Brother of Michael Porter Jr. arrested on suspicion of DWI in Boone County
The brother of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was arrested over the weekend in Boone County on suspicion of DWI.
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One lane of Providence Road to close beginning on Monday for pavement repairs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement repairs that were supposed to start last week on Providence Road in Columbia will now begin on Monday, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Roadwork was originally supposed to start on April 25, but were delayed to this week before getting pushed back again to
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No cause determined in Monday night Fulton fire at Total Health and Rehabilitation Center
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a Monday night fire in Fulton has been listed as “undetermined” after an investigation by fire marshals, according to a Wednesday email from Fulton Fire Chief Kevin Coffelt. “After completing a thorough investigation, the fire cause has been listed as undetermined. They were not able to rule out electrical
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Teen charged with six felonies for allegedly firing shots in Columbia
An Illinois man was charged Wednesday with six felonies for allegedly shooting from a vehicle over the weekend on Paris Road.
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Mizzou legend Norm Stewart inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians
Legendary Mizzou basketball coach Norm Stewart was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians on Wednesday.
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Sheriff: Morgan County Jail inmate dies of heart attack
A woman charged with child abuse died Sunday morning in the Morgan County Jail, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday.
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Man arrested after Claudell Lane standoff accused in shots-fired incident that occurred Sunday on Paris Road
A man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shots-fired incident that occurred Sunday in the 1700 block of Paris Road, according to a Tuesday evening press release from the Columbia Police Department.
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Westbound lanes open on I-70 near Rocheport after semi catches fire
Westbound lanes are now open after traffic on Interstate 70 was at a standstill Tuesday evening after a semi-truck caught fire near the Missouri River Bridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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University of Missouri says lessons learned during 2015 protests led to peaceful ceasefire demonstration
A pro-Palestine protest in Columbia this week saw no safety incidents.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say virus season appears to be over
Nurse practitioner Dwight Jones with Jefferson City Medical Group says they continue to see most patients coming into their facility with allergies and upper respiratory infections.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the federal government reclassify marijuana?
Federal authorities moved Tuesday to change the classification of marijuana.
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Family of St. Louis man searching for answers after man hit by vehicle in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a St. Louis man is demanding justice after they say a family member was injured in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend. Drew Schenk, 22 was in Columbia from St. Louis visiting a group of friends who attended the University of Missouri during the weekend, according to his sister
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Man charged with trafficking drugs after allegedly throwing meth over prison fence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Christian County man was charged on Tuesday after authorities claim he threw about 64.2 grams of methamphetamine over a fence on March 30 at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Lucas Robertson, of Oldfield, Missouri, was charged with first-degree drug trafficking and having a weapon at a correctional center. A
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Fire at Total Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fulton under investigation
People who live near a Fulton business that went up in flames Monday night say the experience was a frightening one.
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Boone County Commissioners prioritize housing projects in final round of ARPA funding
Boone County commissioners approved more than $6.5 million in ARPA funding Tuesday, with affordable housing projects receiving a large chunk of the money.
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Charge dropped for woman accused in 2022 Paris Road gas station shooting case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was originally charged in relation to a 2022 shooting at a Paris Road gas station in Columbia saw her charges dropped on Monday. Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that Jasmine Bell saw her first-degree assault charge dropped because of her cooperation
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Columbia City Council to hold work session on Capital Improvement Project sales tax renewal
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to host a work session Monday at city hall to discuss the proposed public works ballot, proposed public safety ballot projects and ballot renewal steps. The city is hoping to hold a renewal vote in August on the quarter-cent Capital Improvement Project sales tax that is
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Missouri DHSS issues health advisory on Delta-8 products
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued a health advisory this month over the consumption of Delta-8, Delta-10 and THC-P products, according to a Tuesday press release. The release says there are potential risks with consuming “hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids.” The release says the advisory was issued because of “to a
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124 pounds of medicine submitted to JCPD during drug takeback event
JEFFESRON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 124 pounds of medicines were submitted to the Jefferson City Police Department during its drug takeback event that took place this past weekend, according to a Tuesday press release. The release states its past four drug takeback events have totaled more than 800 pounds of medicine brought in. The event is
Continue ReadingJustice Dept plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug
By Alicia Wallace, Katherine Dillinger, Kevin Liptak, Jeff Zeleny and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration moved Tuesday to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk substance, a person familiar with the plans told CNN, a historic move that acknowledges the medical benefits of the long-criminalized drug and carries broad implications for cannabis-related research and
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