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U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said this week that he will not seek another term in 2022.
Continue ReadingU.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said this week that he will not seek another term in 2022.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia police are investigating a situation on the 400 block of Ripley. An ABC 17 News crew reports crime scene tape has gone up at a location on Ripley. ABC 17 News crew reports seeing someone being taken off by EMS on a stretcher. ABC 17 News will
Continue ReadingInformation about the plan was shared during a meeting with vaccine distributors and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department has been working to review disparities in traffic stops among certain groups of the community.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a second man in connection with a February killing in west Columbia. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release that deputies arrested Malik Townsend, 22, of Columbia, for the murder of Jakob Cole. Cole died after being shot in the 4700 block of
Continue ReadingROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Today’s strong winds may have caused another grass fire in western Boone County. Firefighters responded to the area off of Highway 40 near Rocheport around 11:30 a.m. Boone Electric Cooperative reports a power line came detached from an insulator that caused the fire. A spokeswoman says the windy conditions may have caused
Continue ReadingThe U.S. House is expected to vote on and approve the $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus package known as The American Rescue Plan this week.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of the MKT Trail will be closed Thursday, for maintenance. The affected trail is west of the trailhead at Scott Boulevard, near the 3.5-mile marker. MKT Temporary ClosureDownload Crews will be working to repair an unstable slope. The trail will be closed to ensure safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The
Continue ReadingAn early Tuesday morning fire in Sedalia destroyed a body shop and damaged neighboring businesses.
Continue ReadingIt’s the second time in two weeks that the K-8 building has been evacuated because of threats.
Continue ReadingCole County prosecutors filed charges against one woman after she was arrested on suspicion of trying to run over another person with her car.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri System launched a new website Tuesday that puts online courses from all four system schools in one place.
Continue ReadingMost students will return to CPS schools five days a week but some will remain online.
Continue ReadingA study from Brookings Institute said working parents are the key to recovering from the pandemic.
Continue ReadingPolice were called before 9 a.m. to the 1700 block of Claudell Lane for a report of shots fired.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents interested in voting in the April 6 school and municipal election will have to register by Wednesday. Boone County residents can register to vote at the Boone County Government Center located at 9th and Ash streets in Columbia from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. They can also
Continue ReadingSeveral states are rolling back their mask mandates.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will
Continue ReadingEducators in Missouri can try to schedule an appointment at certain pharmacies participating in the CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program after the White House asked teachers and staff to be prioritized.
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