Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus
Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.
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Crash shuts down New Haven Road
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash where a vehicle was on its side Saturday night around 10 p.m.
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Troopers use spike strips to end vehicle pursuit
One person has been taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit that ended outside of Columbia.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: FDA issues emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 478 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total up 477,950.
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Crash leaves MU Police car damaged outside Faurot Field
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MU Police cruiser was damaged in a crash in Columbia Saturday morning. It happened in the intersection of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd. around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in the crash. MU Police said there were no injuries. Our crews saw police conducting a field sobriety test on the
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Rescheduled vaccinations continue at Faurot Field
MU Health Care will continue rescheduled vaccinations at Faurot Field Saturday.
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Suspect on the run after crashing car into ravine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is searching for a suspect after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a ravine in Columbia late Friday night. After a short pursuit ended in a crash, CPD detained one juvenile passenger and set up a perimeter around the Columbia Mall area to find the driver, who
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MoDOT has minor changes for I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport project
Boone County, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting that there will be several changes to the upcoming bridge replacement of the Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The changes will impact the study area, wetland impacts, Taylor’s Landing Access, and section 4f .
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Columbia police: Pedestrian hit at Clark and Hanover Blvd
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police report that a person was hit and taken to a hospital with unknown injuries after being hit near the intersection of Clark and Hanover Blvd. Officials reports the road is not closed. An ABC 17 News crew reports the victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police on scene
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Boone County Fire District credits smoke detectors for saving life in Friday fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to 7900 block of N. Benthall Rd to a house fire just after 1 p.m. Firefighters reported seeing smoke showing from the vents and eaves of the house on the back side. Firefighters report entering the house and finding high heat and heavy smoke conditions from
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Experts say the public shouldn’t panic about COVID-19 variants found in state’s sewer water just yet
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released information Friday of traces of the California and UK COVID-19 variant being found in wastewater samples across Missouri. The state has partnered with the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to monitor and trace signs of various COVID-19 variants
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Murder trial delayed for Columbia double shooting suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial for the suspect accused of killing a teenager in 2019 will once again be moved back. Judge Kevin Crane allowed prosecutors two more weeks to get lab reports from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions for Javion Lawhorn’s trial. Crane set the trial to start on March 15.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 1st dose vaccination rate is up to 16%
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Free COVID-19 testing event canceled in Columbia
State health department spokeswoman Lisa Cox said in an email poor registration is what canceled the event.
Continue Reading Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths
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Boone County Commission approves tax abatement for $200 million Italian meat plant
Swift Prepared Foods $200 million Italian meats processing plant is one step closer to setting up shop in Columbia.
Continue Reading Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri
Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.
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Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community
Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19
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