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MoDOT contractors to resurface three Boone County routes
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) contractors will begin resurfacing improvement to three routes in Boone County Monday. Crews will resurface the following areas: Route J between Interstate 70 and Route 124.Route O between Interstate 70 and Hancock Hill Road.Route UU between Interstate 70 and Route O. All three projects will also
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Holts Summit man accused in Dollar General armed robbery
Tyler Williams, 24, was charged Thursday with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is accused of robbing a Dollar General at 1414 Missouri Blvd. on Wednesday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release.
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Silver Advisory canceled for missing 61-year-old Jefferson City man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man that was first issued on July 1. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy,
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Burgers’ Smokehouse to buy Virginia company
The Virginian-Pilot reports Burgers’ Smokehouse will pay Edwards Virginia Smokehouse for use of Edwards’ trademark and recipes. Sam Edwards III, president of Edwards Virginia Smokehouse, says the agreement includes a noncompeting clause preventing Edwards from making country ham, bacon and sausage for four years.
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Three people, including child, seriously hurt in Morgan County Crash
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Morgan County left three people injured Wednesday shortly after 5 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report said the vehicles were traveling on Highway 5 near the Route TT North junction when a Kia Optima slowed down and stopped to make a left turn. A pickup truck
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Lawnmower crash kills Holts Summit man after throwing him off, landing on top of him
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 87-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a lawnmower near Holts Summit, Missouri. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, around 7:15 Wednesday night Leland Schweiss was backing up the lawnmower when it started to slide down a hill and overturned. The report said Schweiss was thrown from
Continue Reading One person seriously injured after crashing scooter on I-70 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is recovering from serious injuries after crashing his scooter on Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dannie Rice, 55, was riding the scooter westbound down the shoulder near the Rocheport Bridge when he hit some debris and overturned. Troopers said he was not wearing
Continue ReadingDetails released on CDC surge teams already deployed to Missouri
Federal surge teams are in Missouri to help with the rising cases, low vaccination rates, and the spread of the Delta variant.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Columbia and Boone County need new health orders?
Boone County reported a daily case total of more than 100 this week for the first time since the winter pandemic peak. However, officials have resisted putting a new health order in place after months without regulations. Boone County is also the most vaccinated county in Missouri.
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City of Columbia sets blueprint for utility bill late fee return
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will reinstate fees beginning Aug. 1 for late utility bill payments. The state of emergency city manager John Glascock declared in April, 2020, put the late fees on hold due to the pandemic. The City made the decision to reassess late charges after the City lifted its state
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Former teacher’s estate gives $1 million gift to Columbia Public School Foundation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced the largest gift in its 25-year history. The foundation is receiving a one million dollar gift from the estate of former CPS teacher Kathryn “Kay” McLeod. The foundation says the money will allow the foundation to double its efforts in providing grants for teachers and students
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Gov. Parson signs COVID-19 liability bill
Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 51 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol.
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Missouri Dept. of Conservation agents arrest three after illegal paddlefish operation in Morgan County investigation
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Dept. of Conservation Facebook page is reporting three people were arrested after an investigation into the illegal paddlefish operation in Morgan County. Officials report a 13-hour investigation lead to the individuals being in possession of five whole paddlefish and about 75 pounds of paddlefish eggs, or roe. Roe is highly
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Columbia businesses and residents split on masks as coronavirus cases surge again
The department fell short of crafting new orders to force virus mitigation measures. In addition to masks, the department is also recommending practices such as frequent hand washing and social distancing around unvaccinated individuals.
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Law enforcement in Missouri is unsure of how the Second Amendment Preservation Act will affect their department
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across the state are unsure how the new Missouri law will affect their relationship with their federal partners. The law imposes a $50,000 fine on any state or local official who enforces a federal gun law that is not already a law in Missouri. Brian Leer, with the Boone
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State Rep. Sara Walsh to run for Congress; State Sen. Caleb Rowden considering run
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Rep. Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, announced her bid for Congress in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. State Rep. Sara Walsh Walsh is seeking to replace Rep. Vicky Hartzler. Hartzler is running for U.S. Senate to replace the retiring Sen. Roy Blunt. Hartzler’s run for senate opens up her 4th District congressional seat.
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Parents of man killed in Jefferson City construction accident file lawsuit
The parents of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse last year at a Jefferson City construction site are suing contractors and the property owner.
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One dead after head-on crash with tractor in Callaway County
A Fulton man was killed in a Callaway County crash involving a tractor at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday.
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Columbia City Council moves forward with new pedestrian crossing downtown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several items on the consent agenda were unanimously approved by Columbia City Council members Tuesday night, including the new pedestrian crossing downtown. The unanimous approval allows the city to put out a call for construction bids. This project includes a new crosswalk connecting the northeast corner to the southeast corner of the
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