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Trump aims for Monday release after outside drive-by

October 5, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump is hoping for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Highway patrol: New Bloomfield man seriously injured in Friday crash

October 5, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Friday morning crash in New Bloomfield sent a local man to the hospital with serious injuries.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Boone County firefighters do a search and rescue at Eagle Bluffs

October 4, 2020 8:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area Sunday evening after a man became separated from his wife.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

October 4, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 132,431 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Police respond to second shots fired on Oak Street in Columbia, more than 40 shell casing found

October 4, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 400 block of Oak Street around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Gov. Parson completes isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19

October 4, 2020 3:58 PM Sydney Olsen

A spokesperson for the governor announced Sunday Governor Parson finished isolation on Saturday according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Mizzou loses road opener to No. 21 Tennessee

October 3, 2020 3:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

The Mizzou football team lost its road opener 35-12 to No. 21 Tennessee on Saturday. MU is 0-2 to start the season for the first time since 1996. You can watch our full interview with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player above. Shawn Robinson started at quarterback for MU, but he struggled

President Trump could return to the White House as soon as Monday

October 4, 2020 11:07 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) The President’s multidisciplinary medical team said President Trump could be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday. The medical team gave an update outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday around 10:45 a.m. During the update, Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, mentioned they provided the President with oxygen on

President Trump’s physician says he is doing well

October 3, 2020 11:06 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump’s physician, Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley says the President is doing very well Saturday morning. Dr. Conley addressed the nation from Washington D.C. along with the multidisciplinary unit aiding to the President. Officials from the multidisciplinary unit said President Trump’s heart rate and blood pressure are in normal zones. Dr.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

Emergency crews help celebrate WWII veteran’s birthday

October 3, 2020 5:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Ed McComb, a World War II army veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday.

First weekend for CPD parking enforcement downtown

October 3, 2020 7:58 PM Riane Cleveland

This is the first weekend for the Columbia Police Department supervising downtown parking enforcement.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

Patriots vs. Chiefs: postponed due to COVID-19

October 3, 2020 11:12 AM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The New England Patriots postponed Sunday’s game with the Kansas City Chiefs due to one player testing positive for COVID-19. The NFL said the matchup will be rescheduled to either Monday or Tuesday night, as the Patriots could not travel on Saturday. “In consultation with infectious disease experts, both clubs are

Shooting calls frequent this month in Columbia

October 3, 2020 10:33 AM Ben Fein

With several shots fired and heard calls over the past few days, Columbia has already seen eight shots fired or heard calls this month according to dispatch records.

Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband released from jail

October 2, 2020 11:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband has been released from jail.

Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital

October 2, 2020 4:19 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump

Officer to grand jury: No search of Breonna Taylor’s home

October 2, 2020 11:37 AM Associated Press

A law enforcement officer says police did not end up searching Breonna Taylor’s apartment on the day she was shot and killed by police who had arrived with a search warrant.

Moniteau County traffic stop leads to arrest on drug charges

October 2, 2020 10:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A traffic stop due to speeding leads to a an arrest in Moniteau County for drug charges. According to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 50 just east of Wieneke Branch Road. Deputies made contact with the driver and observed marijuana inside the