SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Boone, Cole Counties
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported new cases of Coronavirus Sunday.
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Police respond to multiple arson fires in Jefferson City
One person is facing charges of first-degree arson after Jefferson City police and firefighters responded to multiple fires early Saturday morning.
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Tracking the return of some scorching heat
SUNDAY: A warm front is lifting back through the area this morning. That will bring the return of the heat back to Mid-Missouri this afternoon with highs reaching the low 90’s. When factoring in the humidity, things will feel like the upper 90’s this afternoon so be sure to drink plenty of water. TONIGHT: A
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Part of I-70 shut down after semi-truck crash
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of I-70 is blocked off after a semi-truck crashed near the Stadium Boulevard exit. The Columbia Police Department and Columbia Fire Department are on scene directing traffic near the eastbound 124 exit. We are working to find out if anyone was injured in the crash and what caused the crash.
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CPS holds meeting to discuss parents’ mask concerns
Columbia Public Schools is set to host a zoom meeting Saturday afternoon to address parent’s concerns regarding the districts mask wearing recommendation for in-person classes this fall.
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Hy-Vee recalls more salads over contamination concerns
Hy-Vee has expanded a recall of salads because they could potentially be contaminated with Cyclospora, which could make people sick.
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Man shot and killed by intruder in Mexico
MEXICO Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, a man was shot and killed in Mexico, Missouri Saturday morning. Reports say a woman told police an intruder forced his way into a house in the 800 block of West Street and shot and killed her boyfriend, 25-year-old Chance Davis. The Mexico Department of
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new case of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:15 P.M.: The Cole County Health Department reported a new case of COVID-19 Saturday. The county reported 11 active cases of the virus Saturday. There have been 71 cases total in Cole County. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of the virus Saturday as well. The department reported 342
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Police investigate shots fired at Capital Mall
Jefferson City police responded to Capital Mall Friday night around 10:05 p.m.
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Misuse of fireworks could result in legal charges, serious injuries
The misuse of fireworks within city limits is illegal, but according to Columbia Police Dispatch Records nearly seventy fireworks related calls have been reported in Columbia since June 20th.
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City manager discusses recommendation to end school resource officer contract
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager John Glascock said Thursday he will recommend to the city council that the city end its contract with Columbia Public Schools that puts police officers in some district buildings. “Some or all” of the officers, known as school resource officers, will be moved to the Columbia Police Department’s Community
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Columbia mayor requests ordinance for mandatory public mask wearing
The mayor of Columbia is pushing for a city ordinance requiring people to wear masks in public places.
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More than 200 customers under boil advisory in south Columbia
The city of Columbia issued a precautionary boil advisory Friday night for 248 customers due to water main repairs.
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Group gathers to protest reinstatement of Auxvasse police chief
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of about 30 people gathered in Auxvasse on Friday night to protest the reinstatement of the town’s police chief. Chief Kevin Suedmeyer was placed on leave without pay on June 11 during an investigation of his personal Facebook posts. Records obtained by ABC 17 News indicate the posts were critical
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia mayor says he’ll pursue mask requirements
Check back for updates about COVID-19 in Missouri and locally.
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Federal grand jury indicts man accused in Cole County Jail shooting
A federal grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting himself in the Cole County Jail on a firearms charge.
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Humidity versus Dew Point: What’s the difference?
The next couple of days are going to feature air that feels a bit more muggy! It’s a classic sign that we’re turning the corner out of cold, wintry weather. However, many times we confuse humidity with a “humid” atmosphere. (I know, that makes no sense– Blame the guy who came up with the calculation
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Police: Man arrested in northeast Columbia shots-fired incident
Police arrested a 22-year-old man after a teenager on a bike reported someone firing shots at him near a Columbia park Thursday.
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University of Missouri will not outsource landscaping jobs
The University of Missouri said Friday that it will not outsource its landscaping jobs in a proposal that contributed to backlash from the affected workers and other MU employees.
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Columbia police detain boy in BB gun incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they detained a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of assault Thursday night in south Columbia. Police said in a news release that the boy is suspected of fourth-degree assault for allegedly threatening another person with what appeared to be a real gun in the 2000 block of Arlene Drive, just
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