8 staff members hurt in southeast Missouri prison attack
The Missouri Department of Corrections says eight prison officers were hurt in an attack at a prison in the southeastern part of the state.
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WATCH: Coronavirus vaccine clinics open across Mid-Missouri
Randolph, Pettis and Audrain counties will hold mass vaccination clinics Friday for residents in Phase 1B, tiers one and two of the vaccine plan.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Marjorie Taylor Greene be expelled from Congress?
Freshman U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is embroiled in a controversy over her old social media posts, some of which endorsed extreme ideas such as killing Democratic leaders.
Continue Reading Expert advice on what to do and not to do before and after your coronavirus vaccination
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With more vaccines becoming available throughout the state, and mass vaccination clinics opening, health care workers feel the public need to know important do’s and don’ts to consider. Margaret Day will the MU Health Department vaccine committee provides advice for before, after and during your vaccination. Register in your location with contact
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Former California, Mo. officers file lawsuit against city after being ‘wrongfully discharged’
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three former California Missouri police officers filed a lawsuit against the department this week. According to court documents, former officers Jared Allen, Nick Stobbart were fired and Christopher Tew quit the police department after they reported criminal evidence being mishandled. The trio claim in court filings that the police chief, captain, and
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Vehicle chase ends in fiery crash in Callaway County
According to officials at the scene, the chase started near the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia and the vehicle had stolen license plates on it.
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Columbia man charged with 2nd-degree murder after overdose investigation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of the suspect’s name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A September 2020 overdose investigation leads to charges of 2nd-degree murder for a Columbia man already in custody. Columbia police began the investigation on Sept. 4, 2020 after they responded to a 29-year-old man in cardiac arrest. While on scene, police
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MU student removed from campus for harassment, alleged use of racial slur
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri student affairs is reporting a student was removed from campus after an overnight incident involving harassment and the alleged use of a racial slur. According to a release by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Stackman, MU police responded to a report of an intoxicated student harassing two other
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Trial scheduled for Iberia woman accused of poisoning husband
IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Iberia woman accused of poisoning her husband could head to trial later this year. The trial for Amy Murray is scheduled to start on October 4th at the Miller County courthouse. Joshua died from the antifreeze before Amy set fire to the bed Joshua’s body was lying on, according to court
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Some Missouri lawmakers get vaccine doses meant for others
A spokesman for the Missouri Democratic Party confirmed that lawmakers from both major parties got in line for the shots, which were intended for other state workers.
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Man arrested in Missouri in attack on US Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who was accused of taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol was arrested Thursday. FBI agents and Springfield police took Zachary Martin into custody without incident on federal charges of unlawful activities on Capitol Grounds, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in the Capitol building. No court documents
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1st time vaccination rate is 7.4%
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MU Health plans to vaccinate 1k people per day by early February
The goal is among the information that will be presented to a UM Board of Curators committee by Dr. Richard Barohn, MU’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs. The open meeting begins at 1 p.m.
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No children hurt in Columbia school bus crash
Columbia Public Schools is reporting no one was injured after a wreck involving a bus and a vehicle.
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Boone County prosecutors drop murder charge for man accused in fatal downtown shooting
Boone County prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against a man accused in the killing of a Sturgeon man in July 2020.
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Tax season could expose unemployment fraud cases
This tax season experts are warning the public about signs that they’ve been victims of identity or tax fraud with a pandemic-related twist.
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Cole County officials plan to vaccinate 2,000 next week
Cole County leaders say officials are planning to hold a coronavirus vaccination clinic for area residents next week.
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Some Columbia roads see lasting impacts after winter weather
Some roads in and around Columbia are seeing some lasting impacts from Wednesday’s winter weather.
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State of the State address comes amid COVID-19 concerns in capitol, increased vaccines across Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson began the annual State of the State address by touting Missouri’s success in fighting COVID-19, but some were opposed to even having the address in person. Just hours before the 3 p.m. address, the venue was changed from the House Chambers to the Senate Chambers across the capitol.
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Boone County Columbia Health Department will randomly draw names for vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will provide left over doses of Pfizer vaccine to individuals in Tier 2 of Phase 1B who are on the waiting list after completing the online survey. The health department will randomly draw names of those who are on the vaccine waiting list to come to their
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