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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high; fewer than 50 new cases reported
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge said he’s inclined to release a woman accused of her husband’s killing from jail, but wanted more details on the plan. Judge Kevin Crane said at a Friday court hearing that he would grant Lynlee Renick’s request to get out of jail on her own recognizance. That
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Fire Department said crews were sent to a house fire in the 400 block of Marshall Street a little after 7:30 a.m.
Continue ReadingThe state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.
Continue ReadingMizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in
Continue ReadingState Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Continue ReadingAs COVID-19 continues to spread across Mid-Missouri, some businesses are taking extra precautions to protect customers and employees.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.
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Continue ReadingSeveral school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and Board of Curators Chair Julia Brncic are expected to have a news conference at about 12:30 p.m. The event follows the curators’ meeting. Watch the conference in the player below.
Continue ReadingAfter Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more suspects have been arrested in a 2017 downtown Jefferson City killing, police said Thursday. Robert Farrow, 27, was arrested within the last week in Milwaukee, police said. Devon Skinner, 25, was arrested in St. Louis. Each man was arrested on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon, armed
Continue ReadingRepublican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.
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