Half of all home fires happen in the dark cold of the period between December and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Two people died in a Chariton County house fire on Sunday though it wasn’t yet clear what started the blaze.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, that joy can quickly be replaced with stress. This year, the Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri says the need for food in our area is growing. At the same time, the amount of
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The second of two teen sisters who went missing over the weekend in Gasconade County has been found.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for continuance was filed during a bond hearing Monday for the man accused of killing two people in November at a Jefferson City bar. A bond hearing was held for Damien Davis, 35, on Monday at the Cole County Circuit Court. A preliminary hearing is set for 1 p.m.
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Ameren Missouri is piloting a program that it says will help people with housing difficulties get back on their feet.
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It’s the time of year when police warn people about package theft and the news features video doorbell images of what have become known as “porch pirates.”
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Two people, a 17-year-old boy and his grandmother, died in a house fire in Salisbury early Sunday morning.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Sawdust Studios, a Columbia business gave the community an opportunity to show their creativity and also help raise money for a student program at the University of Missouri. A total of $655 was raised. The studio held a holiday event at its community woodworking shop from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at
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TODAY: Clouds linger through the day, though a peek at sunshine is possible. This will keep temperatures in the 40s this afternoon as we dry out. TOMORROW: Monday remains mostly dry, with more breaks in the clouds. This helps highs reach near 50, and temperatures won’t fall much into the overnight hours as a low
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested two women believed to be responsible for stealing numerous packages from Columbia residents’ porches. Kendall Gillespie, 25, and Jana Gardner, 43, were arrested yesterday. The two Columbia residents were arrested for stealing, fraudulent use of a debit/credit card and possession of a controlled substance. CPD said officers
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After more than a decade, the border war returned to Columbia. With crowds of fans following their teams, the sports rivalry between Missouri and Kansas is benefiting local businesses. Jason Paetzold, the owner of Bud’s Classic Barbecue, said the restaurant’s numbers have been similar to what they would see on a football game day. “Anytime
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face their rival, the Kansas Jayhawks at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Large crowds of people are expected to attend and the Missouri State Highway says the game will also cause some traffic impacts. Troopers say, if you plan to attend Saturday’s game, there are a few tips
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TODAY: Showers south of I-70 coming to an end by midmorning. Clouds linger today, keeping highs in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Chilly to start with lows around freezing. Sunshine returns to bring highs back to near 50. EXTENDED: Monday stays sunny for the first half, with highs likely reaching the 50s again. Clouds return late in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two prominent Mid-Missouri cities, Columbia and Jefferson City, are planning to discuss the possibility of adding a 3% local sales tax for recreational marijuana at their next City Council meetings. Amendment 3 was approved by Missouri voters during the Nov. 8 election with more than 53% of votes in favor. Missouri residents
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is actively trying to fill its ongoing staffing shortage by adding more training opportunities. “We have several opportunities here,” Capt. Brian Leer said. “We need the help.” The department currently has 34 vacancies: Five control room officers;11 detention officers14 deputy sheriffs or deputy sheriff trainees;Two service
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AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, woman suffered moderate injuries in a Friday crash at the intersection of Route JJ and Highway 812. Lois Runnels, 78, was taken to University Hospital by ambulance after Taylor Truss drove her 2021 Ford E350 crossed the centerline and sideswiped Runnels’ 2012 Toyota Highlander going the opposite direction,
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri photographer is suing a major media company over the use of her photo. Stephanie Campbell sued Gannett Media and more than 220 of its affiliated newspapers – including the Columbia Daily Tribune – Friday in Federal Court. The lawsuit is over Gannett’s use of a photo Campbell took of
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As flu season continues, representatives from MU Health Care and Boone Hospital said they’re seeing a larger demand for antibiotics. As a result, some local pharmacies are struggling to keep them in stock. Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy is one of three Columbia pharmacies experiencing shortages. The pharmacist in charge at Kilgore’s said for the past month,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of throwing a woman off a bridge and killing her had an arraignment hearing on Monday. Jessie Williams, 32, is accused of pushing Kaylen Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near Clark Lane and killing her on Oct. 4. Schmit, 24, fell 38 feet into a wooded area and died hours later at a
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Lincoln University’s board of curators approved extra payments for about 300 workers during a special meeting Thursday.
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