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Columbia Water and Light report power restored for over 1,000 customers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is reporting power is restored this evening. The city of Columbia’s power outage map showed over 1,000 customers without power in parts of Columbia just after p.m. Boone County Joint Communications reported the power outage in the Providence/Stadium area causing a traffic hazard. The outage map reports 1,079
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MoDOT to close I-70 lanes overnight near Columbia beginning Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will begin pavement repairs on Interstate 70 in Columbia beginning Monday. Officials say crews will close one eastbound lane of I-70 overnight between Stadium Boulevard and Rangeline Street Monday through Wednesday. On the evening of Thursday one westbound lane will be closed between Rangeline Street and the Garth Avenue overpass.
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COVID-19 closures put pause on CPS health inspections
Only one Columbia Public Schools elementary school was found violating the food code in a recent round of inspections.
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Manager: Columbia airport travelers following COVID-19 precautions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising travelers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. The health department’s guidance recommends people travel during off-peak times, wash hands, socially distance and wear a mask no matter where or how they are traveling. The health department also wants people to understand using commercial and public transportation,
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True/False to hold 2021 film festival in Stephens Lake Park
Ragtag Film Society, the nonprofit that organizes the annual True/False Film Festival in Columbia, will hold the bulk of the fest in Stephens Lake Park in 2021.
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Power restored for 1,300 Columbia Water and Light customers
UPDATE 9:22 P.M.: According to Columbia Power and Light, a tree fell on lines knocking out power for at least 1,300 people. Power was restored just after 9 p.m. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities warned drivers Tuesday afternoon of heavy traffic in the area of Forum and Stadium boulevards after traffic signals lost power. Boone County
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Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible Listeria exposure
WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC
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Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday
The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.
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Columbia chiropractor’s office and barbershop cited for violating health order
The Columbia/Boone County health department said two local businesses were cited for not following the city’s mask order recently.
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COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President
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Columbia Police arrest suspect following an alleged drug deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.
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Columbia PD K-9 helps catch person suspected of DWI
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County DWI traffic stop on Bonny Linn Drive leads to a foot chase into a wooded area. Officials say the suspect ran from the deputies into the wooded area and a Columbia Police K-9 help capture the suspect. Officials say the suspect is still back there and they are trying
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Assistance agencies struggling to keep up with needs of less fortunate
According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.
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Boone County Commission considering a 30-day trial period for mask mandate
Commissioners brought up the mask ordinance in a conference call with local leaders from across the county Monday morning.
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Local fire departments adjust to COVID-19
Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Columbia police detain 16-year-old suspected of recent burglaries
Columbia police have detained a teenager on suspicion of multiple recent burglaries around the city.
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Police find evidence of shots fired in northeast Columbia
Officers were sent to a report of shots fired near Moniteau Court at about 11:20 p.m. and found casings in the 2200 block of Ballenger Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus
MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.
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