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CPD copes with staffing issues, slower response times; a number of applicants currently going through training

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is dealing with staffing issues that is causing slower response times, according to a CPD sergeant. The City of Columbia, Boone County and Love Columbia held a job fair Wednesday evening that CPD attended, which Sgt. Anthony Bowne said could help the department fill its vacant positions. According

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Columbia Housing and Development Commission receives more than $2 million in requests for housing projects

COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Housing and Development Commission has about $1 million to recommend for housing projects next year. On Wednesday, nine members held an hour-long discussion at City Hall to decide what recommendations they wanted to send to the City Council for the 2025 budget.  Each organization that requested funding was given a score.

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Mid-Missouri group holds protest for 100th straight day asking for peace in Gaza; submits petition calling for ceasefire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area nonprofit held its 100th consecutive protest and vigil outside of Columbia City Hall on Wednesday. For the past 100 days, Peaceworks has held a vigil calling for peace in Gaza. More than 40 people attended Wednesday’s gathering, many of which were from organizations, including Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Charlie

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Government offices to be closed for Juneteenth, trash will be picked up one day later in Columbia, Fulton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Government offices around Mid-Missouri will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a state and federal holiday and offices around Mid-Missouri, including Columbia, Boone County, Jefferson City, Cole County, Fulton, Callaway County and more observe the holiday. A Wednesday press release states that residential curbside pickup will not

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NBA legend Jerry West dies aged 86

By Amy Woodyatt, Jill Martin, Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jerry West – legendary NBA player and inspiration for the league’s current logo – has died, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was 86. The Clippers said West passed away Wednesday morning with his wife Karen by his side. NBA Commissioner

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