Man charged in Camden County accused of racially-motivated attack
Documents show deputies spoke with the worker’s supervisor who said the man was removed for being combative and yelling racial slurs at a bar worker.
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Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company
Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.
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DEFENDERS: Be cautious when using mobile payment apps
Mobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers.
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Columbia Public Schools gets a ‘B’ on patron survey
Most of the 400 people who took a random telephone survey gave Columbia Public Schools a “B” rating.
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Former Pinnacle employees find jobs in local hospitals
Major Mid-Missouri health care companies have hired 15 former Pinnacle Regional Hospital employees after the Boonville hospital shut down its clinics and services last month.
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Father Tolton assistant wrestling coach arrested in Columbia, suspected of sexual abuse
A Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School assistant wrestling coach was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of sexual assault.
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Cooper County child molestation suspect released from custody
Online court records show he was released from the Cooper County Jail with the condition that he has no direct contact or indirect contact with the victim.
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Court documents: Columbia shooting was result of drug deal
A shooting in Columbia on Friday was the result of a drug deal, according to court documents filed on Monday.
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Mid-Missouri truck driver pleads guilty in Indiana crash deaths
A Sturgeon truck driver pleaded guilty last week in Indiana to killing three people in a crash last year.
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Mexico home suffers ‘significant’ fire damage
A home in Mexico, Missouri, suffered significant fire damage after flames broke out in the living room of the home.
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Lane closures along Christy Drive begin Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Intermittent lane closures planned for Monday along Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Crews will be constructing a barrier wall and guardrail along Christy Drive and eastbound Route 54. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work is part of the next phase of the Route 54 safety improvements and is
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Lawmakers push for tax breaks for film productions in Missouri
Several state representatives have proposed a reboot of Missouri’s film tax incentive program, citing the success of productions such as “Gone Girl.”
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Camdenton police seek one after armed robbery at Gerbes pharmacy
A man captured on a surveillance camera took hundreds of prescription pills from a pharmacy in Camdenton, police said Sunday.
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MoDOT reminds drivers about dangers of “black ice” as rain and melting snow cover roads
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the mix of rain and melting snow from winter storms, the roads could continue to be slick well after icy weather passes. The ABC Stormtrack weather team is tracking a drop in temperatures Sunday night, posing a threat for drivers during the Monday morning commute. Spokesman for MoDOT Central District Adam
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Two at large after police chase in Montgomery City
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are still on the run after a police pursuit in Montgomery City Sunday. The Montgomery Police Department posted on Facebook about the chase, saying it ended in a crash at the intersection of 19 and 161. Police say they were last seen running west toward the railroad tracks. It’s
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Multi-car crash closes lane on Grindstone
Emergency responders blocked the left lane of eastbound Grindstone Pkwy. Sunday afternoon after a multi-car crash.
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Winter weather in Chicago cancels, delays flights to COU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Multiple flights arriving at Columbia Regional airport are canceled. United Airlines flight 4761 and American Airlines flight 2955, both from Chicago, are canceled Sunday. A spokesperson with American Airlines said the departures out of Chicago are canceled due to weather. As mid-Missouri is getting rain, people in the windy city are
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Tracking Sunday rain and storms
SUNDAY: Rain will be sticking with us all day long as a cold front pushes through the viewing area. We could see some embedded thunderstorms however, these storms will not be severe, just a rumble of thunder or two. It will also be windy with gusts up to 30 mph from the southeast. Our temperatures
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Officer injured, suspect killed after shooting near Rolla
A police officer in Cuba, Missouri was injured Saturday while on-duty Saturday afternoon.
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Recent spike in Coyote sightings in Mid-MO
Many Columbia residents have recently shared their close encounters with coyotes on social media. The Missouri Department of Conservation says seeing a coyote in your neighborhood is not necessarily cause for alarm. According to the MDOC, coyotes are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk but coyote attacks are rare. Officials say coyotes
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