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More than 50 people involved in injury crashes along Highway 63 in the last year
More than 50 people have been involved in injuries crashes along Highway 63 in Boone and Cole counties, including a crash that claimed a woman’s life Tuesday.
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Victim in weekend Boone County shooting dies
The man shot over the weekend in a neighborhood just outside southwest Columbia has died, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
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Tracking meager rain chances expected to bring little change to dry conditions
TODAY: Wednesday will be a continuation of dry and nearly seasonable weather, as we struggle to get in on the moisture sitting to our south. Clouds on the fringe of better rainfall to our south will be present overhead today, making us partly cloudy at times, but there’s still enough sun to keep the sunglasses
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Big first inning powers Mizzou to midweek win over SIUE
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team scored seven first-inning runs Tuesday to take down SIUE 8-1 and secure a perfect midweek record for the season. The Tigers’ quick start was led by Alex Honnold going 2-for-3 with four RBI’s, including a two-run home run marking her 12th of the season. Megan Moll also had
Continue Reading One person killed in crash on Highway 63 near Pinnacles park, two more seriously hurt
A crash near the Pinnacles Youth Park in northern Boone County closed part of Highway 63 on Tuesday afternoon.
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Resources available for youth as anxiety and depression increase nationwide
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As reports continue to show an increase in anxiety and depression among Missouri children, an official at Burrell Behavioral Health said it’s important for parents to be able to spot warning signs. Alexa Summers, director of youth services with Burrell Behavioral Health, said 50% of children struggling with mental health will show warning signs. Those
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Houses sold in Boone County down 15% in March 2023 compared to same time last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A monthly sales statistic released this week by the Columbia Board of Realtors shows the amount of houses sold in Boone County in March of this year was down 15% compared to March 2022. In March 2022, 359 homes were sold compared to 143 in March 2023 sold. ReeceNichols broker associate Chris
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Chiefs’ must-haves ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City is not only the home of the defending Super Bowl Champions this year, but it’s also the home of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Chiefs will have 10 total picks over the three days, including choosing last in round one on Thursday. There’s a few key needs that KC
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Hearing set for Wednesday in lawsuit against attorney general’s transgender emergency rule
The first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the Missouri attorney general’s rule restricting transgender medical treatment is set for Wednesday — a day before the restrictions would take effect.
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Man charged with murder in Randolph County crash now in county jail
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man facing multiple murder charges – in relation to head-on collision that killed pregnant woman — is now in the Randolph County Jail. Steven Lee Garrett, 47, was arrested Tuesday by Randolph County deputies at Rusk Rehab Facility in Columbia, according to Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson. Wilson told ABC
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Tracking more promising rain chances at the end of the week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows falling into the mid-40s. Rain stays mainly south. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers south of I-70 toward evening. EXTENDED: A strong low pressure slowly tracking across south southeastern states will send rain in our direction between Wednesday and Thursday, with showers
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Drought conditions looming over Mid-Missouri
Although the grass has been looking green across much of Mid-Missouri, the drought monitor has been yellow. April has seen a few spells of severe weather for Central Missouri with areas of Northern Boone County even seeing hail over 2″ in diameter. In terms of rainfall however, things have been very quiet as rainfall totals
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City of Columbia estimates 20 people lived in homeless camp cleaned out on Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) About 20 people were living in the homeless camp that was cleaned out on Monday, City of Columbia spokeswoman Sydney Olsen told ABC 17 News in a Tuesday email. The homeless camp was located near Hinkson Creek, just north of the Interstate 70/Highway 63 Interchange. The cleanup occurred after the city received a
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Church court determines pastor stole $300,000 in church money, has to pay back additional $26,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has concluded a church trial involving stolen funds by a former pastor. A church court on April 6 determined the Rev. Ignazio Medina transferred $300,000 in church money to personal accounts while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville. He was the pastor there
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Tracking afternoon sunshine with weekend rain
TODAY: Sunshine returns for yet another day in what has been a pretty stagnant pattern. Wind direction will generally remain out of the east at speeds of about 5 to 10 mph. Yesterday’s high was near 80 degrees for many, and with a similar setup, expect similar temperatures. In more detail, temperatures at the lowest
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Columbia Advisory Board to recommend rate structure for electricity
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, Columbia’s Climate and Environment Commission is set to discuss the rate structure for electricity. The Water and Light Board is pushing the city to pass a recent proposal to adjust utility rates so that it’s more affordable for customers. The board says moving forward the first priority in keeping rates affordable
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Tracking slim rain chances and a spring-like week ahead
TODAY: Tuesday is another mild and bright day, with partly cloudy skies and highs forecast in the upper 60s. Some chance for rain will be possible in the far north near Macon and Paris, as a shortwave just clips our northern regions. Overall, today is mostly dry. TONIGHT: We’ll keep partly cloudy skies overnight, and
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Local highlights and scores: April 24, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Monday, April 24, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL JEFFERSON CITY (1) HICKMAN (14) FINAL CAPITAL CITY (0) BLAIR OAKS (6) FINAL BATTLE (7) HALLSVILLE (2) FINAL MOBERLY (9) HANNIBAL (1) FINAL MARCELINE (0) HARRISBURG (12) FINAL HS GIRLS
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Hundreds attend vigil honoring MU student who died
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of mostly MU students and some family members attended a candlelit vigil Monday to honor Kennedy G. Carter, who passed away Thursday, April 20. The vigil was held at Tradition’s Plaza, just south of Jesse Hall on the University of Missouri’s campus. Kennedy’s sister, Carley, read Bible verses and Kennedy’s obituary.
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