FRIDAY UPDATES: Nearly 100 hospitalized with coronavirus in Boone County hospitals
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office: Driver of stolen vehicle in crash remains at large
The chase started around 11 p.m. Thursday night and ended after the stolen vehicle ran a red light on Range Line, colliding with two other cars.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you spending more on gifts this Christmas?
Experts predict Christmas spending will be up this year after last year was affected by job losses and the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Invasion of privacy victim speaks out
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Ronald Dameron’s victims is speaking out in the hopes something can be done about Missouri’s invasion of privacy law. The woman’s name will not be shared to protect her identity. A Columbia man was charged multiple times for invasion of privacy after allegedly taking unwanted pictures. The woman is one
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Officials invite the public to help top off Columbia Airport’s new terminal
A beam-signing and topping-off ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Missouri state officials dispute reports of mask mandate study
By comparing the seven-day averages of Missouri counties with and without mask mandates in place, DHSS found that both case and death numbers were lower during the peak of the delta variant in counties that enforced mask-wearing.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 63 new coronavirus cases; hospitalizations continue to rise
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Proud Boys member sentenced to over 7 years on firearms charges
ALBANY, NY (KMIZ) A Proud Boys member is sentenced to over seven years in prison for a federal gun charge; the member also formerly plead guilty to other charges including one from when he purchased ammunition through a straw purchaser in Columbia. Jonathan M. Cuney, 38, was sentenced to 87 months in prison, to be followed
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Columbia motorcycle shop promotes safety after deadly crash
Gilbane Motorsports has put a memorial for Skylar Maddox Dec. 2, 2021 and a sign to remind drivers to watch for motorcycles when driving.
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Omicron found in Minnesota patient who recently visited New York
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been found in a person in Minnesota who recently traveled to New York City last month.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is inflation a significant problem?
The GOP argues that Democratic policies that have pumped money into the economy are helping to drive inflation. Democrats counter that the high prices are temporary and caused largely by the pandemic’s effects. They say the economy will settle down soon.
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Downtown Columbia shooting suspect faces federal gun charge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A downtown Columbia shooting suspect is now facing a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. Christopher Michael Sledd is charged with assault, unlawful use of a firearm, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in Boone County after a Nov. 6 shooting. According to a probable cause
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SSM Health Medical Group – Family Medicine & Walk-in Clinic closing at end of the year
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) The SSM Health Medical Group – Family Medicine & Walk-in Clinic is closing on Dec. 31. Hospital officials report they have reached out to all affected patients to let them know this location is closing. Officials say they are helping patients find other SSM Health Medical Group clinic locations and ensure
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Missouri lawmaker plans to file bill to change invasion of privacy laws
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker plans to file a bill that would change Missouri’s invasion of privacy law. The new law would require repeat offenders convicted of invasion of privacy to register as a sex offender. Ronald Dameron, a convicted felon known for looking up women’s skirts, was recently sentenced to two years probation
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Miller County collector dies
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Miller County collector William (Bill) Harvey has died according to a Facebook post by the Miller County Clerk. The collector position is an elected position. Harvey’s job included collecting current and delinquent real and personal property taxes for the county and various political subdivisions within the county.
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Mexico Public Safety Department investigating items stolen from inside vehicles Tuesday night
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department continues to investigate after reports of people trying to take items from vehicles on Tuesday night. Officials reportedly found several unlocked vehicles had some personal items and small amounts of money taken from them in the area of the 1200 and 1300 blocks of E Jackson. An
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Abortion opponents rally in Missouri capital on day of Supreme Court abortion arguments
Ashcroft will speak at the Overturn Roe event in front of the Missouri Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City at 12:30 p.m. Rally goers will pray for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the seminal Roe v. Wade decision, according to a news release.
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Advocates for safely storing guns speak out after Michigan school shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the details were released that the suspect’s father purchased the semi-automatic gun used in a Michigan high school shooting four days before the incident, advocates for safely storing guns offer advice. Adam Duncan with North Star Training said storing guns in the home is broken down into two categories; home defense
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Gov. Parson appoints new Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. The governor appointed Leslie Meyer, of Benton City, as the Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner. Meyer owns several businesses and her photography work has won the Travel Missouri photography contest and has been featured in Teen
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University Catering to close at end of year due to coronavirus pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials at University Catering are closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizations last day will be on Dec. 31 and the last catered event will be on Dec. 14. Full- and part-time University Catering staff will be given priority consideration for open positions in Campus Dining Services. According to
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