Columbia’s Minchew exploring run for state Senate
A Columbia businessman and experienced political campaigner said Monday that he’s exploring whether he’s the person to keep Boone County’s state Senate seat in Republican hands
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CPS to have demonstration for ‘touchless weapons-detection system’ Tuesday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools spokesperson said on Monday that the district will host a demonstration for a weapons-detection system called Evolv. The demonstration will occur at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hickman High School. “At this time, the district has not contracted for the service and the Board of Education has not taken
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Newly elected Columbia Board of Education members to be sworn in Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, April 10, the Columbia Board of Education will meet for a “reorganization meeting” where 3 new board members are getting sworn in by Columbia Public Schools superintendent, Brian Yearwood. The new members are April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman. They are filling the seats of current board president, David
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Columbia Police respond to shots fired call in the Loop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department responded to a shots fired call early Sunday morning near the corner of 8th street and North Boulevard. An ABC 17 reporter spoke with police on scene who told him that they cannot confirm if there were shots fired due to a lack of evidence in the area.
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MoDOT to close Boone County Route 163 for bridge demolition
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to close Missouri Route 163 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Monday to begin demolition on the old bridge. MoDOT put out a tweet warning drivers about the traffic impact. ALERT: Boone County Route 163 will CLOSE on April 10, just west of U.S. Route
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New report records over 2,000 flu cases in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people in Boone County died from COVID-19 last month, bringing the total county number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 299. The information comes from the latest Columbia Boone County Health Department report. According to the report, 65 positive COVID-19 tests have been reported in the county since
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Safety tips to follow when handling eggs for Easter weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you are getting your Easter weekend underway, you may be considered doing some easter egg coloring along with other Easter activities with your family. If you are planning active that involve the use of eggs, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is giving guidelines for people to follow. According
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CPD warns of scammers ‘spoofing’ department’s phone number
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a statement on its social media on Friday that scammers are allegedly “spoofing” the department’s phone number. “Columbia Police have seen an increase in telephone scams where the caller identifies as one of our officers. The caller may indicate that you have a warrant or are at
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Woman whose baby allegedly overdosed faces drugs charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged after her baby allegedly overdosed is facing more charges. Jessina Pedroza, 29, has now been charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance of 35 grams or less and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. A $20,000 bond was set for those charges. She was
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Safety tips to remember as you travel Easter weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Easter weekend gets underway, you should expect to see more cars on the roads as millions of people plan to travel. Reports have shown about 59% of people plan to spend more money on their biggest trip this spring compared to spring 2022. If you’re traveling for Easter this year, there are a
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Community organizations aim to curb juvenile violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple Organizations around Columbia are working to curb juvenile violence and crime by working with area youth. Local Organizations such as Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE), Connections to Success, People Embracing Another Chose Effectively (P.E.A.C.E) and Destiny of Hope are working to help at-risk youth. “We have kids, man, they are
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Boone County Commission begins reviewing ARPA funding applications
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission announced in a Thursday press release that it is beginning the review process for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funding. The 20-person review team met for its first meeting early this week, quickly following the March 31 application deadline. The Commission said it received more
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Swift Prepared Foods opens new facility in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Swift Prepared Foods, has opened its newest facility – Principe Foods, which produces Italian meats and charcuterie., according to a press release from the company. The Principe Foods facility is located at 5008 Paris Road in Columbia. Company executives were joined by local, regional and state leaders as they cut the ribbon
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Medical students lead Narcan training at MU
Two University of Missouri medical students plan to train other students Thursday on using naloxone, the drug also known as Narcan, in the case of suspected overdoses.
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New Boone Electric Cooperative headquarters opening Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative is opening its new headquarters at 8 a.m. Monday, according to a press release. The building is located at at 1413 Rangeline St. Boone Electric’s temporary office at 1905 W. Ash St. will be closed on Friday, according to the press release. On Sept. 18, 2019, the Boone Electric
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Man charged with several felonies, allegedly attacked people at house with knife
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager has been charged after he allegedly assaulted multiple people at a south Columbia residence on Tuesday. Troy Bateman Jr., 18, is charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault, second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An arraignment was
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MUPD warns students about ‘sextortion’ scams
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has received 10 reports of extortion involving sexual pictures throughout this academic year. The scam — known as “sextortion” — often targets college students according to the Department and often happens over social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat. “Sextortion scammers often begin a conversation flirting
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Man charged with making terroristic threats
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged with five counts of first-degree making a terroristic threat after allegedly making threats on Facebook to the Columbia Police Department, a couple of area businesses and a celebrity. Clinton Lauby – whose address is listed as Columbia on Casenet, but is originally from Connecticut and has Connecticut
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Juvenile in custody in relation to north Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police took a juvenile into custody for a shooting outside a north side business. The department said in a news release that it took the young person into custody around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 1400 block of Rangeline Street. The juvenile is accused of taking part in the shooting in
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Hickman students walk out, call for less gun violence in schools
Students for Change, a student-run group that hopes to prevent gun violence in Columbia Public Schools is planning a school walk-out to protest gun violence Tuesday.
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