Home prices rise along with inflation
Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.
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Columbia City Council authorizes Public Works adding position classification for Paratransit program
Watch the city council meeting replay in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council authorized Public Works adding position classification to hire more bus drivers for the City’s Paratransit program. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers. Columbia Public Works is requested the council to authorize
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Suspect in Boone County firefighter’s death skips court appearance
A Kansas City man accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter has a warrant out for his arrest after missing a court date.
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Diesel prices hit record high
According to AAA, the national average of diesel was $5.321 to start the week — more than $2 above last year’s national average.
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Ryan Ferguson’s national talk show appearance rescheduled
A Columbia man freed from prison after being convicted of murdering a newspaper sports editor will appear Tuesday on the “Tamron Hall” talk show this week after the interview was rescheduled.
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Columbia City Council to revisit the topic of community members using roll carts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is to talk about a proposal Monday night that reconsiders the use of garbage roll carts or if the ban will need to head to voters in August. Council members are expected to meet at 7 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. If the bill passes next month, the city
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Columbia police investigate shooting Saturday night that left behind damage to a vehicle
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police were called to the scene on Alpine Ridge Drive and Panorama Lane Saturday around 10:50 p.m. for multiple reports of gunshots. At the scene, officers found evidence confirming shots had been fired in the 5000 block of Alpine Ridge Drive. During the investigation, officers found one vehicle had been struck
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Columbia Voluntary Action Center set to begin multiple programs Monday
The Columbia Voluntary Action Center is set to begin multiple programs in an effort to help lower income residents stay cool during the summer months.
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Mizzou’s Come HOME Tour stays at home this weekend; MU coaches talk upcoming seasons
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Come HOME Tour Caravan and Mizzou Athletics has spent the past few weeks traveling with administration, coaches and players to unify Tiger nation and this weekend they stayed in Columbia. Fans gathering outside the Hearnes Center Saturday afternoon to talk with Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz, Head Men’s
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College graduations bring more people to Mid-Missouri to celebrate
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) It’s that time year again and students are walking the stages to receive their diplomas. Columbia College held a graduation ceremony Saturday graduating almost 400 students. Columbia College officials said this year finally felt like a normal graduation for students because unlike the past two years, family and friends sat closely on Saturday and celebrated the accomplishment of their
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Police investigating a vehicle theft and single-vehicle collision with injury
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a vehicle theft and single-vehicle collision with injury that occurred Saturday afternoon near the intersection of North Stadium Boulevard and Primrose Drive. Around 11 a.m., officers observed a passenger vehicle on Texas Avenue. They determined it was the same vehicle reported stolen at 6:20 a.m. in the 4000 block of
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Sixth annual Molly’s Miles set to begin Saturday morning
The sixth annual Molly’s Miles is set to resume its in person 5k and 10k, after 1,110 days since the last in person event.
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Police: FedEx worker upset at boss fired rounds near Columbia apartment complex
Police arrested a Columbia man Thursday in the area of a shots-fired incident at The Domain apartment complex.
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Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies will join a nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will partner with police departments from Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, the University of Missouri, and Truman VA Hospital for events at several locations. Collection Site Locator On Friday, law
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Man who shot self in Cole County Jail sentenced to prison
A Jefferson City man who shot himself while he was confined in the Cole County Jail was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday.
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Moser’s to open new store in Columbia next week
Moser’s will open its newest supermarket in Westbury Village, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive, at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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Property damage reported after shooting on McBaine Avenue
The Columbia Police Department confirmed early Friday morning shots had been fired on McBaine Avenue, after officers had responded just before 2:30 a.m.
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Shots fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard, MU authorities say
Authorities at the University of Missouri reported Thursday that shots were fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard.
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Jenna Redel nominated by Boone County Democrats to be the county’s next treasurer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Democratic Committee has nominated Jenna Redel as the Democratic candidate to fill the unexpired term of Boone County Treasurer. The election to fill the unexpired term will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Jenna Redel is a well-qualified professional who will excel as our next Boone County Treasurer,” says Chair
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Second-degree murder trial rescheduled for August
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second-degree murder trial has been rescheduled after it was delayed earlier this week. The trial date for Michael Stapleton has been set for August 23. Stapelton is charged with second-degree murder and other charges in the 2019 death of Myron Woods. Stapleton was in the car with the two victims using
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