Ashland police officer hit by vehicle while directing traffic
An Ashland officer was injured Tuesday morning while he was directing traffic at South Henry Clay Blvd. and East Liberty Lane.
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Missouri congressional delegation reacts to leak of Roe v. Wade draft decision
The release of a reported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn the abortion rights guaranteed by Roe v. Wade drew immediate reaction from some of Missouri’s congressional delegation Monday night.
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Blair Oaks locked down after ‘possible threat’
A “possible threat” to the district led Blair Oaks administrators to lock down the campus Tuesday morning, the district said in a news release.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri execute Carman Deck?
A man convicted of a 1996 double killing in eastern Missouri is scheduled to die Tuesday by lethal injection in the state prison at Bonne Terre.
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Jefferson City council passes motion to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) Jefferson City’s Third Ward councilman got his motion passed to reintroduce a resolution to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864, during the council meeting Monday night. The council also decided to make some changes to what events and actions people will recognize about this time in history. The council
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Columbia City Council authorizes Public Works adding position classification for Paratransit program
Watch the city council meeting replay in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council authorized Public Works adding position classification to hire more bus drivers for the City’s Paratransit program. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers. Columbia Public Works is requested the council to authorize
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Boone Indicators Dashboard releases new community data and equity analyses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Indicators Dashboard (BID) partners are announcing important updates to the community’s dashboard that a variety of health, education, social, economic, and housing data for issues relevant to Boone County. The BID project helps to make information readily available to diverse community stakeholders who require data to more effectively inform and
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Over 300 pounds of prescription drugs to be destroyed over the weekend
Multiple law enforcement organizations took part in the drug take-back this past weekend.
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Suspect in Boone County firefighter’s death skips court appearance
A Kansas City man accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter has a warrant out for his arrest after missing a court date.
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Countdown to budget deadline begins in Missouri legislature
The deadline for the 2023 Missouri state budget is Friday, but lawmakers still have several things to do before they’re ready to put the bills on the governor’s desk.
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Diesel prices hit record high
According to AAA, the national average of diesel was $5.321 to start the week — more than $2 above last year’s national average.
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Kansas driver charged after high-speed chase in Audrain County on Sunday
A Shawnee Mission, Kansas man could face charges in Audrain County after a vehicle chase on Sunday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports an additional 1,447 COVID cases after reconciling data since the pandemic began
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ameren Missouri expands program to help natural gas customers with overdue balances
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Struggling natural gas customers with Ameren Missouri will now have access to new funding through Ameren Missouri’s Clean Slate program that will help pay off past-due balances. The funding will help local families after a winter season with significantly higher wholesale natural gas prices, which has led to higher energy statements for
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Ryan Ferguson’s national talk show appearance rescheduled
A Columbia man freed from prison after being convicted of murdering a newspaper sports editor will appear Tuesday on the “Tamron Hall” talk show this week after the interview was rescheduled.
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Rolla man hurt after motorcycle crash in Phelps County
NEWBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla, Missouri man was hurt Sunday afternoon following a motorcycle crash in Phelps County. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. on Water Street just north of Highway T in Newburg, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a motorcycle driven by Shawn M. Leach, 24, caught on fire
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Columbia City Council to revisit the topic of community members using roll carts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is to talk about a proposal Monday night that reconsiders the use of garbage roll carts or if the ban will need to head to voters in August. Council members are expected to meet at 7 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. If the bill passes next month, the city
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had to adjust your shopping habits because of rising prices?
Surging prices have affected all manner of goods and services, including key commodities such as food and fuel.
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Columbia police investigate shooting Saturday night that left behind damage to a vehicle
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police were called to the scene on Alpine Ridge Drive and Panorama Lane Saturday around 10:50 p.m. for multiple reports of gunshots. At the scene, officers found evidence confirming shots had been fired in the 5000 block of Alpine Ridge Drive. During the investigation, officers found one vehicle had been struck
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Columbia Voluntary Action Center set to begin multiple programs Monday
The Columbia Voluntary Action Center is set to begin multiple programs in an effort to help lower income residents stay cool during the summer months.
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