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Building of Lamine River levee in missing mom search begins
The De Bourgmont Access on the Lamine River in Cooper County closed Tuesday to allow Columbia police to continue searching for a missing Columbia mom, Mengqi Ji.
Continue ReadingThe De Bourgmont Access on the Lamine River in Cooper County closed Tuesday to allow Columbia police to continue searching for a missing Columbia mom, Mengqi Ji.
Continue ReadingThe director of Missouri’s Medicaid program sought to clarify Tuesday how the state is getting COVID-19 case projections and how those estimates are used.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.
Continue ReadingThe Boone County clerk said Tuesday that municipal elections could still have issues after they were postponed because of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon woman was in fair condition Tuesday at University Hospital after a vehicle hit her over the weekend. Tabitha Stark, 26, was flown to the Columbia hospital after an incident Saturday afternoon at an Eldon gas station. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report says Taylor Cotten, 21, of Eldon was repositioning
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care’s Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker live during the morning newscasts Tuesday. Wakefield talked about MU Health Care’s latest efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19 but also return to somewhat of a new normal. He said MU Health Care is prepared for a surge
Continue ReadingA Columbia man pleaded guilty to a murder charge on Monday in connection with a 2018 killing at an apartment complex.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved proposed changes to the budget Monday to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the economy. The city expects a 7 percent reduction in revenue for the general fund. The city predicts a 10 percent reduction in sales tax alone. City staff has recommended making a 7
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.
Continue ReadingMore than 1,400 Ameren Missouri electric customers in the Moberly area were without power Monday afternoon.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 100 acres of the former Boone County fairgrounds property now belongs to the city of Columbia. The Columbia City Council accepted the land on Monday night after months of negotiations with the county. The approval brings in 135 acres of land of the Central Missouri Events Center for use by
Continue ReadingA Jefferson City fitness studio reopened along with many other Cole County businesses Monday, as restrictions for the state and county lessened.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson pointed to large-scale testing at a COVID-19 hot spot as a major reason for a jump in COVID-19 cases on the day Missouri reopened for business.
Continue ReadingBoone County’s newest order does not let bars reopen.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, MO. – ABC 17’s Tyler Murry shows the story of Rock Bridge star midfielder Caroline Cole, who is making the most of working to play college soccer after losing her senior season in high school.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will
Continue ReadingThe Morgan County Health Center confirmed a fifth case of COVID-19 Sunday.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia/Boone County Health Department has partnered with the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Boone Hospital, and MU Healthcare to increase testing for COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Mall will reopen Tuesday May 5 after being closed due to COVID-19.
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