No arrests made after armed robbery in Moberly
The department said in a release it received a 911 call of an armed robbery at the Check into Cash on the 1000 block of North Morley Street.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri’s 7-day positivity rate at 5 percent
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 381 news cases of COVID-19 across the state, bringing the total to 496,157 through the pandemic.
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Woman arrested in connection with Friday shooting in Columbia
According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, officers arrested 23 year-old Najah McHenry on charges of first degree assault.
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Hundreds of appointments available ahead of last day of MU Health Care’s vaccine clinic
MU Health Care is set to host the third and final day of its vaccine clinic Sunday at Faurot Field.
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Local Columbia bars and restaurants still facing staffing issues
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Bars and restaurants have been struggling to keep a full staff since the start of the pandemic, that issue continues a year later. People walking and driving through downtown Columbia may notice more ‘Now Hiring’ signs than usual. Matt McGee, the owner of On The Rocks bar, says he’s posted a large
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State of Missouri reports two cases of Legionnaires’ disease after guests stay at Macon Hotel
MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), in collaboration with the Macon County Health Department, is warning recent guests of the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 1821 N. Missouri St, in Macon, after two guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in April 2021. The two guests used the hot tub
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Vaccine providers are planning for booster shots
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna have both pointed to people needing booster shots or re-vaccinations in the future.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 40% of the population to receive first coronavirus vaccine dose
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southern Missouri Amber Alert canceled after child returned to law enforcement
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert Friday afternoon a 5-year-old was forcibly taken from his home in southern Missouri.
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Columbia police investigating shooting in northeast Columbia; 20-year-old woman shot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Friday afternoon shooting that sent a 20-year-old woman to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Police responded at 3 p.m. Friday to the 3200 block of Elm Grove Dr. after a report of shots fired. The 20-year-old female victim who was transported to local hospital to
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Cole County man arrested after chase and manhunt
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At 3 a.m. Friday, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on the 6400 block of Old Bass Road before the vehicle drove off. Officials report the vehicle crashed on Route A and West Braztio Road, the driver ran away. Deputies did not find the suspect but found personal
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Missouri to begin $5M COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Called Stronger Together, the campaign will begin next month and will provide vaccination information through radio, TV, print and social media messages.
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Jefferson City police arrest man suspected of multiple drug charges
Police officers in Jefferson City arrested a man suspected of multiple drug crimes Thursday, according to a release sent out Friday.
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Hundreds of appointments available for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event
More than 800 vaccination appointments are still available Saturday for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event at Faurot Field.
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Friday morning crash on I-70 West shuts down right lane
A crash on Interstate 70 West near the Midway exit shut down a lane of traffic Friday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is now the right time to leave Afghanistan?
The withdrawal will begin May 1 and be complete by Sept. 11, the president said. The move ends a 20-year war in a country where worries persist about whether the government can retain power.
Continue Reading Two men charged after Nov. 2020 north Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are now charged after a shooting in north Columbia on Nov. 19, 2020. According to police, Tevone Stapleton fired shots from his car in the area of Bodie Drive and Edenton Boulevard. According to court documents, police found nine 9mm shell casings in the street. The shooting did not injure
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Southern Boone School District held virtual classes today due to teacher vaccinations
ASHLAND, MO (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District announced Tuesday evening it would hold all classes virtually on Thursday, due to staff vaccinations. Southern Boone School District’s Superintendent, Chris Felmlee, says it was a collaborative effort to make the decision to hold classes online after staff members received their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.
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Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development suspends Algebra testing requirement for A+ Scholarship eligibility
Algebra I exam requirement waived for all 2021 high school seniors
Continue Reading Human remains found in rural area west of Boonville
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of possible human remains in a rural area west of Boonville. Once on scene, deputies confirmed were the remains were human. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Divison of Drug and Crime Control and the Cooper County Coroner’s Office were requested to assist with processing of
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