QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will President Biden’s gas tax holiday proposal pass Congress?
President Joe Biden proposed a three-month pause on collecting federal fuel taxes. However, he’ll need congressional approval to do it.
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Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission
The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.
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Columbia firefighters to get raise after collective bargaining agreement
The agreement was approved during last night’s city council meeting.
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Road crews to begin road repair work in southwest Columbia neighborhood
Boone County crews are getting ready to make repairs to a neighborhood just southwest of Columbia.
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Fulton police warn against counterfeit carnival wristbands
The Fulton police are warning Fulton Street Fair goers of counterfeit wristbands.
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Missouri secretary of state warns about an increase in Mexico timeshare scams
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is warning about a recent increase in schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico.
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Boone County will begin Lake of the Woods Road asphalt repair and overlay project on Monday
Crews will begin work at 7 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. on July 1.
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Callaway County man charged after allegedly attacking, threatening neighbors with a gun
A man in Callaway County was arrested for attacking his neighbors and threatening them with a gun.
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Columbia man denied bond in dog mutilation case
A Columbia man accused of mutilating his dog was denied bond.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 84 new COVID cases; nearing 47,000 total COVID cases
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Crocker R-II school district cancels final two days of summer school due to threat
A school district in Pulaski County has canceled the final two days of summer school after it sent students home early Wednesday because of a threat, according to posts on a district Facebook page.
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Columbia charity sees increase in assistance requests as rent prices soar
Those looking for a home are having a particularly challenging summer as rent and temperatures are increasing.
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Local business owner says proposed gas tax holiday could benefit consumers
Biden will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until September, according to reports.
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Audrain County official named to a national advisory group on radiation preparedness
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Health Department emergency planner and public information officer has been named to a national advisory group through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Radiation Preparedness Advisory Group. Chris Newbrough has been appointed to a 2-year term that begins on July 1. “I’m very honored to
Continue ReadingOutside group seeks to draw independent candidate into Missouri Senate race to succeed Blunt with big money pledge
By Sara Murray, CNN A super PAC is looking to funnel millions of dollars behind an independent candidate in the race to succeed retiring Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, as conservatives worry over disgraced ex-Gov. Eric Greitens potentially winning the GOP nomination later this summer. The outside spending group, led by former Republican US Sen. John
Continue ReadingBiden calls for 3-month suspension of gas tax but faces long odds of getting Congress on board
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until the end of September, framing the move as necessary to provide relief to American consumers but itself not enough to resolve the problem of surging energy prices.
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Camdenton man accused of sex crimes against child
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a Camdenton man accused of child sex crimes. Richard S. Bennett, 32, is charged with felony counts of second-degree statutory rape and incest. Camden County deputies arrested Bennett on Tuesday. Deputies said their investigation into Bennett started after the Camden County Sheriff’s
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are social media companies’ content standards flawed?
After his “RINO-hunting” campaign ad was pulled from Facebook and slapped with a disclaimer on Twitter, Senate candidate Eric Greitens went after “Big Tech.”
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Jefferson City Council appoints new police chief at meeting Tuesday
The City Council of Jefferson City is expected to meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., after city offices were closed for Juneteenth.
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Holliday man charged after allegedly attacking a man at a hotel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holliday man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting another man at the Welcome Inn on Thursday night. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Joshua Kandler with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, second-degree assault, tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution and first-degree property damage. On Thursday at 11:15 p.m.,
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