Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon
An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready for recreational marijuana sales to start?
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Thursday said that recreational marijuana sales could start in some places as early as…
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Two mobile homes burn down in southeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two mobile homes burned down in a fire at a mobile home park Thursday evening in the 4000 block of Ponderosa Street. “Upon…
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Former Columbia mayor confirmed to Highways and Transportation Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state Senate on Thursday confirmed former Columbia Mayor Brian Treece’s appointment to the Missouri Highways and…
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UM health affairs committee looking to announce $70 million renovation and expansion projects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the Health Affairs Committee for the University of Missouri met to talk about renovations and expansion at the…
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UM curators committee to get update on MU Health Care leadership search
The University of Missouri’s Health Affairs Committee will get an update on the search for new MU Health Care leadership when it meets…
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Advancements in DNA testing are helping CPD solve cold cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working to solve a cold case from 1994 using advancements in DNA testing. Virginia Davis, 43,…
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Legal weed sales could begin Friday in Jefferson City but Columbia will have to wait
The date Missouri residents can start buying weed – legally – has been moved…
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Jefferson City police say school threat was not local
Jefferson City police say a reported threat against Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported Wednesday originated elsewhere and targeted a different…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress cap insulin prices?
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has filed a bill that would cap the out-of-pocket price of a month’s supply of insulin at…
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Sharp shooting leads Mizzou MBB to a win over LSU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team hit 13 3-pointers in the win against LSU on Wednesday night. The 87-77 win snapped MU’s…
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New members train for Columbia Citizens Police Review Board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) New members arrived at City Hall on Wednesday for the Columbia Police Citizens Review Board’s first scheduled training session.…
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Hawley introduces bill to reduce insulin prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley on Monday introduced a bill that aims reduce the price of insulin. The legislation is being called the Cap…
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Holts Summit man sentenced for 2021 Jefferson City robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Jan. 3 in relation to a 2021 robbery in Jefferson City. Tyler…
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Opioid overdoses continue to grow in Missouri
Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Missouri since 2018, according to data on the Missouri Health and Senior Service website.…
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Two Mid-Mo men sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man and a Callaway County man were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles to distribute…
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Missouri Senate debates Parents’ Bill of Rights
Missouri senators spent hours debating the legislation known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” Wednesday afternoon.…
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CPS superintendent apologizes, will review permission-slip process following drag performance
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood apologized to parents in a letter Wednesday following a drag performance at a diversity event…
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Lane closure announced for Downtown Jefferson City intersection
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works announced in a Wednesday press release that lanes at the intersection of High Street and…
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Public input meeting scheduled for Columbia Sports Fieldhouse expansion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation has a public meeting to gain input on the expansion of the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse,…
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