How to prepare your home for winter weather
Winter weather is blowing into Mid-Missouri, which means it’s time to make sure the house is prepared to keep the cold out.
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Court documents reveal new details about two Columbia shootings
The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged two men after a shooting in Columbia late last month.
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What is next for Joseph Elledge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found Joseph Elledge guilty for second-degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. The jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Elledge. A judge cannot sentence an offender anything more than what the jury recommends. Richard Simons of Kc Defense Counsel says, “generally a judge sides with the
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City of Columbia announces formation of ward reapportionment committee
The city of Columbia has announced the formation of the ward reapportionment committee to help move City Council ward boundaries based on new census data.Â
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Extradition hearing scheduled on Tuesday for Columbia murder suspect caught in Iowa
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says an extradition hearing will be held on Tuesday in Iowa for Mark Achterberg.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 34 new coronavirus cases; 18 residents hospitalized
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Tracking clouds and wind that will make for a very chilly end to the week
FRIDAY: After starting with mostly clear skies at sunrise, clouds will begin to fill in from the north through mid-morning. Winds will also begin to pick up into late morning. Expect highs in the low 40’s with wind chill values in the low 30’s on Friday. Most will stay dry, but spotty sprinkles and flurries
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HR director and health department assistant director resign from City of Columbia positions
Two officials with the City of Columbia turned in their resignations over the past week.
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Defense and prosecuting attorneys react to Joseph Elledge’s murder conviction
A jury took until the early morning hours Friday to deliver a 28 year sentence recommendation, after Joseph Elledge was convicted of 2nd degree murder on Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about food shortages from supply chain issues for the upcoming holiday season?
Food supplies and prices are under pressure from extreme weather, snarled supply chains, worker shortages and rising costs. Supermarkets in some major economies have struggled to keep their shelves fully stocked at points during the pandemic. So, are you concerned about food shortages from supply chain issues for the upcoming holiday season?
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Jury recommends 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge
A jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Joseph Elledge after finding him guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji.
Continue Reading Possible murder weapon discovered during arrest in Boone County homicide
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Iowa police believe they may have discovered the murder weapon in a motel room while arresting a Columbia man accused of homicide. A Columbia murder suspect was arrested Wednesday in Creston, Iowa in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidham. According to police, at 5:15 p.m the Iowa State Patrol, Creston Police
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Urban agriculture hosts Veterans Day event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture is hosting a free lunch for all vets. The event’s location is at Mark and Carol Stevenson Veteran Urban Farm. Urban Agriculture has hosted this same event before. Its purpose remains in serving Veterans in a variety of ways, including job training, hosting outdoor therapy sessions,
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All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were tractor-trailers and one was a fuel hauler that was jackknifed. The wreck caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down for over an hour. The crash happened right before the Stadium Blvd.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools reports all elementary and middle schools affected by coronavirus
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Traffic resumes after wreck closes Interstate 70 near Stadium
The crash has caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down.
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Veterans United gifts American Legion Post 202 $100,000 for new roof
American Legion Post 202 Columbia was awarded $100,000 from Veterans United.
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Free meals and deals for veterans on Thursday for Veterans Day.
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BBB warns of employment scams increasing amid the pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent study by the Better Business Bureau shows employment scams have been on the rise throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 BBB estimated 14 million scam victims with $2 billion in direct losses related to job scams. Losses reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center linked to employment scams increased
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should rural health care workers be mandated to get the coronavirus vaccine?
The Biden administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid are requiring workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022. While some mid-Missouri hospitals are inching toward 100% of their employees vaccinated against COVID-19, other hospitals still have nearly 40% unvaccinated. Check out Deborah
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