Officer cleared in Columbia shooting
A special prosecutor has cleared a Columbia Police Department officer of wrongdoing in the shooting of a suspect in 2018.
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MU Health won’t take state’s offer of staffing help
MU Health said in a statement Tuesday that is has already signed contracts to bring in extra traveling nurses, making the state’s help unneeded.
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Some Columbia Public Schools parents in support of kids heading back to in-person learning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Monday their plans to potentially send students back to the classroom on January 19, 2021. The Columbia Board of Education decided to push the date for students to return to an in-person learning environment from Jan. 11 to Jan. 19. The board also plans to install air purifier
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Columbia Board of Education approves $1.2 million air purifier contract
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education moved to improve COVID-19 safety measures at its meeting Monday night. One of the measures the BOE approved was the purchase of air purifiers for classrooms. According to board documents, the cost of the “ionization devices” is about $1.2 million. The cost will be covered by the
Continue Reading Columbia Board of Education votes to push back elementary students’ return to in-person learning on Jan. 19
If approved, elementary students would join high school and middle school students and return to in-person learning on Jan. 19.
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Men on the run after chase ends in crash near Columbia park
Local authorities were searching for two men near Grasslands Park in Columbia.
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COVID-19 vaccine making its way to Missouri as soon as Monday
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says 51,675 doses are heading to the state in the first shipment. Dr. Randall Williams said they expect the first vaccines to be administered in Missouri on Thursday.
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Room at the Inn to open its doors tomorrow
The Room At the Inn winter shelter opens its doors for the season Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Missouri’s phased COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.
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Police arrest Columbia woman for assault and resisting arrest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is being held in the Boone County Jail Saturday after being arrested for assault. Columbia Police arrested 22-year-old Jerika D. Owens, of Columbia for assault and resisting arrest Friday. CPD was dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to the 300 block of Brewer Drive for a report of a disturbance. According
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Columbia man charged with murder after May 2020 shooting in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with 1st-degree murder and other charges after allegedly shooting the victim during a drug deal. According to court documents, Jamar Burns went to a St. Louis Taco Bell to buy marijuana from Darion Powell. During the purchase, Burns allegedly shot Powell and told another person to
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Columbia man sentenced 15 years for 2019 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison for in a shooting of a man on June 26, 2019. Cortez Brimmage pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges for his role in the shooting. Cortez got into a fight in the 1500 block of Tupelo Place in Columbia
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Columbia housing program makes thousands in CARES Act grants available for local nonprofits
Columbia Housing and Community Development is offering thousands in grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to area residents.
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Car damaged in shooting at W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection
Columbia police say a car was damaged in a shooting near the W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection Thursday night.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning
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Inmate who escaped Reality House charged with rape, other charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the three inmates who escaped Reality House is now charged with rape, three counts of domestic assault and one count of unlawful use of weapon. According to court documents, Lawrence Johnson was found at a motel on Nov. 27 in the 3400 block of I-70 Drive SE. The victim told
Continue Reading Columbia police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a possible shooting at the intersection of Broadway and Stadium. Columbia Police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium on Dec. 10, 2020. An ABC 17 News crew is reporting a large group of police on scene as well as a CSI van. Our crew can see evidence
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Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed
According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.
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Columbia police arrest man in connection with weekend shooting on Orchard Lane
Columbia police officers arrested a man Thursday in connection with a weekend shooting in the northeast part of the city.
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Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t
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