Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates reflects on what led him to the Tigers
Dennis Gates was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the 20th head coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Missouri.
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Columbia felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing several firearms as a felon.
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Man arrested on multiple warrants after standoff in north Columbia
Jesse Jenkins was arrested for several felony arrest warrants and had probable cause for arrest in relation to numerous theft investigations.
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Fans excited to welcome new Mizzou men’s basketball coach
The University of Missouri men’s basketball team welcomed Dennis Gates as its new head coach, and some fans said Tuesday that they are excited to see what he does for the team.
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Next principal announced for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has received a recommendation on the next principal for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School. Officials say Amanda Minear will take over the role from current Interim Principal Brian Rehg. Rehg will be returning to his position as assistant principal at Parkade Elementary School where he served prior
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University of Missouri Board of Curators scheduled to meet amid search for new men’s basketball coach at MU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday morning. The announcement comes as the University of Missouri searches for a new men’s head basketball coach. Board members are set to meet virtually over Zoom at 7 a.m., according to a public notice issued on Monday
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Abuse allegations could force former Missouri governor, U.S. Senate candidate out of primary
Sheena Greitens accused her ex-husband Eric Grietens, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Missouri governor, of physical abuse in an affidavit in their child custody case.
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Columbia man sentenced in 2020 manslaughter case
A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a killing on Doris Drive in 2020 received 4 years in prison.
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Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting
Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.
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Assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School to be recommended as new Hickman principal
Hickman High School will be getting a new principal next school year.
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Columbia City Council approves new ward boundaries Monday night
Council members selected Map B for their reapportionment recommendation. If approved, it won’t take effect until after the municipal election on April 5.
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Columbia man charged after weekend shooting near Women’s Hospital
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly fired a gun 11 times at a vehicle in the Women’s Hospital parking lot just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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Schmitt drops lawsuits against Missouri schools, but not CPS
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has dismissed most of the lawsuits he filed earlier this year against school districts over mask mandates.
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Columbia City Council to cover roll cart repeal and new ward boundaries
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to discuss roll cart repeal proposals and new ward boundaries at Monday night’s meeting. Roll Cart Agenda Items The first proposed roll cart agenda item up for a first read deals with a petition signed by 3,244 Columbia residents to repeal the ban on roll carts
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?
The idea of roll carts for automated trash and recycling pickup in Columbia is back before the city council, with a petition meant to allow the council to talk about the idea again.
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UPDATE: Body found at Rocky Fork Conservation area believed to be missing 45-year-old woman
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) NEW: A citizen reported that they had discovered human remains in one of the bodies of water within Rocky Fork Conservation area. Officials recovered the body of an adult female, who is believed to be that of Angie Rice. Angie Rice, age 45, was reported missing in December 2021. Her vehicle
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Truck driver indicted for manslaughter in firefighter’s death
A Kansas City truck driver was indicted Friday on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County firefighter.
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Columbia City Council to consider repealing city’s ban on roll carts
Columbia’s City Council is set to meet Monday night and will hear multiple ordinances relating to repealing the ban on roll carts in the city.
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services tasked with distribution of the rest of the $25 million in ARPA funds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has been tasked with creating a plan to distribute the rest of the $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Officials say $12.5 million dollars have already been allocated to address homelessness, mental health rapid access, community violence, and workforce development. Ashton
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MU Health Care releases new visitor hours, guidelines amid decline in COVID-19 cases
MU Health Care announced Friday plans to relax visitor restrictions and visiting hours because of declining COVID-19 cases.
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