QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support unions?
Unions are active in Mid-Missouri, with public employees who work for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and the City of Columbia represented by unions.
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Storms leave thousands without power Monday night
Storms moved through parts of Mid-Missouri on Monday, knocking down trees and powerlines.
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New Missouri law includes PTSD treatment for first responders
As members of Missouri Task Force 1 return to Columbia on Monday, they could make use of a new state law meant to help first responders deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?
Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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WATCH: Missouri Task Force 1 returns to Columbia from Hurricane Idalia deployment
Forty-five members of Missouri Task Force 1 came back home to Columbia on Monday after helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
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Train crash wrongful death lawsuit filed by trucker’s widow set for trial
A trial in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow of a truck driver whose vehicle collided with an Amtrak train in Chariton County is tentatively scheduled for October 2024.
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Man gets decade in prison for east Columbia shooting
A Columbia man was sentenced to a decade in prison last week for a spring 2022 shooting on Orchard Lane.
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Columbia man suffers serious injuries in Boone County crash
Two people were hospitalized and a vehicle ended up on its top Monday after a three-vehicle crash on Route VV in Boone County.
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Moniteau County man accused of deceptive business practices
A Cole County grand jury has indicted a Moniteau County man on two felonies for allegedly taking more than $9,000 for work that wasn’t performed.
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Jefferson City man hurt in single-vehicle car crash Monday morning
CALLAWAY CO, MO. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was seriously hurt in a car crash involving one vehicle early Monday morning in Callaway County. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Johnny Siebert, 29, was driving South on U.S. Route 63 just after midnight when he saw a deer on the
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Missouri Task Force One to return from Florida Monday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One will return to its headquarters at Boone County Fire Protection District Monday afternoon. Forty-five members of Missouri Task Force One have been in Florida helping relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia since they deployed last Monday. Sunday, the task force announced it received demobilization orders and are heading
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Missourians considering gas prices when thinking of Labor Day weekend travel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the summer season comes to an end, Labor Day weekend is the last moment for families and friends to spend together before the cold weather approaches. According to AAA booking data, domestic travel is up 4%, and international bookings are up 44%, including hotels, flights, rental cars and cruises. Gas prices
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Heavy law enforcement response in west Boone County Sunday afternoon
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) There was a heavy law enforcement presence in a Boone County neighborhood Sunday afternoon. At least 10 Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were on Dometrorch Road, just west of Midway and I-70, around 2:30 this afternoon. Deputies worked that neighborhood for about 45 minutes before they split up and went to different areas of the
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Raytown woman seriously injured in single-vehicle crash Saturday evening
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Raytown woman was seriously injured in a car crash Saturday evening in Morgan County. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, April Berry, 50 was in the car with two other people driving down Ivy Bend Road at 5 pm. The crash occurred when the driver of
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Certain meat item prices higher in Midwest this Labor Day Weekend
As consumers continue to celebrate Labor Day Weekend, prices on certain food items have increased in the past month in the midwest compared to other U.S. cities and grill safety is on top of mind.
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Local business lose revenue due to the cancellation of Treeline Music FestÂ
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: this article has been corrected to accurately reflect the line up of the canceled festival. Local businesses are in shambles trying to figure out how to spike their revenue after losing the Treeline Music Festival that brings in thousands to business every year. The festival has brought millions to Columbia
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Missouri River Bridge open after traffic back up for crash
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic is moving again on the Missouri River Bridge after a crash created a back up in the westbound lane for about half an hour Saturday. The back up started around 10 a.m., according to a rave alert from Jefferson City Police, and the crash was cleared around 10:30 a.m. Jefferson
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Man found guilty in first jury trial in new Callaway County Justice Center
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first jury trial in the new Callaway County Justice Center wrapped up this week. Thursday, a Callaway County jury found Mark Randall Pullum guilty of assault and burglary after a two day trial. The trial was the first of its kind in a new court building for Callaway County. Pullum
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CANCELED: Missouri State Highway Patrol issues endangered person advisory
HIGBEE, Mo. (KMIZ) Troopers say Beal was found. Unfortunately, he was discovered dead. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an endangered person advisory Saturday morning for a missing person incident that happened Friday morning. Troopers say Larry L Beal, 80 went missing Friday morning around 11:30 am at 4808 County Road in Higbee, Missouri. Beal
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SportsZone Football Friday 2023: Week 2 scores and highlights
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch the game of the week, Smith-Cotton vs. Rock Bridge at 7 p.m. on ABC17News.com and in the webplayer above. Scores from local games can be viewed in the widget below.
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