Students march on University of Missouri campus to protest social justice changes
A crowd made up of students marched around the University of Missouri campus Monday to protest changes planned to the campus social justice centers.
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What you need to know before getting your second coronavirus shot
As more Missourians are getting their coronavirus shots, many are experiencing side effects, especially after their second shots.
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Intersection improvements on Highway 63 to close Boone County roads
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project that hopes to reduce the number of crashes along U.S. Route 63 in Boone County will result in the closure of Minor Hill Road on Wednesday. The closure will last for a week. In addition, contractors plan to also close Angel Lane at Route
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Walk-ins welcome at Columbia Mall vaccine clinic starting Monday
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard to get shots into arms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
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Local church raises over $600,000 to pay off utility disconnections for Columbia families
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Crossing Church raised $674,121 during a two-week giving campaign for Columbia resident utility disconnections which started on Easter morning. According to a release from The Crossing, the funds will pay off the utility debt of over 500 local families. Out of the $674,121 raised, $202,774.26 will completely erase the utility disconnect
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One man arrested after robbery and assault in Downtown Columbia
(COLUMBIA, MO) – The Columbia Police Department arrested one man after a breaking up a fight in Downtown Columbia. Just before midnight on Saturday, Columbia Police say officers went to a reported assault on the 1000 block of East Broadway. Police say officers arrested 37-year-old Terrance D. Reid of Columbia for the charges of second degree
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Police respond to a pair of robberies at Columbia gas stations overnight Saturday
The Columbia Police Department responded to two robberies involving weapons late Saturday and early Sunday.
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Columbia Health Department vaccine clinic at Columbia Mall set to begin Monday
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to host a vaccine clinic at the Columbia Mall.
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Outreach clinics in Columbia scheduled to help break down barriers for vaccine-hesitant communities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vaccine outreach clinics are in place to help make the coronavirus vaccine more available to underserved communities. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department held an event Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church specifically for the Spanish-speaking community. “We thought it was important to make sure we have an outreach clinic for them just
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Woman arrested in connection with Friday shooting in Columbia
According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, officers arrested 23 year-old Najah McHenry on charges of first degree assault.
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Hundreds of appointments available ahead of last day of MU Health Care’s vaccine clinic
MU Health Care is set to host the third and final day of its vaccine clinic Sunday at Faurot Field.
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Local Columbia bars and restaurants still facing staffing issues
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Bars and restaurants have been struggling to keep a full staff since the start of the pandemic, that issue continues a year later. People walking and driving through downtown Columbia may notice more ‘Now Hiring’ signs than usual. Matt McGee, the owner of On The Rocks bar, says he’s posted a large
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ABC 17 News coronavirus April 15 roundtable discussion: Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local health care experts are discussing the Johnson and Johnson vaccine after Missouri temporarily suspended use of it. At least six cases of a rare blood clot disorder have been linked to the shot across the US. All of those patients were women. So far, more than seven million doses of the
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Vaccine providers are planning for booster shots
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna have both pointed to people needing booster shots or re-vaccinations in the future.
Continue Reading Highway 63 pavement improvements to close lanes in northern Columbia next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) maintenance crews will be making pavement repairs along northbound and southbound Highway 63 between Brown Station Road and Wagon Trail Road. Crews will close one lane in each direction while work is taking place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Work is scheduled to take place on
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 40% of the population to receive first coronavirus vaccine dose
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia police investigating shooting in northeast Columbia; 20-year-old woman shot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Friday afternoon shooting that sent a 20-year-old woman to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Police responded at 3 p.m. Friday to the 3200 block of Elm Grove Dr. after a report of shots fired. The 20-year-old female victim who was transported to local hospital to
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Hundreds of appointments available for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event
More than 800 vaccination appointments are still available Saturday for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event at Faurot Field.
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Friday morning crash on I-70 West shuts down right lane
A crash on Interstate 70 West near the Midway exit shut down a lane of traffic Friday morning.
Continue Reading Two men charged after Nov. 2020 north Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are now charged after a shooting in north Columbia on Nov. 19, 2020. According to police, Tevone Stapleton fired shots from his car in the area of Bodie Drive and Edenton Boulevard. According to court documents, police found nine 9mm shell casings in the street. The shooting did not injure
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