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Local bars hopeful they have made it through worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic with new order
olumbia businesses are rejoicing after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported it was lifting restrictions on hours for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on Wednesday.
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How winter weather takes a toll on your car and what to do to prevent it
With single- and negative-degree temperatures ahead, it’s important to know how to prepare a vehicle for the extreme cold snap.
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Columbia Police: Property damage found after report of shots fired near La Quinta Inn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police repsonded to a report of shots fired near La Quinta Inn, 2500 I-70 Dr. SW just after 9 a.m. Officials say later calls report that shots had been fired from a vehicle in the area of Bernadette Drive and Interstate 70 Drive SW. During the investigation, police found property damage
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Snow plow catches fire on Tom Bass Rd.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A snow plow caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Tom Bass Road. According to officials the fire started in the engine compartment. Watch a video from a viewer sent in as the snow plow catches fire. https://youtu.be/hmyT83mwPqY Officials report the driver was able to exit the truck before the fire reached the cab
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Bars can stay open until midnight under new Columbia, Boone County health orders
Restaurants that serve alcohol, cars and entertainment venues can stay open until midnight in Boone County starting Feb. 12.
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Warming centers continue to welcome guests during bitterly cold temperatures
Warming centers remain open as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to stay in Mid-Missouri through the weekend.
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Experts warn of injury from cold exposure during low temperatures
Temperatures in mid-Missouri have plummeted to the single digits, and health experts are warning the conditions can lead to frostbite or hypothermia.
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American Airlines flight from Columbia makes emergency landing in Springfield
An American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing in southwest Missouri after experiencing trouble with its landing gear.
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Grand jury indicts woman for December drive-thru killing
A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Moberly woman accused of killing a man at a Columbia drive-thru. Angelica Benitez is charged with 2nd-degree murder and armed criminal action after she allegedly shot Marqukis Hayes in the drive-thru line at McDonald’s. A probable cause statement says Benitez was in a pickup truck in December
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Boone County Road and Bridge and MoDOT fight bitter cold while working to clear roads
Boone County crews were in overnight and were relieved by a day crew that took over at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
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Columbia independent living facility gives first in-house coronavirus vaccine clinic
Solstice Senior Living became the first independent living facility in Columbia to host a coronavirus vaccine clinic for its residents and workers Tuesday.
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Boone Hospital waiting for state approval to continue CPS staff vaccinations
Boone Hospital Center is at a standstill, waiting for coronavirus vaccines from the state health department to continue vaccinating Columbia Public School staff.
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Columbia police arrest 1 linked to late-night robbery call
Columbia police say one person was arrested on suspicion of a late Tuesday night robbery on the Business Loop.
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Lettered highways and residential streets still covered in snow as winter weather continues
Around Mid-Missouri, residential streets and lettered highways were still covered in snow as winter weather continues to move through the area.
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Details emerge after 17-year-old charged as an adult in July 2020 second-degree murder case in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police release more information regarding a 17-year-old that is being charged as an adult with two counts of 2nd-degree murder. According to court documents, Columbia police responded to the area of Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane on July 5, 2020. Once on scene, officers found five gunshot victims. Two of the
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Low temperatures could cause black ice to form on roads overnight
Boone County Road and Bridge and Columbia Public Work have crews treating roads due to freezing drizzle and light snow.
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University of Missouri Police Department names interim chieif Brian Weimer as chief of MUPD
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Police Department Interim Chief Brian Weimer has been named chief of MUPD. Weimer took over as interim chief in July, replacing former Chief Doug Schwandt, who retired Aug. 3, 2020, after 20 years of service to the department. MUPD is the primary law enforcement response agency for MU and
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WATCH REPLAY: Coronavirus update on Columbia Board of Education agenda
The Columbia Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Among the agenda items is a coronavirus update from Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.
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WEATHER CONDITION UPDATES: Wreck reported on I-70 near Providence; Troop F reports injury wreck in Callaway County
Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 W near Providence Rd. Officials say the driving lane will be shut down. Troop F is reporting an injury wreck on southbound US 63 south of County Road 395 in Callaway County. Names released in fatal Osage Beach wreck Osage Beach police are reporting
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