Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders
Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.
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Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial
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MUPD has new online portal for public comments
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has announced – in a Tuesday press release — a new public comment portal. The portal is part of a new standard required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, according to the release. Feedback made through the portal will go directly to CALEA. The
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Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal
One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you be on or in the water this Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is only a few days away.
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One hurt in shooting in south Columbia neighborhood
Police are investigating a shooting in south Columbia after officers were called to a robbery.
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Elsberry man dies in Montgomery County crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln County man died in a crash Sunday in Montgomery County on Route E east of Lincoln Lane Road. Justin Riffle, of Elsberry, was declared dead at the scene, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. He was 43. The crash occurred as a 1975 Chevrolet Silverado –
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Habitat for Humanity continues to build homes for those affected by 2019 Jefferson City tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) May 22 marks the four-year anniversary of a tornado that ripped through Jefferson City. Following the monstrous tornado, Habitat for Humanity lent a hand to families who lost their homes, and continues to do so four years later. River City Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Susan Cook-Williams said the organization has
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Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia
Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.
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Authorities emphasizing boating safety on Lake of the Ozarks ahead of Memorial Day
Authorities are encouraging people to keep boat safety in mind as they head out onto the water this Memorial Day.
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New witness added in trial of Columbia man accused of killing wife in 2006
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers are interviewing witnesses to prepare for a jury trial against a Columbia man who is accused of killing his wife in 2006. Keith Comfort, 41, is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Comfort in 2019 allegedly admitted to police
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Highway could be closed for days after Monroe County train crash
A state highway that was closed after a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and train Sunday in Monroe County will be closed until midweek, the local sheriff said Monday.
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No injuries reported in Mexico garage fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Sunday garage fire in the 700 block of Holt Street in Mexico, according to a Monday press release from the Mexico Public Safety Department. Crews responded a house fire call at 10:49 a.m. Sunday. The garage had significant fire, heat and smoke damage, according to the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you enjoy Columbia summers?
Life slows down a little in Columbia in the summer.
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Semi-truck driver dead after train derailment in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The 65-year-old driver semi-truck driver who crashed into a train in Monroe County died, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. A train and tractor-trailer crashed Sunday afternoon in Monroe County, Monroe County Joint Communications confirmed. According to the crash report, Russell Minnis of Higbee was confirmed dead around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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One of three people charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death is in Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was allegedly involved in a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death is now in the Boone County Jail. Nicholas B. Grathwohl, of Columbia is charged with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26 2021 death of a person who name is redacted in court documents. Grathwohl was booked
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Three people injured after Camden County golf cart crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A juvenile and two adults were taken to the hospital after a golf cart crash in Camden County on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened a little before 9:00 p.m. on Avalon Way just west of Stagecoach Lane in Camden County. Troopers say, James
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One man dead after fire in Moberly Saturday morning
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man died from a fire inside a commercial building in Moberly Saturday morning. The fire happened just before 10:30 a.m. in the area of 412 North Hinkley Street in Moberly. When Moberly Fire Department arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the back of the building, according to a news release. After
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Over 1,300 seniors graduate from Columbia Public Schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of 2023 seniors graduated across Columbia over the weekend. Through four different high school ceremonies, over 1,300 students crossed the stage to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Frederick Douglass High School graduated Friday morning at the Missouri Theatre. David H. Hickman High School’s graduation followed later that night at Mizzou Arena. The
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13-year-old dies in dirt bike accident at Finger Lakes State Park
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old boy died after a crash at the Motorcross Track in Finger Lakes State Park Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday. The boy lost control of his dirt bike while going over a raised area of the
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