct. 26-29, road will be closed at Goodwater Creek, located between Audrain
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State education leaders discuss process of finding a school district’s new superintendent
State education leaders explain the process of finding a school district’s new superintendent, as Columbia Public Schools will soon start a search for its own.
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JC Schools confident in staffing level as Missouri continues to battle substitute teacher shortage
As Jefferson City Middle School students are set to return to their classrooms next week, Missouri is continuing to battle staffing issues forcing many districts to go virtual.
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Columbia Public Schools superintendent says he’ll retire after school year
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman told the school board Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year.
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Cooper County Health Department worked with Boonville R-I on new quarantine guidelines
The Boonville Board of Education approved a measure at its meeting Wednesday night updating the district’s policy on close contacts, which at least two state departments have criticized.
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Columbia man charged with manslaughter after fatal Paris Road crash
Prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with evidence tampering and manslaughter after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night.
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Gov. Parson appoints William P. Devoy as Associate Circuit Judge for 9th Judicial Circuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson appointed William P. Devoy as Associate Circuit Judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit. The 9th Judicial Circuit serves Chariton, Linn & Sullivan county. Devoy will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the death of the Honorable Scot T. Othic. Devoy, of Brookfield, is currently an Attorney
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City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions
The Columbia City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for boards and commissions.
Continue Reading Court: Missouri mail-in ballots cannot be returned in person
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri appeals court has ruled that voters using mail-in ballots cannot return them in person. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Thursday means mail-in ballots must be returned to election officials through the U.S. mail. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt argued in a legal filing that changing the
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No mold detected in DHSS medical marijuana investigation
A release from the health department said the product batch was retested, which confirmed the original results.
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University of Missouri classes resume after internet outage
The University of Missouri campus was without internet Thursday morning after an outage.
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Columbia Public Schools secondary students could get date for return to classrooms next month
Columbia’s public middle and high school students could learn next month when they’ll return to classrooms.
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Columbia Public Schools to try solutions to traffic issues as soon as Thursday
Since Monday morning parents dropping off and picking up students have been stuck in traffic
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GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate.
Continue Reading Boonville Board of Education loosens student quarantine procedures
The Boonville Board of Education voted Wednesday to change its quarantine rules for students who were wearing masks when they were exposed to COVID-19.
Continue Reading The City of Columbia Housing programs receive more funding to help with impacts from COVID-19
The City of Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission is set to discuss on Wednesday the third round of the city’s program receiving Housing Opportunity Grant from federal CARES Act funding to help aid impacts caused by COVID-19.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: One county removes a COVID-19 death, another county removes cases
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