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The first big winter storm of the season hit Mid-Missouri this week.
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MSHP Troop F responds to 82 crashes during snow fall in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marked the first significant amount of snow fall of the season in Mid-Missouri, with certain areas expected to receive up to five inches of snow into Tuesday. However, road conditions caused crashes across the area. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F — which covers much of the Mid-Missouri area — stated
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Snow plow crews across Mid-Missouri tackle winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Snow plow crews are preparing for more winter weather after Monday’s snow fall kept them busy. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said crews will be working 12-hour shifts along with an overnight crew. Columbia Public Works will be frequently updating its Facebook page. The department wrote on its social media on
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School districts say safety is top priority when deciding on closings
As people across the state prepare for snowfall this week, local school districts will make decisions about whether to cancel classes.
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SEMA’s advice on car preparations ahead of winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri States Emergency Management Agency lists items to keep in your car and driving tips ahead of winter weather heading towards Mid-Missouri. SEMA says there is nothing more important for your safety and the safety of others than the decisions you make about driving. This includes avoiding non-essential trips during snow
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Columbia homeless shelters prepare for winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Winter weather in expected to hit Missouri next week and local shelters that cater to the homeless are preparing to be full. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday for the potential of accumulating snow, strong winds and road impacts early next week. Columbia
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Mid-Missourians prepare for expected snow storm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents are preparing for the approaching snowstorm that is expected this week. ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday for the possibility of accumulating snow with road impacts. ABC 17 visited local grocery stores and spoke to customers about how they’re preparing. “When I
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Missouri one of three states experiencing moderate flu levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday festivities may be over, but the flu continues to linger in Missouri. This flu season Missouri has seen a total of 13,675 reported cases, with 63% attributed to Influenza A. Between December 24th and December 30th alone, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recorded 1,741 cases, with 64%
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Columbia Public Works crew to respond Saturday night for potentially slick roads
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is preparing crews to treat roads overnight. An eight-person crew will report for duty at 11 p.m., monitoring roads overnight and preparing to respond to any slick spots along priority routes, the city announced in a social media post. Columbia Public Works expects the road temperatures to fall below freezing in
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Boone County man accused of murder after allegedly assaulting woman on Christmas
Editor’s note: The age of the victim was updated after the press release from law enforcement was updated. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man was charged on Friday with murder and other felonies after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Christmas. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 38, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree domestic
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Bond motion denied for man accused in Dove Drive shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion to reduce the bond for a Columbia man accused in a June homicide on Dove Drive was denied on Friday. Ja’Shaun Barney, 18, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in relation to the shooting death of Deshon Joseph Houston, 33, who was found dead
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Cost holding up water filter updates after forever chemicals found in Columbia well water
The City of Columbia found traces of so-called “forever chemicals” in its water after testing the city well field for the first time.
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Coordinators train to count Missouri homeless population for 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few dozen coordinators from across the state gathered virtually on Thursday to receive training ahead of a count of Missouri’s homeless population. The Point in Time Count is a census of those who are unhoused on a single night. According to the Missouri Balance of State Continuum of Care website, this
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No issues in Columbia yet with drug stronger than fentanyl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A drug more lethal than fentanyl has potential to grow and spread across the country. According to Forbes and CNN, nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids similar to fentanyl but can be much stronger and more fatal. Nitazenes were made by researchers in the 1950s as an alternative to morphine, but
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Three felonies charged in deadly crash outside Columbia apartment complex
A Columbia woman is set to appear in court later this month on three felony charges related to a deadly motorcycle crash last summer outside a Columbia apartment complex.
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MDC director announces retirement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley will retire on July 1, according to a Wednesday press release. The Columbia native spent 30 years in public service and became the MDC’s first female director in November 2016, the release states. A search for the next director will begin in February. “The
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Two men in separate counties, cases accused of sharing explicit photos without consent
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men have charged in separate cases in different counties with sharing private sexual images without consent. Nathan Drew Bracy, 40, of Columbia, was charged in Boone County. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on Wednesday and a $10,000 bond was set. A court date has not been set. Christopher Brian
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City of Columbia continues to work on plans to end traffic deaths with Vision Zero
The city received a $1.4 million grant in February 2023 to help implement Vision Zero — its policy of working toward eliminating deaths on the roads. In December, the city received another grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $1.5 million for road improvements.
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Columbia lawmakers identify education as early priority for 2024 legislative session
Lawmakers gaveled in for the 2024 legislative session Wednesday afternoon with hopes to continue working on many of the priorities that didn’t make it to the finish line last year.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting another person at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with a pair of felonies after he was accused of sexually assaulting another person at gunpoint in December. Andrew Nicholas Thompson, 28, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and unlawful use of a weapon. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 7:36 p.m. Dec.
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