MODOT reminds drivers to travel safely this winter
The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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Auxvasse woman, former corrections officer, charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a state prison
A former corrections officer was arrested on Oct. 28 accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center.
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UK approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
Drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech say they’ve won permission for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools students be in classrooms?
Columbia Public Schools students started the year online-only and that situation will continue until at least next year.
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Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme
An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.
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Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, could be attributed to reporting delay
According to their dashboard, four deaths were related to residents in the community. The department is reporting 18 deaths from residents in long term care facilities. That brings the total number of deaths in the county to 53.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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One person with moderate injuries sent to Jefferson City hospital after crash closes Highway 63 in Osage County
Crews closed a portion of Highway 63 in Osage County because of a Tuesday morning crash.
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Midway law enforcement scene linked to federal insurance fraud case
The indictment, filed last month and unsealed Tuesday, includes 66 counts against a total of 19 defendants.
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Boone County budget warns of pandemic compounding existing revenue problems
Boone County government officials are warning that cuts in staff and services might be necessary down the road if the pandemic-depressed economy does not improve.
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Police arrest two in connection with Columbia hotel assault
Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a Monday night assault at a Columbia hotel.
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Bunceton woman hurt in crash with fences, boat
A Bunceton woman was hurt in a crash Monday afternoon after she suffered a medical emergency while driving.
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Fulton man charged with child sex crimes
Fulton police arrested a man on Friday linked to a sexual assault investigation that started earlier this year.
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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River
The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.
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Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Missouri Highway Transportation Commission for 2018 crash
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Missouri Highway Transportation Commission in connection with a deadly 2018 crash. According to court documents, Jesseca sage was killed after her vehicle traveled off of Highway 63 near Bonne Femme Creek. The lawsuit claims a lack of certain safety features on the road
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Mizzou WBB cancels next three games due to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball game against Morehead State scheduled for Wednesday night is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Tigers have also canceled their next two games after that – versus TCU and at Texas Tech. Schedule Update#Mizzou's next 3 games will be canceled📰 https://t.co/D71Pj8aPYT pic.twitter.com/NNSCZjbiEi— Mizzou Women’s Basketball (@MizzouWBB) December 1,
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Columbia Police investigating assault at Best Western on Clark Lane
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia Police are at the Best Western Plus Columbia Inn on Clark Lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, there are eight to nine police vehicles including a K-9 unit at the hotel. Our crew on scene are reporting none of the vehicles have lights
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DEFENDERS: Spotting fake websites while shopping online this holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More people are expected to do their holiday shopping online because of the coronavirus pandemic, which means there’s an increased risk of falling for online scams. A common way scammers target people is they’ll use fake websites. According to comparitech, a tech consumer website, about 30 million new websites were registered so
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