THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County report a new coronavirus-related death; 22 new cases
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3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by a federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday.
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Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another
Ethan Mast pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault. His attorney said he admitted to taking part in the abuse that killed 4-year-old Jessica Mast and hitting a young boy.
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Missouri congressional delegation issue statements on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s congressional delegation has issued statements regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) released the following statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is an assault against democracy and a destabilizing threat to all of Europe with worldwide ramifications. Our adversaries and allies alike are
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Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia: ‘Putin chose this war’
Russia has launched an unprecedented military assault on Ukraine by land, air and sea that has already left dozens dead, prompting Western leaders to condemn Moscow and vow unity with Kyiv.
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WATCH LIVE: Weather cameras show live conditions in Columbia, Jefferson City
ABC 17 News operates multiple cameras that give live video looks at conditions on the ground in Jefferson City and Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the winter weather leaving you fatigued by the snow?
This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm in the past three weeks and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued. As Mid-Missourians prepare for winter weather some say they are taking less extreme measures for the upcoming storm. “Here we are again it feels like groundhog day we’ve done this three weeks in a row, four
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People feel fatigued after several snowstorms this season
This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued.
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Putin announces a military operation in the Donbas region of Ukraine
By Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine early Thursday local time. In the address, broadcast on Russian national television, Putin urged Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms and go home, saying all responsibility for possible bloodshed will be entirely on
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Talking taxes: Tax deadlines
As you already know, the last two years Americans have been given extra time for filing their taxes but this year the government is getting back into its normal routine.
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Columbia Public Schools, Southern Boone and Fulton cancel classes ahead of winter storm
Schools are beginning to cancel classes for Thursday due to winter weather.
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Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm
Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.
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Courts will remain open during winter storm
Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health Department reports drop in COVID-19 patients at Boone County hospitals
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Philadelphia man charged with drug trafficking after MSHP finds meth in cooler
A Montgomery County prosecutor has charged a Philadelphia man with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 on Monday.
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Downtown Columbia Leadership Council gives downtown safety update
Chief Jones says the department and community should take each incident case by case and thoughtful in their approach.
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Cause of Fulton house fire ruled as accidental
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Fire Department has ruled the cause of a house fire on Wednesday morning as accidental. Firefighters responded to the fire in the 700 block of Hollyhock Drive just before 8 a.m. Crews that arrived at the home were met with heavy smoke and flames, according to the fire department. Firefighters
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What to know before driving in snow
When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.
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Man arrested after Cole County deputies investigate shooting
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could soon face charges after a shooting in Cole County on Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Collier Court, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said witnesses told investigators a man shot at his girlfriend and left the area in
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Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices
Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.
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