Contractors with Columbia Public Works to begin pavement maintenance on Wednesday
Crews plan to work daily from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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New 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline benefits and risks explained
It now only takes three numbers 9-8-8 to reach a trained mental health professional across the state but some people on the internet are saying there are some risks.
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Fulton man pleads guilty in federal court to secretly recording teen victims
Craig Michael Glover, 52, faces 15 years in prison.
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Man allegedly operating unlicensed daycare and abusing children denied bond
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who allegedly operated an unlicensed daycare is charged with abusing children and has been denied bond. Leland Bryan appeared for his arraignment Tuesday where the court denied any changes to his bond status. Bryan is accused of sexually abusing some of the children he cared for at his home in
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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable housing as inflation keeps prices high
Habitat for Humanity volunteers were working in the sweltering summer heat on Tuesday to build a home for a family they don’t even know.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reporting over half of all counties at medium COVID community level
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Continue ReadingOfficer shot during North Kansas City traffic stop dies from injuries, suspect in custody
By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMOV) — A North Kansas City police officer has died from his injuries after he was shot in the line of duty. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a person of interest has been taken into custody after he shot Officer
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Crash at Highway 63 and Loy Martin blocking traffic
Watch a live shot of the scene in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a vehicle crash on southbound Highway 63 at Loy Martin that is blocking the road. Officials say to use caution, avoid areas if possible and choose an alternate route.
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Prosecutors charge Columbia man following weekend shooting
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man following a weekend shooting. James A. Tatum III, 32, is charged in Boone County with felony counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The shooting happened outside several
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Woman hurt in WaveRunner crash at Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Troopers responded to the Lake of the Ozarks Monday afternoon following a WaveRunner crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in Linn Creek Cove around 5:45 p.m. Troopers said Emme G. Thompson, 20, of Sunrise Beach, was jumping wakes with the WaveRunner when another WaveRunner crashed into
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Columbia city council addresses ARPA fund survey results
The city sent out a survey to the community to see what areas they would like to see the second half of the second half of the funds on.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the homeless be allowed to use the Wabash Bus Station as a shelter due to the weather?
The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night.
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Jefferson City approves funding to give employee raises, a one-time $2,500 payment
The city council of Jefferson City approved several requests for more than $5 million of the ARPA funds.
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Teen to be charged as adult after fatal February shooting
Another teenager who is accused of being involved in a February shooting that left a teen dead on McKee Street is being charged as an adult.
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Hallsville police looking for man after Saturday traffic stop; drugs seized
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday at 9:07 p.m., Hallsville police pulled over a red Chevrolet Cobalt in the parking lot of Tribble Park. Police say, Justin Martin, 24, of Columbia, was driving and got out of the vehicle and ran through the park and a resident’s yard before getting away. Ali Taylor, 21, of Boonville,
Continue Reading Labor shortage is affecting emergency services response times
An ongoing labor shortage is to blame for longer response times for emergency services in both 911 dispatchers and Columbia Police Department.
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Downtown business owners express concerns about overnight camping at Wabash to City Council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night. Members of The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) shared a letter about proposed recommendations to the shelter at the Wabash Bus Station. Downtown CID Executive Director Nickie Davis outlines concerns on behalf of business
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Sweet Springs man seriously injured in Saline County wreck
A Sweet Springs man was seriously injured after a crash on Highway 20 at 2:30 p.m. west of Marshall in Saline county.
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Go COMO transit expanding gold route beginning Aug. 1
Effective Aug. 1, Go COMO transit will provide service to 10 new bus stops on the gold route, giving riders increased access to Columbia.
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Mizzou football opens up SEC Media Days in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team opened up the first day of SEC Media Days in Atlanta on Monday by speaking with local reporters. The focus of the team continues to be on building Eli Drinkwitz’s culture. “I think going into year three there’s a lot more routine and foundation in our program,” Drinkwitz
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