Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic
American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.
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New state, national unemployment claims fall as pandemic restrictions are lifted
Initial unemployment claims nationwide hit a peak of 900,000 in January.
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Months-long road work on I-70 underway in Callaway County
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work to improve pavement will take place on I-70 over the next several months.
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Moberly woman sentenced to 10 years for smuggling gun in body cavity into Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly woman was sentenced to ten years in a Missouri Department of Corrections facility after smuggling a gun into the Boone County Jail back in February. On Feb. 14, Columbia police arrested Amy Wilhite for drug related offenses and took her to Boone County Jail. In March, Boone County Jail detention
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True/False Film Festival kicks off outdoor festival, but capacity restrictions shrink expected ticket sales
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Columbia’s largest festivals kicked off on Wednesday while working to keep people safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the True/False Film Festival was held in March with indoor seating in theaters across Columbia. That was right before state and nationwide lockdowns trying to slow the spread of the novel
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Missouri state workers ordered to return to office by May 17
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state workers to return to their offices for in-person work no later than May 17.
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Macon County man charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter after fatal Nov. 2020 wreck in Moniteau County
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Atlanta, Missouri man faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash in Moniteau county on Nov. 4, 2020 at Highway 50 and Petree road. 33-year-old Joseph Harrington was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in connection with the wreck. Court documents say Harrington was traveling eastbound and a pickup driver was
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Cole County Capital Mall vaccination clinic to change hours of operation
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The permanent vaccination site at Capital Mall in Jefferson City is set to change its hours of operation due to the decline in vaccine demand. Kristi Campbell, Cole County Health Department director, says with the increase of vaccine supply throughout the county the Capital Mall clinic has seen a steady decrease
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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves bridge improvements on I-70 in Boone and Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has approved several projects along Interstate 70 in Boone and Callaway County. One project approved by MHTC is the replacement of the Interstate 70 Outer Road bridge over Little Cedar Creek in Boone County. The current bridge, located between Boone County Route Z and North
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held Saturday at Derby Ridge Elementary
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Continue Reading Construction to improve Business 50 west in Jefferson City begins next Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Constructino crews in Jefferson City will begin work next Monday to improve Business 50 West from the Apache Flats area to St. Martins. The $3.3 Million project was award to a company by the County Commission in March. Crews will starting section one near the intersection of Route T and will
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Advocate says downtown Columbia businesses still need support as coronavirus threat lessens
The outlook is improving for small businesses in Columbia with low numbers of new coronavirus cases and the pending end of local health orders, an advocate for downtown business said Tuesday.
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True/False Film Festival prepared for rain or shine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,
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Doctor cautions Missouri school districts against lifting mask requirements
The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.
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Woman who admitted to causing fatal crash gets 10-year prison sentence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to causing a crash last May that killed a Columbia man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Judge Jeff Harris sentenced Regine McCracken to 10 years in prison for manslaughter. McCracken pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter and three misdemeanors — fourth-degree assault, careless driving
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Jefferson City police officer recovering after crash
The crash happened a little before 9 p.m. at Highway 50 and Missouri Boulevard when a patrol car with lights and sirens on was hit by a pickup truck in the intersection, according to a JCPD crash report.
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Mexico business robbed at gunpoint
Police did not name the business in the 2700 block of South Clark Street in a news release.
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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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