Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19
Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.
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Judge will take time to decide whether Columbia officer will go to trial
A Boone County judge will take time to consider whether to send a Columbia police officer charged in a 4-year-old’s death to trial.
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WATCH: Boone County receives 36 mask ordinance complaints in first week
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has received 36 complaints related to a new city mask requirement, the department’s assistant director said Thursday.
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Prosecutor won’t charge Columbia police officer involved in February shooting
A Columbia police officer won’t face charges for shooting at a man accused of driving a speeding truck toward the officer and the officer’s partner earlier this year.
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Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim
The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.
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Fewer people applying for utility assistance because of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Community Action usually sees an increase in people requesting utility assistance every summer because of the high temperatures. CMCA administers money from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families with energy costs. CMCA makes payments directly to utilities on behalf of people in the program. During
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Police: Man arrested after causing crash that shut down Millersburg exit on I-70 East
The Columbia Police Department said a man was arrested after he was involved in a crash that closed the Millersburg exit on Interstate 70 East Wednesday afternoon.
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Columbia police investigate early morning robbery report
A man was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday near Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.
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MSHSAA’s fall guidelines include screenings, limits on gatherings, and social distancing
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) released its COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports on Thursday. High school activities will still go on, as planned, this year, with practices beginning on August 10 and the seasons starting on August 28. MSHSAA’s report said it acknowledges the risks that come with playing
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Two people killed in Osage County crash
Two people were killed in a crash on Highway 63 in Osage County on Wednesday night.
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Experts say to wash cloth masks daily
Health experts said on Wednesday face masks need to be washed or thrown away, depending on the face covering, each day for general hygiene purposes.
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Local lawmakers react to governor’s special session on violent crime
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers across the state have mixed reactions about the special session the governor is calling to address violent crime in Missouri. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor called legislators back to Jefferson City for the session which is scheduled to start July 27. He included it will be narrowly focussed
Continue Reading Police discuss local impact of violent crime special session
Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday there will be a special session beginning July 27 on violent crime in Missouri. The Columbia police chief and the director of the Columbia Police Officers Association say the session could have an impact on local policing.
Continue Reading One dead in Jefferson City shooting
A 35-year-old man died after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Jefferson City.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports second COVID-19 death in a week
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Millersburg exit ramp on Interstate 70 closed after police chase, crash
The Millersburg exit ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound was closed Wednesday afternoon after a crash.
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Crash near Missouri River Bridge closes lane of I-70
The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday afternoon a crash near the Missouri River Bridge closed a westbound lane of Interstate 70.
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Two hurt in Route WW crash
Two people were hurt and Route WW was shut down Wednesday morning just west of El Chaparral Avenue after a two-vehicle crash.
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Gov. Parson calls special session to address statewide violent crime
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a special legislative session to address violent crime in the state during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
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Boone Electric restores power after morning outage
Boone County Electric Cooperative lineworkers were trying to restore power to about 600 customers in the Columbia area Wednesday afternoon.
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