COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mix of good weather and Memorial Day weekend has made lakes a popular Missouri destination over the weekend. Thankfully for swimmers, all Missouri state park beaches are open. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website, all 18 beaches on its state-wide map are open to visitors. Each area has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two
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LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) This Memorial Day weekend, The Missouri State Highway Patrol aims to help drivers stay safe while out on the road. This year, over 37 million Americans will be driving to their destinations, according to AAA. That’s 2.7 million more people traveling this year compared to last year. The Senior Vice President of AAA
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City men were arrested Thursday after police said they found 900 fentanyl pills and a stolen gun in their car. According to a press release from Jefferson City Police Department, officers pulled over the car for a traffic stop on Industrial Drive near West McCarty Street. After searching the
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The Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for increased boating traffic for the first big summer holiday –Memorial Day weekend.Â
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CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former city clerk for the City of California was charged Friday after allegedly stealing money from the city in 2022. Jessica Farmer, 42, of California, has been charged with stealing $750 or more, a felony. A criminal summons was issued. An arraignment hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
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NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that travelers are now able to use the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Highway 40 in Howard County, southeast of New Franklin. After closing earlier this year for a bridge deck replacement project, MoDOT was able to reopen the bridge
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the projected debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, four days later than previously estimated.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Offices for Boone, Cole and Callaway counties, among others, will be closed for the holiday. The City of Columbia also said in a press release. For Columbia, residential curbside trash collection will not occur Monday and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Alyssa Galbreath will be the next principal at Battle High School, according to a press release from Columbia Public Schools. Galbreath is currently an assistant principal at Battle High School. Galbreath will take over her new role from Principal Adam Taylor. Taylor was selected to be the district’s executive director of secondary education earlier
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The City of Columbia will have its first pool opening of the season this holiday weekend.
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department said on its social media Thursday that there were no injuries reported in a crash involving a school bus. The crash occurred near the intersection of West Reed Street and Lyle Street in Fulton. Thursday was listed as the last day of school on Fulton Public Schools’ calendar.
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Jefferson City police arrested a man and a woman after a chase Thursday afternoon that ended near Brazito.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Fire Department, a woman has been hospitalized after an incident at a power plant on the University of Missouri’s campus on Friday. ABC 17 News Crews were on the scene around 2:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Elm St. Friday morning and saw multiple fire trucks. A
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The Memorial Day weekend is here and many Americans will use the occasion to travel.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the open seat on the Columbia Board of Education. The list of applicants includes former Board members Jan Mees and Della Streaty-Wilhoit. Former state Rep. Chuck Bayse and John Potter – both ran for a Board seat in the April 4 election – have also applied. Phil Stroessner
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a Nov. 2 shooting on Clark Lane was found guilty Tuesday on all of his charges by a Boone County jury. Noah Solbrekken, 23, was found guilty of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. A sentencing hearing is set for 9
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Franklin County man was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for alleged sex-trafficking activities involving children. On Thursday, the FBI added Donald Eugene Fields II to the list. He is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri between 2013-17. The U.S. District
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