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Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Police respond to second shots fired on Oak Street in Columbia, more than 40 shell casing found

October 4, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 400 block of Oak Street around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

Emergency crews help celebrate WWII veteran’s birthday

October 3, 2020 5:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Ed McComb, a World War II army veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday.

First weekend for CPD parking enforcement downtown

October 3, 2020 7:58 PM Riane Cleveland

This is the first weekend for the Columbia Police Department supervising downtown parking enforcement.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

City of Columbia purchases land for new fire station in southwest Columbia

October 2, 2020 8:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The purchase of land was finalized last week for a new fire station in southwest Columbia. The future home of Columbia Fire Department fire station 11 is at the northwest corner of Scott Boulevard and Route K. A 2018 Community Risk Analysis conducted by the Columbia Fire Department that included data analysis

UPDATE: Columbia Police arrest one after an incident caused a large police presence off Nifong

October 2, 2020 2:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Columbia Police Department vehicles responded to a south Columbia McDonald’s Friday afternoon.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Morgan County reports one new death; Moberly School District report new case

October 2, 2020 1:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City School District reported two students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Columbia/Boone County contact tracers caught up on backlog as daily new cases decline

October 2, 2020 5:20 PM Connor Hirsch

Health officials say there is no backlog in contact tracing as of Friday, citing the drop in daily cases reported and more staff available for the investigations.

Boone Hospital sees highest COVID-19 positive inpatients since pandemic started

October 2, 2020 2:44 PM Zola Crowder

On Thursday and Friday, Boone Hospital Center saw its highest numbers for COVID-19 positive inpatients since the pandemic began in March.

President Trump tests positive for COVID-19 how does it affect his campaign?

October 2, 2020 1:42 PM Riane Cleveland

The president’s campaign manager postponed all future campaign events with the Trump family on Friday.

Central Columbia shooting investigation leads to no arrests

October 2, 2020 10:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said Friday morning a shooting in the central part of the city has produced no arrests.

No arrests after possible downtown Columbia shooting Thursday night

October 2, 2020 10:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say no arrests were made after witnesses reported a possible shooting Thursday night.

Boone County Sheriff’s Department receives national accreditation

October 2, 2020 9:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Commissioners awarded the sheriff’s department with a national accreditation during Thursday’s commission meeting.

TRUTH ALERT: Judy Baker attacks Sen. Caleb Rowden on health care

October 1, 2020 8:20 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An ad from the Democratic challenger for the Missouri General Assembly’s Senate District 19 goes after Sen. Caleb Rowden on health care. Judy Baker is running against Rowden (R-Columbia) for the senate seat this November. Baker is a former health care executive, state representative and district chief for the federal Department of

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Boone County health director extends COVID-19 order

October 1, 2020 8:18 PM Amber Tabeling

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.