A Missouri business helps veterans find jobs before leaving the military
Multiple organizations are hosting hiring events and touting veteran workforce accomplishments ahead of Veterans Day.
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Former state representative announces run for Boone County Commissioner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kip Kendrick announced he is running for Boone County Commissioner. Kendrick is currently the chief of staff for a state senator but has also held administrative positions with Boone County family resources, Columbia College, and the MU School of Journalism. Kendrick represented House District 45 from 2015-2020, including a large portion of
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest coronavirus case increase since Oct. 25
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Hannibal man charged after allegedly damaging a sprinkler causing flooding at Randolph County Jail
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County prosecutor has charged a Hannibal man after he allegedly damaged a water sprinkler causing the flooding at the Randolph County jail. Colton Miller is charged with damage to jail property. According to jail records, Miller was in custody for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators reviewed video footage
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Jefferson City School District looking to attract substitute teachers amidst nationwide shortage with incentives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education has approved a new bonus pay incentive for substitute teachers. Beginning on Tuesday, substitute teachers will receive a $500 bonus for every 20 cumulative days they sub for the district. “Like schools all across the country, our district has been impacted by the ongoing substitute
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Sedalia homeowner who shot burglary describes encounter
A Sedalia homeowner shot a burglary suspect Wednesday morning.
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Authorities arrest man accused of running after vehicle chase in Osage County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County SheriffMike Bonhamr reprots the suspect is under arrest. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers searched for the man near Algoa Road and Stertzer Road. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office stated a deputy conducted a business check at Casper’s 66 in Linn, Missouri around 6:30 a.m. The sheriff’s
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Emergency crews respond to crash on Jefferson Street in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Jefferson City were asked to avoid part of Jefferson Street on Wednesday morning due to a crash. The Jefferson City Police Department posted on Twitter around 7 a.m. that traffic is back to normal in the 700 block of Jefferson Street. ABC 17 News has reached out to police
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Critical Race Theory be taught at the high school level?
Three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is being taught. Rep. David Tyson
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Joseph Elledge on the stand for nearly eight hours in his murder trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Joseph Elledge told jurors his version of what happened to his wife Mengqi Ji in 2019. Elledge has been on the stand for six hours now as his murder trial goes into its second week. Elledge took the stand and talked about what the defense called in opening statements a “tragic accident”
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Deputies searching for man charged with first-degree murder after Columbia shooting
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man in connection with a deadly shooting.
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Man sentenced for his role in Columbia killing
A judge sentenced a man Tuesday to four years in prison for his involvement in a deadly shooting in February.
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CPS parent wants better communication after incident at Battle Elementary
A parent at Columbia Public Schools is calling for better communication from the district after a scare at Battle Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
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Authorities in Houston investigating deadly crowd surge at Astroworld music festival
This past Friday in Houston, nearly 50,000 people packed into NRG stadium to attend rapper Travis Scott’s sold-out Astroworld music festival.
Continue Reading Missouri will invest $50 million to recruit and retain new teachers
The state will invest $50 million over the next three years for the recruitment and retention program.
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CPS elementary school parents prepare for their kids to have the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Tuesday that in-school vaccination clinics for elementary school students will begin next week. Some parents have already signed their students up, but others are more hesitant about what to do. Sara Humm with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says anyone under 18 is required to have a parental
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MoDOT extends Bagnell Dam Bridge in Lake Ozark rehabilitation
The Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the time for the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge rehabilitation.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases remains below 250
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Police searching Eastgate apartment complex after reported shooting
Mulitple police are at the Eastgate apartment complex searching for evidence after a reported shooting.
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Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for Covid-19 vaccine booster for all adults
By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they’re seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for a Covid-19 vaccine booster for all individuals age 18 and older. The companies are seeking an amendment to the existing EUA for booster doses for some adults. The companies
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