Protests continue for sixth consecutive day in Columbia
Protesters took to the streets again Saturday in downtown Columbia.
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Rock Bridge High School holding video meeting on racism
The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri records more than 800 COVID-19 related deaths
New COVID-19 cases in Missouri dipped just below 200 Saturday. The total number of cases statewide increased to 14,442 on Saturday, an increase of 189. The number was below Friday’s increase of 196. Ten new deaths were reported Saturday, bringing the total to 809. State and local officials have repeatedly said they expect the number
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Protesters chant ‘say his name’ through downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered outside of the Boone County Courthouse around 5 p.m. Friday. The group of about 25 people started to march around 6:40 p.m. Protesters chanted “say his name” and “George Floyd” as they walked. The group went on Providence Road and Worley Street. “Say his name.” “George Floyd.”The peaceful demonstration is
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Former Mizzou wrestling star lands coaching job
Former Mizzou wrestling star Willie Miklus has accepted a job as an assistant wrestling coach for Michigan State. Time to announce a career change, I accepted the assistant coaching position at Michigan State University! I am beyond excited to get started with my coaching career! It will be hard to leave my Iowa State Family
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Local health director calls systemic racism a public health emergency
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a letter to the community Friday, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning called systemic racism a public health emergency. “Systemic racism disproportionately affects the stress and burden of illness experienced by Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color,” Browning wrote. “These minority groups are more likely
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Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement
A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.
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Prosecutors charge man after standoff in Cole County
Prosecutors charged a man after a standoff with Cole County deputies on Tuesday night.
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Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student
A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia to resume curbside recycling collection
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Mizzou football players feel safe returning to facilities
The Mizzou football team will be allowed to return to its facilities on Monday, June 8, after months away due to COVID-19. MU will test all of its student-athletes when they return to campus. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said there are plans in place to keep the players safe. Only 20 football players will be
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Doctor urges caution when wearing a mask in extreme heat
With oppressive heat settling into Mid-Missouri, wearing a mask outdoors for too long can become dangerous.
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Jefferson City police say missing man found
The Jefferson City Police Department has found a missing 66-year-old man.
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Mom sentenced in disabled daughter’s death in fire
VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with child endangerment after her disabled daughter died in a fire was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday but could get out much sooner. A judge ruled that Tracy Ellis’ behavior will be reviewed after 120 days, at which time she could be released on probation, according to
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Morning Clouds Tampering Afternoon Heat
While we are waking up to stormy conditions this morning, we are primarily concerned with the warmer temperatures that we have yet to see for today. Highs this afternoon will be in the lower 90s. While these are already warm temperatures to begin with, the real concern comes from a heat index that will top
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Fayette man hurt in Interstate 70 crash
One lane is back open after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle shut down part of Interstate 70 westbound Friday morning.
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Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton
Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.
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MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism
University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.
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Final suspect gets probation in Sylvan Lane killing case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final suspect in a 2018 killing received probation for her part in the Columbia man’s death. Hollie Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced her to five years of probation, but she could serve a seven-year prison sentence if she violates it. Johnson
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Missouri governor signs absentee voting bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law Thursday that would allow voters to request an absentee ballot for elections this year. A mail-in absentee ballot is only an option for voters who specifically request one. Under the law, ballots must be returned and received in an envelope postmarked by U.S.
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