American Rescue Plan funding on Missouri lawmakers’ agenda for Monday
Lawmakers in Jefferson City have one week to decide how they want to spend $2.7 billion in federal funding in the 2023 state budget.
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$1.8 million dollar gift given to the college of business at Mizzou
The gift from Sue and Irl Engelhardt carries on the support to first-generation, rural college students seeking a business education.
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Fiery crash reported in Montgomery County; one person has minor injuries
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Officer reported a fiery crash at Highway 161 and Sunbeam Road.
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Insider Blog: Heavy rain and isolated strong winds possible overnight
The first round of showers and storms that brought heavy rain to Mid-Missouri Friday afternoon have exited to the east, leaving us with a quiet Friday evening. Temperatures remain in the lower 60s with cloud cover sticking around for much of the area. We’re keeping a close eye on a strong low pressure system out
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Police: FedEx worker upset at boss fired rounds near Columbia apartment complex
Police arrested a Columbia man Thursday in the area of a shots-fired incident at The Domain apartment complex.
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State agency to leave federal student loan program
The Missouri Department of Higher Education said Friday that it will exit a federal student loan program that last issued loans in 2010 because of a continued freeze on student loan payments.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 18 new COVID cases; state reports low COVID-19 community level for the county
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gravois Mills man charged after stabbing in Morgan County
A Gravois Mills man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stabbed a Versailles man on Wednesday.
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Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies will join a nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will partner with police departments from Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, the University of Missouri, and Truman VA Hospital for events at several locations. Collection Site Locator On Friday, law
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Benton County Sheriff’s deputy, former Warsaw police chief dies from suspected natural causes
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputy died from suspected natural causes on Thursday night. Deputies said Benton County Central Dispatch was notified just after 8:05 p.m. about an unresponsive man in a vehicle parked at the Walmart in Warsaw. The sheriff’s office identified the man as Cpl. David Jones, 65, of
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Man who shot self in Cole County Jail sentenced to prison
A Jefferson City man who shot himself while he was confined in the Cole County Jail was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday.
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Moser’s to open new store in Columbia next week
Moser’s will open its newest supermarket in Westbury Village, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive, at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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Property damage reported after shooting on McBaine Avenue
The Columbia Police Department confirmed early Friday morning shots had been fired on McBaine Avenue, after officers had responded just before 2:30 a.m.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should SNAP recipients be allowed to use benefits at restaurants?
This week the Missouri Senate debated a bill that would allow people who receive SNAP benefits — commonly known as food stamps — to use them at restaurants.
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Shots fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard, MU authorities say
Authorities at the University of Missouri reported Thursday that shots were fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard.
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Jenna Redel nominated by Boone County Democrats to be the county’s next treasurer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Democratic Committee has nominated Jenna Redel as the Democratic candidate to fill the unexpired term of Boone County Treasurer. The election to fill the unexpired term will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Jenna Redel is a well-qualified professional who will excel as our next Boone County Treasurer,” says Chair
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Second-degree murder trial rescheduled for August
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second-degree murder trial has been rescheduled after it was delayed earlier this week. The trial date for Michael Stapleton has been set for August 23. Stapelton is charged with second-degree murder and other charges in the 2019 death of Myron Woods. Stapleton was in the car with the two victims using
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Lawmakers evaluate priorities with two weeks left of the Missouri legislative session
The last day of the legislative session moves closer by the minute, but lawmakers in Jefferson City are no closer to passing some of the bills that have been on the docket since January.
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Trial dates set for Columbia man accused of a November shooting at Vibez Lounge
Dates have been released for the rescheduled trial of a Columbia man accused of a November shooting at Vibez Lounge.
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Go COMO route compressions to take place on Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Go COMO announced Thursday afternoon it will be combining some of its bus routes in Columbia Friday due to staffing shortages. Drivers will alternate between the black and orange routes and the red and green routes. Go COMO says routes will operate similar to how they do on Saturdays and says those
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