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Doctors from Boonville hospital to work at new clinic

June 22, 2020 5:44 PM Matthew Sanders

Two family doctors from Pinnacle Regional Hospital will work at University of Missouri Health Care’s new Boonville clinic when it opens next month.

Cole County Health Department reminds residents COVID-19 pandemic is not over

June 22, 2020 1:49 PM Zola Crowder

The amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cole County went from 57 to 61 between Tuesday and Saturday.

Documents: Douglass Park shooter carried a rifle

June 22, 2020 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Witnesses told police they saw the person who shot a man in the leg Friday in central Columbia carrying a rifle in Douglass Park.

New Columbia/Boone County health order to go into effect Tuesday as cases continue climb

June 22, 2020 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia and Boone County will see a new health order go into effect on Tuesday despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Two killed in Howard County single-vehicle crash

June 22, 2020 9:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say two people were killed in a Howard County single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon.

Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes

June 21, 2020 7:23 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit

SUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

June 21, 2020 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.

One person in custody after 12-year-old struck by vehicle

June 21, 2020 4:28 PM Sydney Olsen

Police took 30-year-old Seleste Renee Haynes of Camdenton into custody on Saturday after they allegedly struck a 12-year-old child with a vehicle.

Father’s Day youth baseball tournament in full swing

June 21, 2020 10:25 AM Ben Fein

As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to ease, youth baseball returned to Columbia this weekend.

Hy-Vee recalls bagged salad over contamination concerns

June 21, 2020 9:03 AM Katie Greathouse

Hy-Vee is recalling salad over potential contamination concerns.

One arrested for Douglass Park shooting

June 19, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Police arrested a 19-year-old for a shooting at Douglass Park on Friday night.

Juneteenth organizers speak out about Columbia shooting

June 20, 2020 9:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Juneteenth organizers speak out as one man was shot after the event ended Friday at Douglass Park in Columbia.

SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County

June 20, 2020 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

Two teens shot in south Columbia

June 20, 2020 2:36 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after two people were shot in south Columbia Saturday morning. Law enforcement responded to a call for shots fired near the 500 block of South Scott Boulevard around 2 a.m. A police department news release said the two victims, 13- and 16-years-old, went to the hospital in two separate

Callaway County-based political candidates face drug charges

June 19, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County couple running for different political offices face felony drug charges. The Callaway County prosecutor charges Adela and Aaron Wisdom on Thursday with manufacture of a controlled substance and attempted tampering with evidence. Law enforcement claim the couple tried to burn 22 marijuana plants they had on their property

State gets federal grant to expand COVID-19 mental health services

June 19, 2020 7:18 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will get millions of dollars to expand mental health services to those affected by COVID-19. The Department of Mental Health announced Thursday that the state will get $2.3 million as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Crisis Counseling Program. The program helps people “recovering from the

Charges dropped after Missouri man accused of threatening victims with nude photos

June 19, 2020 6:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A Cuba, Missouri man was booked Thursday into the Boone County Jail on allegations that he threatened to post nude photos and videos of other people.

Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM Ben Fein

A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.

Columbia man charged with having child pornography

June 19, 2020 5:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County deputies arrested a Columbia man Friday after a raid on his home in which they allegedly found images and a video of children having sex.

Cases of protesters hit by vehicles forwarded to Boone County prosecutor

June 19, 2020 4:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Friday that they have submitted reports to the Boone County prosecutor’s office in the cases of two protesters hit by vehicles and are now investigating further.