Several Mid-Missouri schools get perfect scores on bus inspections
The highway patrol inspects buses at districts across the state yearly.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri to delay implementation of the Freshmen in Greek Housing policies and practices
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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One person injured after a midday wreck at Paris Road and east Brown Station Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is recovering after a crash in Columbia this Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the intersection of Paris Road and east Brown Station Road around noon. Authorities say one vehicle t-boned into the other. Lanes were closed for a brief period of time while officers worked the crash.
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Moniteau County coronavirus positivity rate soars as health officials work to increase vaccinations
The health center in a Facebook post Monday said the positivity rate had reached 17.5% and urged residents to get vaccinated. By Tuesday, the state’s COVID-19 dashboard had the rate at 20%.
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Train car catches fire in Jefferson City
Jefferson City firefighters were still working Tuesday to put out hot spots after a train car caught fire the night before.
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WATCH: Governor visits car dealer rebuilt after Jefferson City tornado
Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday attended the reopening celebration of a car dealership damaged by a tornado in 2019.
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Governor calls special session over Medicaid tax to start Wednesday
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will waste no time getting lawmakers into a special session to extend a tax on medical providers that helps fund Medicaid.
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One arrested after Jefferson City officers pull over stolen vehicle
An officer spotted the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Saline County, late Monday morning, according to a Jefferson City Police Department news release.
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Man seriously injured in Camden County crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from the state of California suffered serious injuries in a Camden County crash Monday night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, 32-year-old Christopher Sanetti was driving west on Route KK when his pickup truck started to skid and crossed over the center of the road. The vehicle then
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Columbia City Council approves extended deadline for new Broadway Hotel tower
The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 Monday night in favor of extending the deadline to complete construction for a second tower at the Broadway Hotel in downtown Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you lose power during the storms?
Storms Sunday night led to thousands of people in Columbia, Howard County and other areas losing power after high winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. Many were without power well into Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 16 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Highway KK blocked off due to transformer fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a downed power line and transformer fire in southwest Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative first reported an outage in the area around 9:38 p.m. and is currently affecting 77 customers. Boone Electric reports a tree in the line caused the damaged. The fire is reported to be
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Clean-up professionals say to leave big debris to experts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’ve got some debris left on your property from the overnight storms, experts say call the professionals. Storm damage remained across Business Loop 70 East, Monday night. Experts say the small debris can be dropped at local recycle hubs but you should leave the big debris, like live wires and major
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Columbia city leaders discuss American Rescue Plan funding with community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders heard from community members about how they want American Rescue Plan funding to be spent. Congress passed the $1.9 trillion plan last spring. To be eligible, expenses must fall into four categories – public health response or negative economic impacts Premium pay, investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
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GPS data to be presented in case against Columbia man accused in 2017 killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing are now required to present GPS data by July 6th. The GPS data is crucial in the case against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts.
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Parson says funding restrictions will be necessary if Medicaid tax isn’t reauthorized
Parson’s office said in an advisory sent Monday that the event will focus on the federal reimbursement allowance that helps fund Medicaid.
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Man stabbed multiple times in southwest Columbia after a domestic disturbance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is injured after a stabbing on the 4300 block of Bethany Drive at 1:30 p.m. According to Capt. Brian Leer, the victim was stabbed multiple times after a disturbance with the mother of the man’s unborn child. Capt. Leer says the wounds were not believed to be life threatening. The
Continue Reading STORM UPDATES: Columbia Water and Light says all power restored
Get updates on the damage from storms that hit Mid-Missouri on Sunday.
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Parents volunteer as Columbia preschool cleans up after severe weather
Little Miracles Preschool closed Monday because of extensive damage from Sunday’s storm. Volunteers and teachers worked since 7 a.m. Monday to clean up the preschool’s backyard.
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