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Local hospitals had to turn away patients because of staffing issues and the rise in occupancy levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local hospitals in Mid-Missouri are being affected by the nationwide nurse shortage, as well as the surge of COVID-19 patients, which has resulted in higher occupancy levels and patients being turned away. Dr. Robin Blount with Boone Health said new nurses join the staff at the hospital every two weeks, but they
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New mask mandate in Columbia could go to vote as soon as Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted to hold a special meeting to discuss a new mask ordinance. The council came to the vote during its Aug. 2 meeting and plans to hold the special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. It comes as the delta variant powers a surge in COVID-19
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Judge allows recordings as evidence in Joseph Elledge murder case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judge Brouck Jacobs will allow recordings of Joseph Elledge as evidence in the upcoming murder trial. Elledge is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. Judge Jacobs ruled that the recordings are relevant and admissibale. “After a hearing on 7/15/21, the Court took under advisement the
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Columbia city manager responds to abuse of power claims made by former workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city manager of Columbia said the city government hasn’t been given anything specific to investigate on claims he abused his power. City manager John Glascock released a statement on Monday after two former city workers claimed he may have violated city ordinance and state law in reprimanding them. ABC 17 News
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Agencies prepare to help as federal eviction moratorium comes to an end
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some agencies expect more work as a federal moratorium on some evictions came to an end this weekend. The White House allowed a hold on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expire on Saturday. The hold allowed anyone laid off or had their wages reduced protection
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Man arrested in connection to December vehicle shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after an investigation into a Dec. 10 shooting near the intersection of north Stadium Blvd. and west Broadway. According to court documents, the victim told Columbia police he was at the Petro Mart off north Stadium when he drove off and a car that was at that
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Columbia health department director proposes more masking in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services director asked the Columbia City Council on Monday to consider having masks again in city facilities. “I really believe everybody should be wearing their mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status, because we need to protect our kids, we need to protect people that are
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Man charged after an altercation at Columbia Mall Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is now in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman at the Columbia Mall. 34-year-old Joseph Jones is charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Police were called to the parking lot of the Columbia Mall around seven Sunday morning. Officers learned Jones allegedly tried to run over the
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Columbia man charged after domestic assault after Friday night incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with first-degree domestic assault after an incident Friday night on the 120 block of Benton St. According to a probable cause statement, the assault occurred after the victim threw a glass at Travis Groce. Groce allegedly pushed the victim to the ground, then hit her head several
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Man charged with harassment after an incident at Gerbes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing a harassment charge after a June 10 incident at Gerbes Supermarket off Broadway. According to court documents, the victim told police that Ronald Dameron followed her around the store. The victim said she told him to stop following her. The victim came forward after recognizing Dameron’s face
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MU Small Animal Hospital cuts back on some after-hours emergency service
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A shortage of veterinarians led to one of the University of Missouri’s animal hospitals to cut back on some emergency service hours. The MU Veterinary Health Center’s Small Animal Hospital stopped overnight emergency service for animals not already patients of the center. The hospital’s website said it will still offer help “when
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Columbia police: ATMs damaged after overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) the Columbia police are investigating an overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union, 3000 Carter Ln., after two ATMs were damaged. Once officers arrived, they found debris around the ATMs and suspect(s) took an undisclosed amount of cash inside the machine. Police report no suspect description is available at the time of
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MU Health Care COVID-19 testing site opens Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care is opening a dedicated COVID-19 test collection site on Monday as the demand for testing continues to increase in Mid-Missouri. The testing site will be a fast, convenient option for those with known exposure or mild symptoms, or those who just need a travel test. The testing site is
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One man arrested after being involved in a disturbance in the parking lot of Columbia Mall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 1, Columbia Police were dispatched to the parking lot of the Columbia Mall for a disturbance of an adult male assaulting an adult female in the parking lot. Through further investigation, officers learned the male suspect attempted to run over the victim with a vehicle. The suspect
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The City of Columbia reinstates utility late fees Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Utilities Department reinstated late charges on past-due utilities bills, beginning with bills issue after August 1. Matt Nester, the City of Columbia Utilities spokesperson, said the department made the decision to reassess late charges after the City lifted its state of emergency on May 29. “When the city
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Some colleges mask back up, as COVID-19 cases surge
Some universities will implement mask mandates, in an effort to combat the rise in cases caused primarily by the Delta variant.
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UPDATE: One person arrested in connection to shots fired on Clark Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ARREST UPDATE: Columbia Police have arrested 28-year-old Darrius L. Davis of Columbia, in connection the Saturday morning’s shots fired on Clark Lane. Darrius L. Davis of Columbia Davis was arrested on domestic assault in the first degree, assault in the first degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession
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Woman seriously injured after assault in Columbia Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An assault in Columbia Friday night, left a woman seriously injured. Around 11:30 p.m. Columbia Police were called to the 100 block of Benton Street for a reported assault. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman with serious injuries and she was taken to a local hospital. The woman
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Boone County updates outdoor warning sirens procedures
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Monday, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management will activate warning sirens when the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning with a “destructive” tag included in the warning language. The weather service puts the destructive tag on the warning if there is a threat of baseball-sized hail and/or if
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