Columbia Job Center hosts free CDL training to combat truck driver shortage
The event will provide financial assistance in the training and placement for those looking to become truck drivers.
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Leaders of Columbia and community members question whether security training should increase in Downtown Columbia
After eight shootings have happened in the Downtown Columbia area within the past two months, Columbia leaders and community members have begun conversations about if security training should increase in the area.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
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Woman arrested after vehicle chase begins in Jefferson City ends in Boone County
A Jefferson City woman was arrested after a vehicle chase that began in Jefferson City before ending in Boone County on Tuesday morning.
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Marshall man seriously injured in Pettis County wreck
A Marshall man is seriously injured after a wreck Tuesday morning on Highway 65 south of Georgetown road.
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Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst of shortages since the pandemic started nationwide. According to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living report, nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs and assisted living communities lost 38,000 jobs
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Mexico man wins $98,000 from the Missouri Lottery
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man won $98,000 from the Oct. 28 Show Me Cash drawing. The man wishes to remain anonymous. “I’ve been playing those numbers for four or five years,” the man shared. “So I had to get my ticket out.” The man told the Lottery he plans to use the money to
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Contractors begin tearing down a dangerous structure in Jefferson City
m was alerted that the structure’s roof collapsed which caused the outer walls to separate.
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MU Health Care to move pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will move its pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday. Any child who needs pediatric emergency services will now need to visit University Hospital near Downtown Columbia. Matthew Robinson, an MU Health Care emergency physician, said in a press release the new location will still offer the same
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COVID-19 long-hauler battling homelessness shares how virus caused financial hardships
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way nearly everything works and has impacted billions of lives worldwide. One Kansas City COVID-19 long-hauler has been battling homelessness due to the financial hardships the virus has caused her. Meet Amanda Finley Amanda Finley, COVID-19 Long-Hauler Amanda Finley is a Missourian who calls herself
Continue Reading Sister of man killed by police wants justice for brother’s death
A woman who identified herself as the sister of the man shot and killed by Columbia police Sunday morning wants more answers from police about what happened.
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Vibez in Downtown Columbia had previous citations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The shooting that happened outside of Vibez is being called a mass casualty event by the Columbia Police Department.IT happened just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Bars in Columbia have to be closed by 1:30 a.m. According to the probable cause statement “T.W said she went to Vibez around 1:30 a.m. and
Continue Reading Police investigating Sunday robbery and carjacking in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a reported robbery and carjacking Sunday afternoon on the 500 block of Mikel St. The victim told police that the suspect approached him with a gun while entering the victim’s residence before stealing items and a vehicle from the victim. The suspect was last seen heading west on
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
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Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin to run for 4th congressional district seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin is running for the Republican nomination in the Fourth Congressional District. “I am running for Congress because I believe we need to elect conservatives who will stand up and put America First. We need to secure our border, hold China accountable for dishonest trade practices – including
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Columbia officials react after ‘mass casualty’ shooting at Vibez left one dead, five hurt
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is calling a downtown shooting early on Sunday morning, which left one person dead and five others hurt, a “mass casualty” event. “Our community has experienced multiple incidents of senseless gun violence over the past several weeks,” said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece. The shooting happened around 3 a.m.
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Fulton police identify man after body found in Stinson Creek
The Fulton Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found in Stinson Creek early Monday morning.
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Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones and the owner of Vibez address downtown violence issues after one man was killed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After one man was killed during an officer involved shooting at Vibez Lounge in Downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, a community briefing was held where the owner of the Lounge exchanged words with CPD Police Chief Geoff Jones about the violence in the area. R’Velle Fair, owner of Vibez Lounge, said Sunday
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Columbia mayor and police chief provide details about a fatal officer involved shooting and downtown violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Brian Treece and Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones spoke at a community briefing at 11 a.m. regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting. Chieff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at Vibez Lounge at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. At least
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One man dead after an officer involved shooting at Vibez on Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was killed in a shooting at Vibez Lounge early Sunday morning in an officer involved shooting. CPD police chief, Geoff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Watch the replay of the
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