COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After eight shootings in downtown Columbia in the past two months, and several people bringing their concerns on the increased violence to city leaders, the council laid out plans to address gun violence. Columbia residents addressed the city council about gun violence during the city council public comment Monday. Traci Kleekamp, Columbia
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James Whitt (middle), Peter Stiepleman (left) and B.J. Hunter standing together (2014).
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The event will provide financial assistance in the training and placement for those looking to become truck drivers.
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After eight shootings have happened in the Downtown Columbia area within the past two months, Columbia leaders and community members have begun conversations about if security training should increase in the area.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will move its pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday. Any child who needs pediatric emergency services will now need to visit University Hospital near Downtown Columbia. Matthew Robinson, an MU Health Care emergency physician, said in a press release the new location will still offer the same
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way nearly everything works and has impacted billions of lives worldwide. One Kansas City COVID-19 long-hauler has been battling homelessness due to the financial hardships the virus has caused her. Meet Amanda Finley Amanda Finley, COVID-19 Long-Hauler Amanda Finley is a Missourian who calls herself
Continue Reading A woman who identified herself as the sister of the man shot and killed by Columbia police Sunday morning wants more answers from police about what happened.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The shooting that happened outside of Vibez is being called a mass casualty event by the Columbia Police Department.IT happened just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Bars in Columbia have to be closed by 1:30 a.m. According to the probable cause statement “T.W said she went to Vibez around 1:30 a.m. and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a reported robbery and carjacking Sunday afternoon on the 500 block of Mikel St. The victim told police that the suspect approached him with a gun while entering the victim’s residence before stealing items and a vehicle from the victim. The suspect was last seen heading west on
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A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after Sunday’s shooting at Vibez Lounge.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is calling a downtown shooting early on Sunday morning, which left one person dead and five others hurt, a “mass casualty” event. “Our community has experienced multiple incidents of senseless gun violence over the past several weeks,” said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece. The shooting happened around 3 a.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After one man was killed during an officer involved shooting at Vibez Lounge in Downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, a community briefing was held where the owner of the Lounge exchanged words with CPD Police Chief Geoff Jones about the violence in the area. R’Velle Fair, owner of Vibez Lounge, said Sunday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Brian Treece and Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones spoke at a community briefing at 11 a.m. regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting. Chieff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at Vibez Lounge at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. At least
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was killed in a shooting at Vibez Lounge early Sunday morning in an officer involved shooting. CPD police chief, Geoff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Watch the replay of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 13 years of business in Downtown Columbia, Coley’s American Bistro is set to close Saturday night. According to a Facebook post from Coley’s, the closure is due to staff wanting to spend more time with their family. The post also says that throughout the pandemic, the restaurant has been strongly supported
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Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to Faurot Field this morning as The Missouri Tigers are set to host The South Carolina Gamecocks for its annual military appreciation game at 4 p.m.
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The Columbia Fire Department said no one was hurt following an early Saturday morning blaze at Parkside Manor.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is working with MU and The Community Improvement District to address violence in the downtown area. “Downtown is a vibrant, energetic gathering place, and it is imperative that our residents feel safe in the area,” Police Chief Geoff Jones said in a release. “Our officers will be taking
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight said he felt acquainted with Mengqi Ji after spending two years trying to get her justice. Knight said he watched several videos of Ji in the time he spent prosecuting her husband, Joseph Elledge, for killing her. Knight said it was clear Ji was a loving mother
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The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged two men after a shooting in Columbia late last month.
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