Police investigate possible accidental shooting in northeast Columbia
According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the shooting around 2:34 a.m. near the Interstate 70 and Highway 63 connector.
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Columbia event and concert venues deciding how to move forward with lack of restrictions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the city of Columbia announced there will likely be no new health order after the current one expires on May 12, businesses are left with the choice to keep social distancing and masking restrictions or not. The event industry was one of the first and hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Missouri Hospital Association announces new vaccine redistribution site
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Hospital Association introduced a new vaccine redistribution database for vaccinators to list extra vaccine doses they may have on hand, during the state’s weekly vaccinator call. In efforts to ensure that no vaccine dose goes to waste the Missouri Hospital Association has created an easy tool for vaccinators to share
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MoDOT asks for public comment on 2022 Sorrels overpass bridge rehabilitation project
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the rehabilitation of the Sorrels Overpass bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. MoDOT officials say the rehabilitation of the 63-year-old bridge is necessary to extend the life and usability of the bridge by up to 30 years. Crews will close
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active coronavirus cases in nearly a month
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Second woman charged in Columbia attack
Shaunasty Townsend, 33, of Columbia was charged Tuesday with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in connection with the attack April 16 on Elm Grove Drive in northeast Columbia.
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Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed
Tellers manager Tera Eckerle said the restaurant’s biggest problem has not been limited business, but trying to find staff.
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Demolition underway at Columbia Regional Airport to make way for new terminal
Demolition started Tuesday at the Columbia Regional Airport to make way for a new terminal.
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Columbia police investigate early morning robbery
Officers were sent to the 100 block of West Broadway around 2:30 a.m. for a robbery with a gun, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.
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Columbia Public Schools begins vaccinations on high school campuses
Columbia Public Schools students will have the opportunity to get vaccinated Tuesday at Battle High School.
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Council approves new recycling drop-off center in Columbia
The proposed recycling center will be built at the Parks Management Center, located at 1501 Business Loop 70 W. at Cosmo Park. The project includes a concrete block wall perimeter and bins to hold recyclable containers and fibers.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local health orders be allowed to expire?
Coronavirus health orders in Columbia and Boone County will expire next week and will not be replaced with new ones.
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Public hearing of Canton Estates development at Columbia City Council meeting
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Officials are expected to allow for public comment at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. City Council is set to meet Monday night at Columbia City Hall. On the agenda, the annexation of Canton Estates Preliminary Plat is scheduled for an open discussion among citizens and officials. Rob
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 66 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Local businesses react to news of Columbia, Boone County health orders expiring
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is the right time to “turn back the dial” on restrictions.
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DESE says Columbia Public Schools relaxing quarantine and mask requirements is being done the right way
As more than 400 Columbia Public Schools students are either isolating or quarantining for COVID-19, the district is relaxing some virus protocols.
Continue Reading Truck driver reports assault in Columbia parking lot
Officers were called at about 4:15 a.m. to the 3400 block of Grindstone Parkway for an assault with a weapon, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
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Columbia tourism officials expect ‘economic boost’ from True/False Film Festival amid pandemic
The annual True/False Film Festival in Columbia starts Wednesday, and the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau expects it to be the economic boost Columbia needs as the pandemic winds on.
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Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update
Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders Monday.
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Columbia City Council to hear community oriented policing program proposal
Columbia City Council is set to hear a proposal regarding a new community oriented policing program, aimed at helping officers further integrate and understand the communities they serve.
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