University of Missouri graduations begin with COVID-19 restrictions
MU is honoring 5,547 students with more than 6,115 degrees through a series of in-person, socially distanced ceremonies.
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Mizzou hosts graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduates
The University of Missouri is set to host the first of two weekends of graduation ceremonies on Friday.
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Local health departments prepared for National Guard scale back
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments feel prepared for the scale back of the National Guard from vaccination events. Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri National Guard members would begin scaling back in coronavirus vaccine support as the demand for vaccines has hit a sharp decline. Mass vaccination clinics are not expected to be scheduled
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Developer plans subdivision near new Columbia middle school
The developers of Sinclair Farms want to build a subdivision with hundreds of new home lots, cottage style houses, townhomes, an apartment complex and possibly a few lots for businesses, according to plans submitted to the city of Columbia.
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Salem man charged with attempted robbery of a Columbia Walmart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salem man is charged Thursday for robbery after an incident at the Walmart Supercenter off Conley Road. According to police, James Hanks, 37, of Salem, also threatened an employee while demanding money on April 29. Officials say officers found and arrested Hanks on Tuesday for an unrelated warrant. The Department’s Criminal
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Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic
American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.
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Possible gas leak leads to early release at Helias; water issues force Tolton online
A Jefferson City private school said Thursday it is dismissing early because of a possible gas leak, while a Columbia school is operating online because of water problems.
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True/False Film Festival kicks off outdoor festival, but capacity restrictions shrink expected ticket sales
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Columbia’s largest festivals kicked off on Wednesday while working to keep people safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the True/False Film Festival was held in March with indoor seating in theaters across Columbia. That was right before state and nationwide lockdowns trying to slow the spread of the novel
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held Saturday at Derby Ridge Elementary
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Advocate says downtown Columbia businesses still need support as coronavirus threat lessens
The outlook is improving for small businesses in Columbia with low numbers of new coronavirus cases and the pending end of local health orders, an advocate for downtown business said Tuesday.
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True/False Film Festival prepared for rain or shine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,
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Woman who admitted to causing fatal crash gets 10-year prison sentence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to causing a crash last May that killed a Columbia man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Judge Jeff Harris sentenced Regine McCracken to 10 years in prison for manslaughter. McCracken pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter and three misdemeanors — fourth-degree assault, careless driving
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Police investigate possible accidental shooting in northeast Columbia
According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the shooting around 2:34 a.m. near the Interstate 70 and Highway 63 connector.
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Columbia event and concert venues deciding how to move forward with lack of restrictions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the city of Columbia announced there will likely be no new health order after the current one expires on May 12, businesses are left with the choice to keep social distancing and masking restrictions or not. The event industry was one of the first and hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Missouri Hospital Association announces new vaccine redistribution site
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Hospital Association introduced a new vaccine redistribution database for vaccinators to list extra vaccine doses they may have on hand, during the state’s weekly vaccinator call. In efforts to ensure that no vaccine dose goes to waste the Missouri Hospital Association has created an easy tool for vaccinators to share
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MoDOT asks for public comment on 2022 Sorrels overpass bridge rehabilitation project
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the rehabilitation of the Sorrels Overpass bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. MoDOT officials say the rehabilitation of the 63-year-old bridge is necessary to extend the life and usability of the bridge by up to 30 years. Crews will close
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active coronavirus cases in nearly a month
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Second woman charged in Columbia attack
Shaunasty Townsend, 33, of Columbia was charged Tuesday with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in connection with the attack April 16 on Elm Grove Drive in northeast Columbia.
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Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed
Tellers manager Tera Eckerle said the restaurant’s biggest problem has not been limited business, but trying to find staff.
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Demolition underway at Columbia Regional Airport to make way for new terminal
Demolition started Tuesday at the Columbia Regional Airport to make way for a new terminal.
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