Missouri governor orders end of federal pandemic unemployment benefits
The governor’s office said federal unemployment programs are the topic but did not give any other details.
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Cole County man pleads guilty after law enforcements finds pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during vehicle stop in 2018
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon, a class D felony, after Cole County Sheriff’s deputies found pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in 2018. Deputies found meth and two pipe bombs in a vehicle being driving by Charles McBrearety after the traffic
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks Stadium and Monk
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A multi-vehicle wreck has blocked off Stadium drive and monk near University of Missouri campus. Boone County Joint Communication reports for drivers to avoid the area if possible. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports three cars are on the scene and a motorcycle is in the middle of Stadium. Watch
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True/False Film Festival organizers call event a success
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Organizers for Columbia’s annual True/False Film Festival say this year was a success despite pandemic restrictions in place and lower turnout. Organizers told us they filled 9,500 seats this year and 2,050 of those were online viewers. Normally, about 15,000 people come to True/False and buy about 45,000 tickets. True/False held its
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Minimal damage reported after roof fire at Goldschmidt Cancer Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City fire department responded to the Goldschmidt Cancer Center just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a fire. When crews arrived they found smoke and flames showing from the roof and occupants leaving the building. The first crew on scene used a ground ladder to get to the
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Columbia utilities makes 30-year energy deal with solar farm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is continuing to expand its renewable energy portfolio through an agreement to receive energy from the Truman Solar Facility. The facility is south of Interstate 70 and east Burnside Drive on over 90 acres of land. The mega facility is expected to produce more than 23,000 megawatt-hours during
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Columbia police arrest 2017 homicide suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a suspect in the December 2017 home invasion homicide and robbery of a Columbia man. On Monday, police arrested Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, for second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Columbia police responded after 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2017, for a suspicious person in the 1900 block
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest new coronavirus case jump since April 22
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Local bars and clubs plan for health order expiration
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will let the county’s health order to expire Wednesday at noon; local businesses are planning how they will move forward with the new recommendations. The health order expiration will no longer require businesses to enforce masks and social distancing within their buildings. Businesses
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Patrol identifies woman killed in Morgan County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the woman killed in a crash Monday on Highway 50 in Morgan County. The patrol says Karen Overmiller, 70, of Four Seasons, Missouri died in the four-vehicle crash that shut down the highway. The patrol says the crash happened when Overmiller’s vehicle was approaching another
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Missouri education leaders recommend schools keep coronavirus precautions in place
Department officials were part of the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning and gave an update on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response.
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Jefferson City police find five weapons during string of shots-fired incidents
The incidents began last Tuesday at Community Park on Marshall Street, where police found shell casings in a parking lot.
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Attempted carjacking with gun reported in east Columbia
The Columbia Police Department said officers were unable to find a suspect believed to be involved in an attempted carjacking Monday night.
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Columbia health leaders plan for 12-15 age group vaccinations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Boone Health announced Tuesday, it will hold a vaccine clinic for anyone over the age of 12 on Thursday and Saturday. The clinic will be located inside the Columbia mall and has appointments available. You can set up an appointment here. ORIGINAL: Officials with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health
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Police investigate attempted burglary at a south Columbia bank
No arrests have been made following an attempted burglary at a bank in south Columbia.
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State bill could force school districts to allow recordings of IEP meetings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a long discussion Monday night, the Columbia Board of Education denied a motion to allow parents to record Individualized Education Program meetings. Policy KKB currently prohibits visual or audio recording on district property unless authorized. Board of Education president Helen Wade voted against the motion. Wade said people act differently when they
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get your child vaccinated against coronavirus?
The vaccine is the first shot in the U.S. to be authorized for use in children that young. However, the coronavirus vaccines have run into widespread skepticism in the U.S. A Kaiser Family Foundation study published last week found that 29% of parents said they would get their children vaccinated right away.
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Columbia Board of Education votes to change attendance boundary in first phase, real estate experts weigh in
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted to approve the first phase of attendance boudary changes which will move about 100 students next fall. District leaders and the company contracted to look into any potential changes Cooperative Strategies recommended the Phase 1 Elementary Attendance Area Boundaries for Parkade Elementary to the Board of Education, which
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Art in the Park canceled this summer due to coronavirus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Art in the Park in-person event is canceled this summer after multiple artists declined to travel this year due to the coronavirus. Art in the Park was originally scheduled for June 5 and 6 in Stephens Lake Park with 110 local and national artists to attend. Officials with the event also said
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds four coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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