Early voting sets records in Mid-Missouri, across the country
Across the nation, voter turnouts have set records with a week until the election.
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Columbia police shut down roundabout after morning crash
Columbia police officers shut down a roundabout on Mexico Gravel Road after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.
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TRUTH ALERT: Clean Missouri back to oppose Amendment 3
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group that supported a successful ballot measure in 2018 is back to oppose one this year. A new ad from Clean Missouri takes aim at Amendment 3. The amendment would ban some lobbyist gifts, lower campaign contribution limits and change the process Missouri will use to redraw state and federal legislative
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City of Columbia needs survey responses for Community Development Block Grant
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is going to receive an additional $737,588 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) due to Congress passing of the CARES Act. City of Columbia Housing Programs Manager Randy Cole says “We are entering into a public engagement and
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Local transportation agencies weigh in on supplies and COVID-19 concerns
As the first snow of 2020 is now here and the effects of COVID-19 still hitting business and some industries, three local transportation agencies said on Monday that luckily their budget for snow and ice removal has not taken a hit from the virus.
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Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At 48, she is likely secure a conservative court majority for years to
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Light precipitation overnight, Tuesday morning slick spots
MONDAY EVENING UPDATE Light drizzle is coming down from Columbia to Jefferson City before 7:00 PM with the steadier rainfall south of Highway 54. Another batch of light snow and sleet is moving in from the west, but not much more accumulation is expected for the rest of tonight. However, temperatures will fall a few
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MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two COVID-19 related deaths; second highest number of deaths in mid-Missouri
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rain delays treatment of Columbia roads as wintry mix falls
Rain that mixed in with the snow Monday made it impractical to apply anti-freezing treatment to Columbia’s road, an official said.
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No one injured after gun fired during reported Columbia home invasion
Police are investigating after a man reported an intruder firing a gun during an early Saturday home invasion.
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Reports of icy conditions in Boone County on Monday morning
Boone County first responders said five vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash near Sturgeon.
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Mizzou football player dismissed following arrest over the weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maurice Massey is no longer a member of the Mizzou football team following his arrest over the weekend, according to a team spokesman. “Maurice Massey has been dismissed from the Mizzou Football program for a violation of team rules,” Mizzou spokesman Shawn Davis said. “Since electing to opt out of the 2020
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MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for winter weather conditions
The Missouri Department of Transportation says there are a number of things drivers need to keep in mind as winter weather makes its first push of the year into mid-Missouri.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,043 new COVID-19 cases on the state dashboard Sunday.
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Police respond to homicide in south Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to shots heard in the 300 block of West Brookside Lane around 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The man was identified as 17-year-old Bryant R. Wilks II of Columbia. Officers, investigators and detectives
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Police confirm shots fired on McKee Street
Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.
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Mizzou football beats Kentucky for second straight win
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team beat Kentucky 20-10 on Saturday to improve to 2-2 on the season. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak against the Wildcats. Larry Rountree led the Tigers with 126 yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries. Connor Bazelak was steady at quarterback. The redshirt freshman was 21/30 for
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Man receives serious injuries in Cole County crashes
A 60-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services added 2,918 new cases of COVID-19, 113 deaths and 24,470 tests on the state dashboard.
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Parents of students with individualized education programs testify to state leaders
The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from families struggling with online school, especially parents with kids who have individual education programs on Friday.
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