Parent concerned over CPS mask mandate extension
A CPS parent said her son has been threatened with disciplinary actions and possible denial of graduation if he doesn’t wear a mask under his welding helmet.
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Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz talks about upcoming game against South Carolina
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz is talking ahead of the Mizzou South Carolina game on Saturday at 3 p.m. It’s the “Mayor’s Cup.” You can watch him a replay of the presser in the player below. MU lost to #1 ranked Georgia 43 to 6 on Saturday. MU leads the all-time
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Columbia woman announces bid for Missouri House of Representatives
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman has announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. According to a press release, Chimene Schwach will run as a Democrat for the House District 46 seat. Chimene Schwach, of Columbia, announced plans this week to run for the Missouri House of Representatives. Schwach will challenge for the
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Columbia Board of Education member will seek re-election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Board of Education member plans to run for re-election. According to a press release from the campaign for Blake Willoughby, he will seek a second term on the board of education. “I am committed to the value of community and this will be a campaign focused on how we can
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Girl killed after being hit by vehicle in Sedalia
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia Police Department is investigating a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl on Monday afternoon. Police said officers responded around 3:10 p.m. to a crash at the intersection of North Engineer Avenue and East Saline Street. Officers at the scene found a vehicle had hit the girl. The child died at
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State lawmakers weigh in on Critical Race Theory at Columbia Board of Education meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is
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Texts, photos between Elledge and Ji shown to start second week of trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This morning the prosecution continued presenting their case against Joseph Elledge, he is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji who went missing in October of 2019. Both sides of the case spent hours going over the contents of Elledge and Ji’s electronic devices reviewed by State
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Columbia Board of Education extends CPS’ COVID-19 plan
Columbia Public Schools 7-day COVID-19 case rate is decreasing.
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Mid-Missouri areas begin discussions on how federal infrastructure funds will be used as Biden could sign the bill sometime next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the House passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. If signed by President Biden, Missouri is set to receive around $9 billion, meaning that cities have begun discussions on how this money will be used. MoDOT director, Patrick McKenna, says there are thousands of projects in the works across the
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new coronavirus cases; active cases drop
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Woman seriously injured after crashing into Pettis County deputy’s vehicle
A Sedalia woman was seriously injured after crashing into the back of a Pettis County Sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle Monday morning on Highway 50.
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Boone County prosecutors charge driver suspected of deadly DWI
Duncan McCracking, 24, of Columbia, was charged with DWI that resulted in death and armed criminal action.
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Multiple first responder agencies to sign agreement for road clearance goal
Multiple first responder agencies will sign the Missouri Open Roads Agreement Monday morning.
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Is it safe to mix COVID and flu vaccines?
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ.) There’s been growing conversation comparing the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccination. Some people may wonder if it’s safe to get both vaccines. Others wonder if they receive the flu vaccine could it reduce their risks of catching COVID. After speaking with an MU Health Care doctor, ABC 17 News found out that
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should daylight saving time be kept or ended?
Daylight Saving Time ended on Sunday at 2 a.m. when clocks fell back. According to a report by the AP, a recent poll shows that most Americans want to avoid switching between daylight saving and standard time. But there is no consensus behind which should be used all year. So should daylight saving time be
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Columbia residents comment on Saturday night’s Downtown shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A shooting Saturday night in Downtown Columbia left people running to safety and wondering what happened. The shooting happened on East Broadway and near Hitt St. around 11:20 p.m. Bracken Sullivan and his roommate live above the India’s house restaurant downtown where the shooting happened. He said he thought someone was knocking
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Missing Jefferson City girl found in Kansas
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of 9:30 p.m. Sunday night the child was found in Kansas and the suspect is in custody. The Jefferson City Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 1309 Jefferson Street at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday. An eight-year-old girl Dakota Sky Autumn
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Two people sustained serious injuries during a crash in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and a woman from Jefferson City are hospitalized with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Callaway County just after 1 p.m. Sunday. The incident happened on Route Y east of County Rd. 363 when a vehicle driven by Brad Hulsey, 47 of Eldon, slowed to make a left
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Man in custody identified after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Police Department said one man is in police custody after a shooting downtown around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday. An officer observed one adult male brandishing and discharging a firearm. The officer fired his Department-issued service weapon at the suspect. The suspect, Christopher Michael Sledd, 51 of Columbia, surrendered to
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Nearly 1,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 6.8% on Sunday. An additional 656 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 708,638. There have also been 153,720 probable antigen test results being positive, with 111 added Sunday. No new deaths were
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