Inmates stage uprising at St. Louis jail dogged by unrest
Inmates have broken windows, set a fire and thrown debris at a St. Louis jail that has been plagued by uprisings in recent months.
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Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply
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No one injured after shots were fired in central Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Police were on the scene of shots fired on the 300 block of East Ashley Street in Jefferson City Sunday night. Officers on the scene say at least 4 shots were fired in the area. There were no reported injuries or property damage. Police say the shots were likely fired to break
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SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 7 day positivity rates continues to slowly grow
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 279 news cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total to 490,927 since the start of the pandemic. No new deaths were reported on sunday, keeping the number at 8,504 deaths throughout the Show Me State. The part of the state’s COVID-19 dashboard monitoring deaths has
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Columbia Public Schools set to return to full time in-person learning
The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously to return most students to the classroom five days a week in March.
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Pursuit suspect crashes into The State Historical Society of Missouri building
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One suspect is in custody after crashing into The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies, Sunday morning. Columbia Police investigate the scene of a pursuit turned crash on Sixth St. and Elm St. CPD said an officer attempted to pull the suspect over for a traffic stop at midnight
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COVID-19 “long-haulers” seeing side effects of virus for potentially months after diagnosis
St. Louis resident and teacher, Mary Grobe was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-November and is still dealing with the long-term side effects of the virus.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 27 percent of Missourians have started vaccination process
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 327 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 490,648 throughout the pandemic. The state’s 7-day positivity rate is currently at 4.4 percent. The state also reported 5 news deaths due to the virus. Since the start of the pandemic, 8,504
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Boone County accepting absentee ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election
The Boone County Clerk’s Office is hosting an in person absentee voting event Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s election.
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One person dead in Camden County Friday afternoon crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is dead after a wreck on Highway 7 south of Velvet Antler road in Camden County Friday afternoon. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states the driver Ronnie Larson, 31, Camdenton, and William Robinson, 34, of Roach, a passenger was in a 2000 Ford Explorer when it crashed
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Columbia police investigating stabbing/armed robbery at Broadway Business Park Court
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a reported stabbing on the 3300 block of Broadway Business Park Court at 7:50 Friday evening. Columbia police report an 18-year-old woman was stabbed by a man that asked for money. The woman was taken to an area hospital for medical care. Columbia police continue to look
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Thursday Cole County chase reached speeds in excess of 105 mph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has multiple charges filed against after a Thursday chase that reached speeds of 107 miles per hour that ended in Holts Summit. Jefferson City Police say officers responded to Southridge drive Thursday for an assault and Germaine Morehouse left the scene. Police chased Morehouse onto Highway 54,
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CDC says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said domestic travel is considered safe for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC states that fully vaccinated individuals traveling don’t need to be tested before or after traveling unless required by their destination location. Travels also are not required to self-quarantine. The CDC guidance
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Friday Updates: Boone County reports jump in positivity rate to 7.7 percent
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting two new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 46 active cases in the county, down four from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 17,917. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from isolation is
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Crash on I-70 backing up traffic near exit 111
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting a traffic delay on westbound Interstate 70 past exit 111. MoDOT reported a vehicle crash just after 3:30. According to MoDOT, delays on the round could occur till after 4:20 p.m. ABC 17 News will have more information as it becomes available.
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Columbia police investigate gunfire on Paris Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police investigated a shooting that damaged property Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Paris Road around 1 p.m. At least six patrol vehicles responded to the scene. ABC 17 News crews saw officers searching a grassy area near a home. Police at the scene confirmed shots were fired.
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Capitol Police officer killed, another injured after suspect rams car into police barrier outside building
One US Capitol Police officer has died and another is injured after a suspect rammed a vehicle into a police barricade outside the Capitol building Friday afternoon, acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told reporters. Pittman said the suspect in the attack has also died. The suspect was not on the radar of the US
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Man arrested in Sedalia on suspicion of kidnapping
The Sedalia Police Department said John Hodges is being held pending multiple charges after police responded to a call that a woman was being held against her will.
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Remains found at state park expected to be identified Friday
Dori D. Burke with the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner’s Office said the office expects to know whether or not the remains belong to missing woman Mengqi Ji by Friday.
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Local health departments prepare for the activation of Phase 3 next week
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) All Missourians will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine next Friday, April 9. Local health departments are preparing on how to accommodate a larger group becoming eligible. The state is moving forward with its vaccine distribution plan as Phase 3 will become eligible on April 9. Phase 3 allows for all
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