Columbia traffic will be impacted by MU and CPS students returning
Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.
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Pentagon chief says ‘no intelligence indicating an insider threat’ to inauguration as FBI vets National Guard
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said Monday that there is “no intelligence indicating an insider threat” to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, though National Guard members arriving in Washington are being vetted by law enforcement. Miller’s statement comes hours after the head of the DC National Guard said that the FBI is vetting troops involved
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MONDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri continues free COVID-19 community testing across state
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hotel chain cancels fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing Capitol riot
Loews Hotel Group has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, saying it’s opposed to “all who supported and incited” the deadly riot at the US Capitol. “In light of recent events we have informed the host of this event that it will no longer be held at our hotel in Orlando or
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State launches Phase 1B Tier 2 coronavirus vaccinations
People in Tier 2 of Missouri’s vaccination Phase 1B can start getting vaccinated Monday.
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Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return
University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.
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Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book
Sen. Josh Hawley has found a new publisher after his book was dropped by Simon & Schuster in the wake of the siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
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Elderly man receives life-threatening injuries from Fulton apartment fire
Fulton fire firefighters say an elderly man has life-threatening injuries after an early morning apartment fire.
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Jefferson City officials bracing for potential protests Wednesday as nationwide unrest continues
Some state workers received an email asking them to work from home on Wednesday because of the potential protests near the Missouri Capitol.
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City of California investigating operations of police department
A letter sent out from the city on Sunday said the investigation is addressing allegations relating to the safety of police department evidence brought forward by a former officer.
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Man sent to University Hospital following serious crash in Moniteau County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports James Bowen, 63, was sent to the hospital after a crash in Moniteau County.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
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State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence
State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.
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Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake
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Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day
City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.
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Man arrested after short chase in Gasconade County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Christopher Grant is recovering in the Franklin County Jail after flipping his vehicle following a police chase in Owensville. Owensville Police allegedly initiated the pursuit for Grant’s outstanding warrants. Grant lost control of his vehicle after entering a curve at a high rate of speed. The vehicle began skidding before striking a
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings
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Woman arrested after barricading herself inside of home on Carol Drive
The Columbia Police Department responded to Carol Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Missouri woman charged for taking part in last week’s riot at US Capitol
SULLIVAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri woman is facing federal charges for her part in last week’s riot at the US Capitol. 21-year-old Emily Hernandez of Sullivan is charged with the following five counts: knowingly entering of remaining in any restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business, steal, sell, convey
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Road crews out in full force as snowfall continues
Boone and Cole County road crews are out and working to improve driving conditions as snow continues to fall in Mid-Missouri.
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