Man dead after standoff in Phelps County
The St. James Police Department said one man is dead after he barricaded himself in a home Wednesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should daylight saving time be permanent?
Some members of Congress have suggested making daylight saving time permanent.
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Mizzou football to host full capacity games this fall
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics announced that Faurot Field will return to full capacity for the 2021 football season. With capacity being more than 62,000 people, the program said it will have a , “continued dialogue with the University’s medical experts and public health officials.” An MU spokesperson said that the athletics team will continue
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Crews working to put out house fire west of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District is on the scene of a fire on the 4400 block of W. Rockhampton Circle. An ABC 17 News crew is on scene reporting multiple trucks are on scene. ABC 17 News will update with new information as it becomes available.
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New FBI reports shows Missourians lost over $100 million last year from internet crimes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The FBI released a new report on the ‘Internet Crime Complaint Center 2020 Internet Crime Report,’ the report also shows statistics for regarding COVID-19 scam complaints. The FBI took information from 791,790 complaints of suspected internet crime—an increase of more than 300,000 complaints from 2019—and reported losses exceeding $4.2 billion. The report
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking another round of strong storms Wednesday
The ABC 17 Stormtrack weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Wednesday with the threat of severe storms returning.
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Park officials warn people to stay out of flooded waters and be cautious of flooded areas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Parks and Recreation, common areas that tend to flood are along the MKT Trail, The Hinkson Creek Trail, and the Grindstone Nature Area. It says as of Wednesday afternoon, most of those places were underwater. The Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation Mike Griggs says visitors should watch out
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Health experts move toward shorter social distancing standards in schools
A new study released in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that it is safe for schools to open with 3 feet for social distancing as long as students, teachers and staff wear masks.
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Jefferson City leaders and power companies discussing safety during power outages
Mayor Carrie Tergin said she wanted the Cole County Emergency Management Office and power companies to sit down together to go over what the public should know if something were to happen.
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Drivers urged to avoid water as heavy rain leads to flooded roads
Several roads around Mid-Missouri were closed Wednesday and a flood warning was in effect for a Missouri River tributary in Boone County as more storms threatened the area.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Nearly 25 percent of Boone County has received first coronavirus vaccine shot
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boone County judge orders bond investigation for Waffle House homicide suspect
Robinson will continue to be held without bond in the Boone County Jail.
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Flood advisory issued for Boone, Audrain counties
Boone County Fire is asking drivers to look out for low lying areas Wednesday as storms roll into Mid-Missouri.
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Jefferson City man killed in Tuesday crash on Range Line
Columbia police say a 46-year-old Jefferson City resident died Tuesday after being hit by a car while lying on Range Line Street.
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Latest federal report shows Missouri worst in nation for COVID-19 cases due to mistake in reporting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri is currently ranked number one in the nation for worst cases of COVID-19; however, this is a mistake. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload The latest state profile report showed 85,151 new cases of COVID-19 with a 3,314% increase from the previous week. According to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard there are 484,531 total
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you received your stimulus payment?
The IRS’s Get My Payment website has told many Americans asking about their stimulus payments that they’ll receive the money Wednesday. However, many people could see delays in getting their payments for a variety of reasons. Have you received your stimulus payment? Vote in the poll below.
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Camden County murder suspect faces other criminal charges after wreck
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County murder suspect is facing other charges after a Feb. 12 crash. According to court documents, Timothy Evans was allegedly involved in a head-on crash with an RV on Hwy 5 north of Pier 31 road. When police arrived on scene, they found an RV had crashed into a
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Local health and travel leaders urge caution when making spring break plans
The CDC is still recommending people do not travel during the pandemic, as it increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: CoMoHelps report on pandemic relief, impact on local nonprofits
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Missourians await IRS tax refunds and stimulus checks
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is
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