Former senator accuses Rowden of ‘lying’ in attack ad against Baker
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill accused state Sen. Caleb Rowden of lying in an attack ad against his election opponent Thursday.
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Missouri COVID-19 testing approaches milestone; health officials predict another potential increase in cases
As COVID-19 cases continue to impact everyone, county and statewide, testing in Missouri approaches a new milestone, while health officials expect another possible increase in cases soon.
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City of Columbia requests public input on status update of Columbia Imagined
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with City staff, are currently working on a 5-year Status Report for “Columbia Imagined – The Plan for How We Live & Grow.” The status report is the City of Columbia’s comprehensive land use plan that was adopted by the City Council on
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Columbia police, dispatchers implement changes after Volunteer Drive shooting
Columbia police and Boone County Joint Communications are working to improve communication after it broke down during a shooting in north east Columbia. This prevented EMS crews from entering the scene to provide help to victims.
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Deputy who fatally shot Missouri woman reinstated to force
The Pettis County sheriff’s deputy returned to work last week after an internal investigation found he had not violated any department policies in the June 13 shooting death of 25-year-old Hannah Fizer.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Centralia homecoming moved due to COVID
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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West Virginia site chosen for high-speed travel facility; Missouri still in running for commercial track
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Virgin Hyperloop One will build a certification center in West Virginia to test the high-speed transportation concept that uses enclosed pods to zip passengers underground at over 600 mph. The company had received bids from over a dozen states in the past year to build a 6-mile testing track and other facilities
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Jefferson City middle schools prepare for temporary move to online-only classes
The district said it’s making the move because of COVID-19-related staffing shortages.
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Lamine River search for missing Columbia woman yet to resume
As of Thursday the search for missing Columbia woman Mengqi Ji has not resumed.
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Police release name of man killed in Columbia pedestrian crash
Officers said the man was walking in a westbound lane of Interstate 70 when he was hit by two cars.
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Missouri governor says again he will pardon St. Louis couple
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is repeating his pledge to pardon a St. Louis couple if they are convicted of gun charges for waving guns at protesters in front of their home this summer.
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Thursday marks one year since Columbia woman last seen alive
It has now been one year since Columbia woman Mengqi Ji was last seen alive.
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Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
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WATCH: State Senate candidates Rowden, Baker debate on ABC 17
ABC 17 News will air a debate between two political veterans seeking a contested state Senate seat Wednesday.
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MoDOT releases details regarding 2021 I-70 bridge rehabilitation in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says repairs and updates will be made to the I-70 bridges over Perche Creek next year. MoDOT says this is regular maintenance procedures that include replacing expansion joints, reinforcing the substructures, and applying a protective coat that will shield the bridges from weather and erosion. These
Continue Reading Jefferson City middle schools temporarily transition to distance learning
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City School District sent a letter home to families of Lewis & Clark and Thomas Jefferson Middle School students Wednesday as they get ready to temporarily transition to distance learning due to staff shortages. The school district says this is due to an increase in the number of staff members
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Missouri Task Force 1 being deployed ahead of Hurricane Delta
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force 1 is being deployed tonight to Ponchatoula, LA to aid the Gulf Coast Region ahead of Hurricane Delta. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is activating Missouri Task Force 1 as a Type 3 Task Force. The Type 3 team will deploy with 45 members and a Type 1
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Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing; Missouri to release $61.5 million to K-12 education from CARES Act funding
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County reports fourth death attributed to COVID-19
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Columbia police to again search river for remains of Mengqi Ji
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Wednesday that it would make another attempt at finding a woman’s remains in the Lamine River. Police suspended the search for Mengqi Ji’s remains in the river near Boonville in June. Ji went missing last October. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, has been charged with her murder. Elledge
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