Deadly crashes in Missouri up by 9% in 2021
More than 200 people have died in crashes on Missouri highways this year, already on track to be deadlier than 2020, a year in which deadly crashes already took a big leap.
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Missouri health director out, acting director appointed
Gov. Mike Parson’s office said in a news release Tuesday that Parson had accepted Dr. Randall Williams’ resignation. The release was issued as the St. Louis-Post Dispatch reported that Williams and the state’s chief operating officer, Drew Erdmann, were leaving their posts.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases continue to drop; Cole County reports no new cases
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85-year-old dies in crash that shut down part of Jefferson City interchange
An 85-year-old woman died in a crash that closed a major interchange in southwest Jefferson City Tuesday morning.
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City of Columbia to pay $950,000 for Orr Street property
The land at 209 St. James St. and 201 Orr St. is the former site of an Ameren Missouri manufactured gas plant.
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Ordinance to expand restaurant seating approved by Columbia City Council
Columbia restaurants can now apply for a 90-day permit to set up seating in the parking stalls outside of the eateries.
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Mid-Missouri crews preparing for winter weather
With winter weather expected on Tuesday, an eight-person crew with City of Columbia public works is planning to be out at 6 a.m.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you received your income tax refund?
Many people filed their income tax returns early this year despite the IRS moving back the deadline more than a month to May 17.
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Crash report reveals new details in February Boone County crash involving a snowplow
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report reveals new details in the fatal Feb. 16 crash of a Moberly man. According to the crash report, a GMC Sierra, driven by Mark Swindell, was traveling south on Highway 63 in the passenger lane while it was snowing and in freezing temperatures. Two vehicles
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 46 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Fayette woman charged after infant dies Sunday in Columbia
Officers made the discovery after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in north Columbia, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
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Columbia woman charged after woman shot on Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one woman has been charged following a shooting on Friday in northeast Columbia. The Boone County Prosecutor’s office has charged Najah McHenry with a felony count of first-degree assault. According to court documents, she was with a group of women who attacked the victim outside of a home on Elm
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Students march on University of Missouri campus to protest social justice changes
A crowd made up of students marched around the University of Missouri campus Monday to protest changes planned to the campus social justice centers.
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What you need to know before getting your second coronavirus shot
As more Missourians are getting their coronavirus shots, many are experiencing side effects, especially after their second shots.
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City of Columbia crew to report Tuesday morning ahead of winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works will have an eight-person crew Tuesday morning due to forecasts calling for snow to develop and mix with rain early in the morning. Drivers should expect spotty slick conditions and should use caution on the roads. “At this time we do not expect significant long-term pavement
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Investigation of human remains found near Boonville continues
The investigation of human remains found near Boonville last week will continue, the Cooper County Sheriff said Monday.
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Rep. Billy Long of Missouri to attend Mar-a-Lago fundraiser
U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri says he plans to attend a fundraiser at former President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Florida.
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Moberly police release photo of weekend robbery suspect
The Moberly Police Department released a photo of the person suspected of a weekend robbery.
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Police investigate Sunday night robbery in south Columbia
Columbia police officers are investigating a robbery reported late Sunday night.
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Walk-ins welcome at Columbia Mall vaccine clinic starting Monday
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard to get shots into arms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
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