Driver arrested after crash early Monday morning in east Columbia
Troopers at the scene said the car crossed the center of the roadway and overturned.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Supreme Court put workplace vaccination mandates on hold?
Some states, including Missouri, and business groups argued Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court that a vaccine-or-test requirement for large workplaces and another for many health care workers should be put on hold.
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Over 400 tests administered at a community COVID-19 testing event in Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A one-day COVID testing event had Missourians in their cars lined up in the Jefferson City American Legion parking lot waiting to get tested. Nanda Nunnelly, the owner of NextGen Diagnostics Services said well over 400 tests were administered on Sunday. The event took place Sunday from 10am until 6pm Sunday. People
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No one hurt after car crashed into building in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One car crashed into Columbia Liquor on N. Providence Rd. around 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. According to ABC 17 Crews on scene Columbia police and Columbia fire responded to the crash. Officials said there were no apparent injuries. At this time it is not clear what caused the crash, Columbia police are
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SUNDAY UPDATES: More than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in Missouri since Friday
On Sunday, the state of Missouri reported 17,147 new COVID-19 cases and 3,552 antigen cases since Friday. The state of Missouri is now reporting a total of 891,287 COVID-19 cases, and 209,824 total antigen cases. According to the dashboard 10 new deaths were also recorded, bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic
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State to host community COVID-19 testing event in Jefferson City on Sunday
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is set to host a community COVID-19 testing event in Jefferson City Saturday, according to its website.
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Moberly man seriously hurt after being thrown out of car in Boone County crash
BOONE CO. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously hurt after being thrown out of a car during a Boone County crash on Saturday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 47-year-old Ryan Cobb was driving along Highway 124 near Route U when his Jeep Cherokee went off the right side of the
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INSIDER BLOG: Ice potential Saturday
SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been further extended for all of Mid-Missouri. The warmup may be delayed by cloud cover today, keeping more areas below freezing into the early afternoon. SETUP Southerly flow will bring us a warmup for the weekend, but it will also bring a surge in moisture on Saturday.
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Columbia plow crews to treat roads ahead of potential freezing rain
The City of Columbia is set to have a 17-person crew in at 6 a.m. Saturday morning due to concerns that morning rain may create icy conditions.
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Man found guilty after being pulled over in stolen vehicle in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County prosecutor is reporting a Jefferson City man was found guilty after he was pulled over in a stolen vehicle in June 2021. An officer spotted the vehicle at a gas station that was reported stolen out of Saline County. Prosecutor Locke Thompson says that Justin Atterberry was found
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS reporting free at-home test kits delayed to Wednesday
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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RET. Navy SEAL Captain announces run for Missouri Fourth Congressional District
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Navy Seal Captain and former Lee’s Summit Police Officer Bill Irwin announced he is running for Congress. “Today I am announcing my campaign for US Congress to push back against the lies and cons of socialism and oppressive government. I’ve been told we need experienced politicians and only experienced politicians
Continue Reading Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Central Missouri
A 17-person Columbia Public Works crew will report at 8 a.m. Saturday to apply treatment to first- and second-priority routes, according to a news release.
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Fire damages house north of Columbia early Friday
A Boone County home suffered several thousand dollars in damage in a fire Friday morning.
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Supreme Court appears poised to block Biden’s vaccine and testing rules for businesses
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Friday appeared ready to reject one of President Joe Biden’s most aggressive attempts so far to combat the spread of Covid-19 — a vaccine or testing requirement aimed at large businesses.
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Officials say man chasing dog killed in crash that involved Columbia driver
Officials say a man who was chasing a dog on Interstate 70 west of St. Louis was fatally hit by a car driven by a Columbia woman.
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Elledge sentenced to 28 years in prison
A Boone County judge has sentenced Joseph Elledge to 28 years in prison for the murder Mengqi Ji.
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Judge approves change of venue request in child death case
Prosecutors have charged Kourtney Aumen and three other people in the December 2020 death of 4-year-old Jessica Mast.
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Kaiser teen accused of running from police hurt after crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kaiser teenager was hurt after a crash on eastbound Highway 54 in Camden County on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 11:50 p.m. near the 117.6-mile marker. Troopers said the 15-year-old driver was thrown from the car after he failed to go around
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you believe fraud affected the 2020 presidential election?
Many call it the “Big Lie” — the claim pushed by former president Donald Trump and his allies that the election was rigged in favor of President Joe Biden.
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