Police investigating shooting that left property damage on Typhoon Court
Boone County Joint Communications is reporting Fenimore Dr in north Columbia is being shut down due to a police incident at 5:47 p.m.
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Albert-Oakland pool to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, as officials remind residents of safe practices
Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday, that the Albert Oakland pool in Columbia would open its doors for Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday.
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Man charged with murder in connection with 2020 Cosmo Park homicide
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old Maurice D. Banks, Jr. in Las Vegas for his involvement in the death of Jermaine Spain. Banks is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action in connection with Spain’s death at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The Boone County Prosecutor’s
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Ashland Police Department issues statement after Texas school shooting
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Police Department is issuing a statement after the Texas elementary school shooting in an effort to speak to the community it serves and protects. The department is continuing to work with the Southern Boone District and staffing for the city. In a release, the department says their long-term planning efforts
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Columbia couple help open NRA Convention Friday morning
Columbia couple Brenda and Larry Potterfield helped open up the NRA’s convention Friday with an officials ribbon cutting.
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Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high
A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.
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Highway patrol increasing enforcement for Memorial Day weekend
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on the road this Memorial Day weekend, starting Friday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reports 35% increase of COVID cases compared to last week
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
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City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.
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Troopers arrest man accused of shooting at vehicle in Boone County
A Madison, Missouri man could face charges in Boone County after a shooting.
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Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this holiday weekend?
The unofficial kickoff to summer often sees many Americans on the roads, often heading to outdoor fun spots.
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Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.
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Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident off Providence Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving a knife on Wednesday off of Providence and Nebraska. A Boone County prosecutor has charged D’Shawn McDonald with third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree property damage and
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One person seriously injured after a Miller County wreck
An Ulman man was seriously injured Thursday morning after a wreck on Highway 42 in Miller County.
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Candlelight vigil held to honor mass shooting victims
Community members in Jefferson City will come together for a vigil to remember those who unjustly lost their lives in the recent mass shootings.
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Man killed by police pointed rifle at officer during stop, struggled with PTSD and alcohol
An encounter would ultimately lead to two officers opening fire and killing 32-year-old Clay Willingham.
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Jefferson City police body-worn cameras may cost taxpayers
Jefferson City Police Department is one step closer to getting body-worn cameras for its officers, but there are still some things to be done before a purchase can be made.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 58 new COVID cases over past few days
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