Single-vehicle crash leaves one injured
Cole County authorities are investigating after a single-vehicle crash injured one person.
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Nash Vegas has operating permit suspended by health department
The bar Nash Vegas in downtown Columbia had its operating permit suspended on Friday night for violating the public health order.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 66 new COVID-19 cases
Missouri saw 1,387 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
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Cold weather could cause a drop in business due to capacity limits
Local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity due to COVID-19.
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Fire displaces family in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A structure fire early Saturday morning left one family displaced after the building was left with significant fire and smoke damage. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department assistant chief, JC fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire around 12:40 a.m in the 1500 block of Adams Street.
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RV catches fire in Columbia neighborhood
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a 911 call around 11 a.m. on Saturday stating that an RV was on fire.
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MU Health set to begin drive-thru flu shots
Mu Health Care is set to launch the service Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and plan on offering the shots every Saturday through October 31st.
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SportsZone Football Friday 2020: Week 4
Check back for live scoring updates from games around Mid-Missouri.
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Moniteau Sheriff’s Department arrest man after traffic stop
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department arrested Eric Miller, 36, of California, after a traffic stop Wednesday on Hwy U near Hwy 179. Officials say Miller was found to currently be on probation/parole for burglary. According to the press release, deputies noticed that Miller appeared to be nervous. Deputies then asked for and
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MoDOT: Possible delays across central Missouri due to construction projects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is preparing drivers about possible delays and alternate routes next week due to construction. Culvert Pipe Replacement to Impact Callaway County Intersection Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will replace a culvert pipe at the intersection of Callaway County Route J and County Road 252 next week. One lane of
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MU Health Care pauses testing at Hearnes Center COVID-19 testing site
Adjustment will allow for optimal allocation of staff during lower demand for testing
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University of Missouri Health leaders looking at ways to track spreadability of COVID-19 on campus
While university leaders have been modifying and strictly enforcing policies to slow the spread of the virus, health leaders continue to look for more ways to monitor Mizzou specific data.
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Judge considers bond reduction for Montgomery County snake breeder’s wife
A judge wants more information on a potential plan to release a woman accused of murder from jail before deciding the issue.
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Boone County convicted murderer dies in prison
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections is reporting convicted murderer 57-year-old William Salmon was pronounced dead at 3:40 Friday morning at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Salmon was serving life without parole for a Boone County murder. Salmon killed a woman in September 1990. Salmon was found guilty in 2001. Officials say
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County School District staff member tests positive; 22 students and staff quarantine
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Continue ReadingSt. Louis County health officials defend sports ban
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County health officials say a ban on some high school sports will continue until the number of coronavirus cases is reduced and they can recommend return to in-person school. The county’s ban on some high school sports, particularly football, has prompted protests and an unsuccessful effort to take away
Continue ReadingMan convicted of providing fatal dose of fentanyl
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis County man could face up to life in prison after being convicted of distributing the fentanyl that led to an overdose death. The U.S. Attorney’s office in St. Louis says 36-year-old Travis Broeker was found guilty Thursday of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and conspiracy to distribute
Continue ReadingMan sentenced for fraud scheme that victimized NFL player
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding an NFL player out of $250,000. Federal prosecutors say 43-year-old Abayomi Jamil Martin of O’Fallon must also repay the money to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr, along with $11,000 to credit card companies. Martin pleaded guilty of wire
Continue Reading195 homicides reported in St. Louis, surpassing all of 2019
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The shooting death of a woman in St. Louis marks the city’s 195th homicide this year, topping the 194 killings in all of 2019. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the 24-year-old woman was killed Thursday night in the Benton Park West neighborhood. Police responded to a shooting call and found
Continue ReadingKC officer shot in the head in July called a ‘miracle’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer who was shot in the head two months ago is now back in Kansas City. The Kansas City Star reports that police spokesman Jacob Becchina said Thursday that the officer had been receiving treatment at a rehabilitation facility out of state. He has returned
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