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University of Missouri promises daily COVID-19 updates; petitioners call for more data

August 31, 2020 2:58 PM Riane Cleveland

The University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.

Families of special education students eager for more details on Columbia Public Schools fall classes

August 31, 2020 12:46 PM Zola Crowder

Families in Columbia with kids in special education have started an email campaign trying to get information about their children’s education plans.

Woman dead after lying on train tracks in Cole County

August 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

A 35-year-old Missouri woman died Sunday after she was lying on tracks and was hit by a train in Cole County.

St. Louis officer dies after being shot by gunman

August 31, 2020 10:24 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died.

Lake of the Ozarks boat crash leads to BWI arrest

August 31, 2020 9:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A weekend boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks resulted in an arrest.

Teachers and parents react to CPS possibly going fully online

August 30, 2020 6:52 PM Zola Crowder

This comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 rate continues its steady spike, Boone reports 85 new cases

August 30, 2020 2:38 PM Connor Hirsch

UPDATE 6:00 PM: After a record-shattering daily case total on Saturday, Boone County reported 85 new cases of COVID on Sunday, the second-highest day yet. The jump pushes the total confirmed cases in to 2,532 since the pandemic began. Of those, 659 are currently active in the county. New cases of the virus continue to

Two injured after crash in Jefferson City last night

August 30, 2020 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department say two are injured after a crash allegedly involving alcohol and narcotics early Sunday morning. According to police, around 12:40 Sunday morning, officers responded o a crash at the 1100 block of Madison Street. Officers say the investigation revealed a car driven by Clint Ferguson, 29,

CPD investigating fatal four vehicle crash

August 30, 2020 11:24 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his

Crash blocks major central Columbia intersection

August 30, 2020 2:29 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle crash at the intersection of Stadium and Providence in Columbia caused traffic backups Sunday. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted right around 2 p.m. asking drivers to avoid the area. BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Stadium Blvd and Providence Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) August

CPS case rate spikes ahead of special session

August 30, 2020 8:41 AM Ben Fein

As The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.

Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63

August 29, 2020 10:46 PM Connor Hirsch

The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.

Boat crash on Lake of the Ozarks leaves one injured

August 29, 2020 9:00 PM Connor Hirsch

According to Missouri Highway Patrol Troop F, it happened 2.1 miler marker on the Gravios Arm of the lake.

Boone County’s COVID-19 cases skyrocket over the weekend primarily in college-aged population

August 29, 2020 7:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County shatters daily case total record, CPS case rate spikes

August 29, 2020 2:26 PM Connor Hirsch

In Missouri, 1,198 cases reported on Saturday. The state now reported a total of 83,190 cases of the virus. Just over 10,000 of those cases are in the 20-24 year old age range.

Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested

August 29, 2020 2:50 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area

MU football canceled practice to focus on social justice

August 28, 2020 6:49 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou football said it decided to cancel practice on Friday focus on the current state of our country. Missouri joined Mississippi State and Kentucky in deciding not to practice on Friday. “We desire to use our platform as college student-athletes to shed light on the injustices that are plaguing our country and