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Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia

February 20, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.

Missouri records big increase in traffic fatalities in 2020

February 18, 2021 6:52 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri highway officials say last year was the deadliest year on state roads since 2007, despite fewer people driving because of the coronavirus pandemic. Preliminary figures indicate 989 people died in traffic crashes last year, a 12% increase from 2019. That number includes 126 pedestrian deaths — the most ever

Plow crews out in Columbia ahead of winter weather

February 14, 2021 10:09 AM Ben Fein

The city of Columbia brought plow crews in at 7 a.m. on Sunday to respond to winter weather.

Warming centers in Columbia remain open as temperatures drop

February 12, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

As temperatures in Mid-Missouri continue to hover in the single digits, warming shelters in Columbia are keeping their doors open.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Winter weather causes at least two rollover crashes

February 7, 2021 10:41 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two rollover crashes on Sunday. Both crashes sent their respective drivers to local hospitals. The first crash happened at 2:10 a.m. on Route W, 79 feet north of South Rock Creek Road. Anthony Kerns was travelling south on Route W when his car began to slide

Road crews preparing ahead for the weekend’s winter weather

February 5, 2021 6:06 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Road crews across Mid-Missouri started pretreatment of priority routes ahead of the anticipated winter weather. Columbia Public Works began pretreatment of main roads Friday and plans to continue pretreatment ahead of the snow Saturday morning. Ashlyn Sherman, a spokesperson for Columbia Public Works said crews will continue to monitor road conditions throughout

Missouri Supreme Court set to hear appeal in open records case against Missouri governor

February 3, 2021 5:09 AM Ben Fein

Missouri’s highest court is set to hear oral arguments in an appeal after a 2018 sunshine request into the governor’s campaign contributions. contributions.

One dead after Callaway County crash

January 30, 2021 8:41 AM Ben Fein

One woman was pronounced dead on scene by Callaway County paramedics after she was hit by a car on I-70.

Mexico to host COVID-19 community testing event

January 24, 2021 5:09 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is set to give out free COVID-19 tests in Mexico on Monday.

Columbia holds last day for drive-thru trash voucher exchange

January 23, 2021 2:49 AM Ben Fein

The voucher exchange is scheduled to end Saturday after a contactless drive-thru for garbage bag vouchers was held at the Parks Management Center in Cosmo Park.

Capitol Avenue blocked, law enforcement patrol ahead of inauguration

January 20, 2021 5:24 AM Ben Fein

Security at Missouri’s capitol building is on alert ahead of inauguration events in Washington D.C.

How to avoid coronavirus vaccine scams over the phone

January 14, 2021 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout against fraudsters peddling phony treatments, phishing schemes and other attempts for people to steal your money or personal information.

White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations

January 14, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.

Early COVID-19 testing for MU student arrival underway

January 13, 2021 4:37 AM Ben Fein

MU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.

Governor Mike Parson’s Inauguration open to public

January 10, 2021 7:24 AM Ben Fein

On Monday, Governor Parson is set to be sworn in as the 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley faces increasing backlash after U.S. Capitol violence

January 9, 2021 4:55 AM Ben Fein

Calls for Josh Hawley’s resignation are increasing after the Missouri Senator said he will, “never apologize” for his objection to the Electoral College certification.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to consider $200,000 coronavirus vaccine education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:23 AM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia will consider an agreement for a coronavirus vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Driving checklist prepares travelers for icy conditions

January 3, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

After a New Year’s Day ice storm in Mid-Missouri caused road conditions to deteriorate in the area, impacts are still being seen days later.

The Missouri health department reported over 2,000 new cases of the virus and three new virus related deaths Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri health department reports 2,100+ new COVID-19 cases

January 2, 2021 10:39 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri state health department reported more than 2,100 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. Health officials said total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic were up to 399,456 Saturday — 2,157 more since Friday’s dashboard update. The health department included three more virus-related deaths to the dashboard bringing the pandemic total up to 5,543 fatalities.

Public works monitoring conditions ahead of expected winter weather

December 31, 2020 6:12 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Department of Public Works is getting ready for winter weather moving in New Year’s Eve.