Highway patrol increasing enforcement for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on the road this Memorial Day weekend, starting Friday.
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Jefferson City Police Department adds incentives to bring potential officers in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For some time now, the Jefferson City Police Department has struggled to fill vacant officer positions, but the department was recently given resources to help bring employees in. The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed some incentives that will be included for new hires. Some perks potential candidates could look forward to
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reports 35% increase of COVID cases compared to last week
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
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Boone County man sentenced after Missouri attorney general’s office helps clear sexual assault kit backlog
A Boone County man charged with forcible rape pleaded guilty in court on Friday and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
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Official: Girl told 911 ‘send the police now’ as cops waited
Nearly 20 officers stood in a hallway outside of the classrooms during this week’s attack on a Texas elementary school for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront a gunman, authorities said Friday.
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City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.
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Troopers arrest man accused of shooting at vehicle in Boone County
A Madison, Missouri man could face charges in Boone County after a shooting.
Continue Reading‘We’re in trouble.’ 80 minutes of horror at Robb Elementary School
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Two days before the end of the academic year the students of Robb Elementary School wore their Sunday best for a “Footloose and Fancy” event — a prelude to a long-awaited summer of drive-in movies, lakeside barbecues and trips to amusement parks. Tuesday morning, as 10-year-old fourth graders like Xavier Javier
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Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this holiday weekend?
The unofficial kickoff to summer often sees many Americans on the roads, often heading to outdoor fun spots.
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Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.
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Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident off Providence Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving a knife on Wednesday off of Providence and Nebraska. A Boone County prosecutor has charged D’Shawn McDonald with third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree property damage and
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One person seriously injured after a Miller County wreck
An Ulman man was seriously injured Thursday morning after a wreck on Highway 42 in Miller County.
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Candlelight vigil held to honor mass shooting victims
Community members in Jefferson City will come together for a vigil to remember those who unjustly lost their lives in the recent mass shootings.
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Man killed by police pointed rifle at officer during stop, struggled with PTSD and alcohol
An encounter would ultimately lead to two officers opening fire and killing 32-year-old Clay Willingham.
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Jefferson City police body-worn cameras may cost taxpayers
Jefferson City Police Department is one step closer to getting body-worn cameras for its officers, but there are still some things to be done before a purchase can be made.
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Advocate against boating under the influence shares her story about almost losing her life to an impaired boater
Alcohol is listed as the leading contributing factor in 18 percent of boating deaths in 2020.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 58 new COVID cases over past few days
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Three children, one adult rescued from residential fire on North College Avenue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire department call to a house fire shut down part of a major street near the North Village Arts District. Fire crews received reports of the fire in with people and animals possibly trapped inside. Firefighters were sent a little before 10:30 a.m. to 408 College Ave., near the street’s intersection
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