Special election likely to happen this fall to fill Columbia First Ward council seat
Columbia’s First Ward voters successfully recalled their city councilman Nick Knoth in Tuesday’s election.
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Boone County Commission to craft senior property tax relief after voter approval
The Boone County Commission will set to work drafting a program for senior property tax relief after voters overwhelmingly passed the measure Tuesday.
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Columbia Board of Education president urges staff to oppose charter school bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President Suzette Waters sent a letter to Columbia Public School employees, urging them to voice their opposition to a bill that could bring charter schools to Boone County. ABC 17 News received the letter from an email from a CPS spokesperson. Boone County superintendents previously voiced their opposition
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Columbia City Council approves pay raise for CPD
Columbia City Council members approved a bargaining agreement Monday with the Columbia Police Officers Association that would give pay increases to officers and sergeants.
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Man who led police on chase accused of attempted carjackings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with several felonies after he attempted multiple carjackings on Tuesday, according to court documents. Josue Lopez, 30, was charged with vehicle hijacking, two counts of attempts child kidnapping, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, third-degree assault, resisting arrest and two misdemeanors: operating a vehicle without a valid license
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Columbia man charged with handgun straw purchase
Prosecutors charged a Columbia man with buying a handgun and illegally giving it to a minor Tuesday.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say flu season is over as cases decline
A look at the illnesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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Columbia’s Second Ward elects Meyer to city council
Columbia’s Second Ward will get a new representative on the City Council after Tuesday’s election.
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Columbia First Ward voters recall city councilman Nick Knoth
Columbia’ Ward 1’s First Ward voters are being asked at the polls Tuesday if they want to keep or recall their city councilman, Nick Knoth.
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Cobbins, Snodgrass win Columbia Board of Education seats
Tuesday, voters in Columbia will decide two Columbia Board of Education seats.
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ELECTION UPDATES: Southern Boone to get to work this summer after winning ballot issues
Updates on Election Day in Mid-Missouri.
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Chase leads from Columbia to Jefferson City Airport
A chase that began in Columbia ended with a suspect’s arrest at the Jefferson City Airport.
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WATCH: Fire briefly closes northeast Columbia road
A fire in a duplex kitchen briefly closed down the 2300 block of Ballenger Lane in Columbia on Tuesday morning.
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Jury to be brought in for Boone County hazing trial
A jury will be brought in from Johnson County during the Boone County trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member charged with hazing.
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Significant power outages reported in Cole, Camden counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages were reported Monday evening into Tuesday morning in Mid-Missouri, and Pulaski and Phelps counties saw significant outages after a round of storms rolled through the area. Last night a tornado warning was issued for Pulaski and Phelps counties, and several customers in those areas are waking up Tuesday morning
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New charge filed on Columbia doctor accused of rape
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges were refiled against a Columbia doctor on Monday who is accused of raping a woman behind a Columbia bar in 2022. Travis Birkhead, 38, was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. A warrant for Birkhead’s arrest was filed on Monday and a $50,000 bond was set.
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Columbia City Council approves $3 million affordable housing project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night authorized an agreement with the Housing Authority for the Providence Walkway project. The project looks to address affordable housing which was listed as a priority area for the city when they were accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act funds. If approved the city will
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Pay increases could be coming to CPD if council members approve a new bargaining agreement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council members will decide if they will authorize a first amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with the Columbia Police Officer Association that would authorize pay increases to officers and sergeants. Council members will review the agreement at its Monday night meeting at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. If approved
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Changes to CPS Attendance areas set to be discussed during Monday’s meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to discuss changes to the district’s attendance areas as new buildings are set to open, and as schools continue to grow beyond their capacity. Monday marks the beginning of Phase 1 for CPS as the district plans a series of meetings to discuss the changes to its
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AAA Offers advice for travelers this Easter weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers across Missouri are expected to hit the roads today as they head toward their Easter Sunday plans and AAA has some advice to keep drivers and fliers safe and on time. Easter lines up with the end of Spring Break this year meaning that quite a few people are expected to
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