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Armstrong man killed in Howard County crash

May 26, 2020 7:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said an Armstrong man was killed in a head-on crash in Howard County late Monday night.

Minor damage reported after brief tornado touchdown in Chariton County

May 25, 2020 9:43 PM Jessica Hafner

Scattered thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Mid-Missouri on Monday night, along with a brief tornado in northern Chariton County. A brief tornado touched down after 6:00 PM on Monday, May 25, 2020. Photos courtesy of Riley Young. Minor structural damage was found near Mendon at the intersection of Mike Rd.

Lighter restrictions on Boone County businesses start Tuesday as more start getting out

May 25, 2020 7:04 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lighter set of restrictions went into effect Tuesday for businesses in Boone County as communities start opening back up. Under the new order, announced on Friday by the Columbia/Boone County Health director Stephanie Browning, most businesses will be able to allow 50 percent of its building capacity. There are exceptions to

Death of murder-suicide victim ruled a homicide

May 25, 2020 6:06 PM Sydney Olsen

According to autopsy results, the cause of death for a woman who died two weeks after she was shot during an attempted murder-suicide has been ruled as a homicide.

Only one arrest made in at least nine Columbia May shootings

May 25, 2020 3:20 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police have responded to at least nine shootings in May, but only one resulted in an arrest.

North Columbia shooting leaves one with life-threatening injury

May 25, 2020 5:23 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Police are investigating after a north Columbia shooting left one person injured early Monday morning.

Patrol: Man thrown from boat at Lake of the Ozarks

May 25, 2020 8:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a man was ejected from a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks after it crashed into a wave Sunday afternoon.

General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists

May 24, 2020 7:21 PM Zach Boetto

As tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State COVID-19 cases just under 12,000

May 24, 2020 4:33 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County health department reported 117 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Boone County Sunday.

Highway Patrol responds to fatal crash in Pettis County

May 24, 2020 8:23 AM Ben Fein

One man is dead after ca crash off of Route U in Pettis County at 1 a.m. Saturday.

Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Columbia solid waste employees exposed to COVID-19

May 23, 2020 10:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department confirmed Saturday several solid waste employees, as well as several employees of the temporary staffing agency used to collect recycling and trash, were exposed to COVID-19.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports 676 COVID-19 related deaths

May 23, 2020 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Boone County and Callaway County reported new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

Crews work to clear multiple vehicle crash on I-70

May 23, 2020 4:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near mile marker 122 came to a standstill after a crash involving multiple vehicles Saturday.

UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester

May 23, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.

CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 7:21 AM Ben Fein

Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.

One person drowned in Lake Taneycomo Friday night.

Man drowns in lake near Branson as holiday weekend begins

May 23, 2020 7:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a man drowned Friday night in Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together

May 22, 2020 6:44 PM Luke Victor

Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.

Police investigate shooting at south Columbia park

May 22, 2020 10:50 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station parking lot on Friday night just before 10:30 p.m. Lt. Chad Gooch told ABC 17 News that police found shell casings in the lot, but do not know if anyone was hurt.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools push back graduation

May 22, 2020 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s COVID-19 cases increased Friday by more than 200, the first time they’ve increased by that amount in nearly a week.