Oakland Church Road back open after morning dump truck crash
Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said at 10:40 a.m. crews reopened E. Oakland Chruch Road near N. Buckingham Square.
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Phase 2 activates Monday; those ‘essential for economic recovery’ now eligible for vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 900,000 additional Missourians become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine Monday. According to the state, the activation of Phase 2 on Monday and Phase 3 on April 9 ensures there is a consistent number of people who are eligible and interested in receiving the vaccine. This comes as Missouri is expected to
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 58 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Columbia man charged with kidnapping and other crimes after Friday afternoon
COLUMNBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Friday afternoon incident leads to several charges. According to court documents, Carl Provin came into the residence and threatened the victim saying not to call 9-1-1. Provin allegedly sat next to the victim on a couch, grabbing a cell phone and threatening the victim again
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Phase 2 businesses looking forward to becoming eligible for vaccines
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan activated Monday. Employees of banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services, are just a few industries now eligible to receive a vaccine. Local businesses like Central Bank are one of the many assisting employees in getting access to the vaccine. Mary Wilkerson,
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Columbia Housing Authority names new CEO
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority appointed new leadership. Randy Cole will start as CEO of the agency on May 3rd. Cole has served as the housing orograms manager for the city of Columbia since 2011. As CEO Cole will lead the CHA’s efforts in affordable housing programs and other supportive services. “We are
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Forensic team to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge State Park
A forensic team is set to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park this week.
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MoDOT: Sign work at major Columbia intersection to close ramp overnight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be working on repairing and installing signs on U.S. Route 63 near the Interstate 70 connector Sunday night and early Monday morning. Crews will close northbound Route 63 and the northbound exit ramp from Route 63 to the I-70 connector. The northbound lanes of Route 63
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Multiple candidate forums being held ahead of April 6 election
Multiple candidate forums are scheduled to be held this week in Jefferson City and Columbia.
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Thousands of Missourians are now vaccine eligible in Phase 2
Phase 2 of Missouri’s coronavirus vaccine plan opened up on Monday making nearly 900,000 state residents eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
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Boone Health to go independent on Thursday
Starting on Thursday, Boone Hospital Center will independent and leave the BJC HealthCare network.
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Deputies arrest man suspected of Saturday night shooting on Millbrook Drive
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of a late-Saturday night shooting in west Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen trash at Columbia’s recycling drop-off sites?
The city of Columbia on Friday warned residents against illegal dumping at the city’s residential recycling drop-off sites. The city said in a news release that it’s seeing more illegal dumping at the sites and that anyone caught will be prosecuted. The dumping also threatens the relationship between the city and the businesses that offer
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Local shelters working to get the homeless access to stimulus payments
Local homeless shelters, like the Salvation Army, are ensuring residents and clients have access to federally-approved stimulus money if eligible.
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Columbia residents ‘not surprised’ about illegal dumping after new city-issued trash bags
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia officials are reminding residents of the risks of illegal dumping. Officials said this has been happening at recycling centers in Columbia and the illegal dumping poses a threat to public health. Columbia resident, Samantha Jones, said “my initial reaction to the statement about the illegal dumping was, we told
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Phase 2 of Missouri’s vaccine plan set to open Monday
Missouri’s phased approach to vaccination in the Show Me State is set to once again expand on Monday.
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Nobody injured after West Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nobody is injured after a shooting late Saturday night in West Columbia. Deputies were called out around 11:30 p.m. to the 4400 block of West Millbrook Drive for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, Boone County deputies found a man under the influence of narcotics having a seizure. The man regained consciousnesses
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One person hospitalized after multiple car pile up on Bernadette Drive near 1-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after a multiple car pile up on Bernadette Dr. near Interstate 70 Saturday night. Columbia Police said three cars were involved in the crash. Drivers involved in the crash told ABC 17 crews they were idling when a truck hit them from behind and smashed
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Spring break begins for MU students as COVID-19 cases remain low
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spring break started Saturday for students at the University of Missouri. The university will not require students living on campus to be tested when they return, like the school did for winter break. MU spokesman Christian Basi said low case numbers and timing were some of the factors that played a role
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City of Columbia reminds residents of the risks of illegal dumping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia officials is reminding residents of the risks of illegal dumping. City officials say they have seen this happening more frequently at recycling centers and say the illegal dumping poses a threat to public health. Some of the problems the city has noticed is people dropping off large items that
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