One person injured in Boone County crash
One person was injured in a crash on Highway 63 in Boone County late Thursday morning.
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UM Curators to vote on adding sign next to controversial Thomas Jefferson statue on campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators is set to vote Thursday on the addition of a contextualization sign to the University’s controversial Thomas Jefferson statue. Over the past few years, there have been calls to remove the Thomas Jefferson statue on Mizzou’s campus, but instead of removing the statue, a task force has
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Lineworkers preparing for strong winds ahead of possible severe storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some lineworkers across Mid-Missouri were working Wednesday to stabilize poles ahead of Thursday’s possible incoming storms. The Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of possible severe storms Thursday night and things like power lines are a major cause for concern in windy conditions. “We’re trying to get a split
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Driver dies after crash on Highway 63 closes part of Stadium Blvd. Wednesday afternoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police in Columbia confirmed one person was killed in a crash on Highway 63 near Stadium Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the driver, 39-year-old Wesley Griffith was not wearing his seat belt when he struck a median on Highway 63. Police say the car then vaulted off the overpass and landed
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Ruptured gas line and fire damages residence on Sussex Drive in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a gas leak outside a residence on the 4700 block of Sussex Drive at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Once on scene, crews reported a fire in the yard had melted the siding on the house. Columbia Firefighters protecting a residence in the 4700 block of Sussex Drive
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases above 100 for first time since April 16
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Columbia to host targeted vaccination event as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic at Columbia’s food truck roundup Wednesday.
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Police: Shots fired in central Columbia; no one hurt
Police say officers found evidence of shots fired early Wednesday in central Columbia.
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Several Mid-Missouri schools get perfect scores on bus inspections
The highway patrol inspects buses at districts across the state yearly.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri to delay implementation of the Freshmen in Greek Housing policies and practices
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One person injured after a midday wreck at Paris Road and east Brown Station Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is recovering after a crash in Columbia this Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the intersection of Paris Road and east Brown Station Road around noon. Authorities say one vehicle t-boned into the other. Lanes were closed for a brief period of time while officers worked the crash.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you lose power during the storms?
Storms Sunday night led to thousands of people in Columbia, Howard County and other areas losing power after high winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. Many were without power well into Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 16 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Highway KK blocked off due to transformer fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a downed power line and transformer fire in southwest Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative first reported an outage in the area around 9:38 p.m. and is currently affecting 77 customers. Boone Electric reports a tree in the line caused the damaged. The fire is reported to be
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Clean-up professionals say to leave big debris to experts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’ve got some debris left on your property from the overnight storms, experts say call the professionals. Storm damage remained across Business Loop 70 East, Monday night. Experts say the small debris can be dropped at local recycle hubs but you should leave the big debris, like live wires and major
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MoDOT seeking public comment on plans to resurface Highway 63 in Boone and Callaway Counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting residents and travelers to share their thoughts regarding the 2022 improvements along Highway 63 in Boone and Callaway Counties. The project will make several improvements along Highway 63 including resurfaced between Boone County Route B and Highway 54 in Callaway County, as well as
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GPS data to be presented in case against Columbia man accused in 2017 killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing are now required to present GPS data by July 6th. The GPS data is crucial in the case against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts.
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Man stabbed multiple times in southwest Columbia after a domestic disturbance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is injured after a stabbing on the 4300 block of Bethany Drive at 1:30 p.m. According to Capt. Brian Leer, the victim was stabbed multiple times after a disturbance with the mother of the man’s unborn child. Capt. Leer says the wounds were not believed to be life threatening. The
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Parents volunteer as Columbia preschool cleans up after severe weather
Little Miracles Preschool closed Monday because of extensive damage from Sunday’s storm. Volunteers and teachers worked since 7 a.m. Monday to clean up the preschool’s backyard.
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Utility workers race to restore power after Sunday night storms
Downed trees have been one of the biggest problems, with several limbs and entire trees knocking over power lines. Storms went through Mid-Missouri late Sunday, bringing high winds with it and dropping several inches of rain.
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