Officials prepare for continued rain, flash flooding in Mid-Missouri
Boone County Fire officials say they’re ready for another week of storms and flash flooding as Mid-Missouri is still recovering from the latest round of storms.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri sees a near 20% increase in week to week coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 467 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, bringing the total case count since the start of the pandemic to 522,889. The state dashboard says new cases are up by 19.6% over the past seven days. The positivity rate is currently at 7.7%. Missouri
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Crews work to repair damages left by latest round of storms
Nelson’s Tree Service in Columbia has been working night and day to clean up debris left by trees in both homes and on roads after severe storms hit Mid-Missouri Friday.
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SATURDAY STORM & FLOODING UPDATES: Photo and video gallery
COLUMBIA, Mo. According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler
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Convicted murder asks Missouri Supreme Court to overturn guilty plea
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man serving time for the death of Kent Heitholt is asking the high court for help. Charles Erickson is asking the Missouri Supreme Court to order a hearing to overturn his 2004 guilty plea. He’s claimed former prosecutor Kevin Crane coerced his story that he and Ryan Ferguson killed Heitholt
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Motorcyclist dead after wreck with Columbia Public School bus on trip in Wyoming
JACKSON, Wy. (KMIZ) The Columbia School District says all students and staff are safe after being involved in a fatal crash. It happened during a school trip to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. Officials with the district say a motorcyclist died in the wreck. The district says the group is awaiting a new bus in
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Several power outages reported across Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages are being reported in mid-Missouri counties. The largest outage currently is being reported in Saline County. Evergy is reporting 482 customers currently being affected. The outage was reported at 11 p.m. Evergy is currently reporting restoration at 12:30 a.m. Friday. The company is also reporting 768 customers without power
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?
A task force recommended the sign and a QR code to scan for a link to a website with more information.
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Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to
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Columbia leaders unveil new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders wrapped the unveiling of a new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader. The marker memorializes Clara Miles. Miles helped establish the Miles Manor subdivision where that marker is located now. The subdivision brought housing to 10 local African American families in the late 1950s. Watch a replay of the
Continue Reading University of Missouri curators vote against sign for Jefferson statue
The curators rejected a task force’s recommendation for the sign in a split vote.
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Boone County law enforcement warn of flooding risks ahead of heavy rainfall predictions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents of risks of flooding ahead of rainfall predictions over the next 72 hours. Officials from OEM said while in contact with the St. Louis National Weather Service, they are forecasting four plus inches of rain for Boone County over the next 72-hour
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County rescheduling mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Compassionate release given to Columbia man incarcerated for marijuana and money-laundering felonies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for 23 years was given compassionate release today by a U.S. District Judge. Eric McCauley was sentenced in 2012 for marijuana and money-laundering felonies. In his order, Judge Stephen Bough stated, “Upon review of the record, the Court finds further incarceration is not needed to
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents about potential flooding of creeks and streams
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the National Weather Service out of St. Louis, to remind residents about the potential flooding of area creeks and streams. Forecasters are predicting four-plus inches of rain over the next 72 hours. Due to that prediction, officials report there is a
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Columbia Water and Light prepares for severe weather expected overnight
Columbia Water and Light advised residents in a Facebook post Thursday that expected severe weather could cause power outages in Columbia.
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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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Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating reports of shots fired north of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a shooting near north Creasy Springs and Sycamore Hills Road. According to a deputy on scene, two bullet holes were found at a home. Officials believe a third hole may be in the roof of the home. The homeowner reportedly heard three shots just after
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