California boil order lifted after two negative E. coli test results
The California boil order was lifted Thursday after the Department of Natural Resources confirmed two negative test results for E. coli.
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New omicron variant spreading across Missouri; COVID vaccine recommend on children as young as 6 months old
The Columbia-Boone Health and Human Services reported there have been 1,622 COVID cases for children under the age of 5 in Boone County.
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One dead, one injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 179 off-ramp in Jefferson City
Jefferson City police are reporting one person is dead and a passenger is injured after a two-vehicle afternoon crash on Highway 179 in Jefferson City.
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A boil advisory issued in a Mid-Missouri town shows the importance of a clean water supply
After a water boil advisory was given to the city of California during a heat wave, the advisory showed the importance of a safe supply of drinking water in Mid-Missouri.
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Bond denied for mother after infant’s body found in 2019 identified
A Boone County judge has denied bond for one of the two people charged in the death of an infant found in 2019.
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Central Pantry in Columbia teaming up with DoorDash for pilot delivery program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Pantry in Columbia is currently using a pilot delivery program through DoorDash. Anyone who is 60 years or older and lives within 10 miles of the Central Pantry is eligible. The program is first-come-first-serve to the first 50 people who call to schedule the service each month. Items are pre-selected
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Missouri resident tests positive for brain-infecting amoeba
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is reporting a Missouri resident has a laboratory-confirmed infection of Naegleria fowleri, a brain-infecting amoeba. Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic single-celled free-living amoeba that can cause a rare life-threatening infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The Missouri patient is
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Columbia resident says Mediacom outage impacted his work-from-home
After two days of little to no internet access for some Mid-Missouri Mediacom customers, the outages appear to be resolved.
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University of Missouri reaches settlement with former football assistant coach Dooley
A trial in a former Mizzou football assistant coach’s lawsuit against the university has been canceled after the two sides reached a settlement, according to court records.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County health care system capacity moves to yellow status
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Indiana man charged after drugs seized during traffic stop in Montgomery County
A Muncie, Ind. man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested on the morning of June 28 after a traffic stop.
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MoDOT seeking public comment on Interstate 70 in Boone County
MoDOT is seeking public comment on a study of Interstate 70 through Columbia, including potential alternatives at the I-70/Highway 63 Connector.
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Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal
The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.
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Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia Thursday morning
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after shots were fired on Premier Lane early Thursday morning.
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Woman seriously injured after golf cart crash in Camden County
A woman was seriously injured after a golf cart crash at the Golf Club at Deer Chase in Linn Creek Wednesday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the FDA ban Juul sales?
The FDA briefly banned Juul sales last month but now says it will delay that decision.
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Columbia man sentenced after downtown shooting
A Columbia man is sentenced to eight years in prison for assault after he shot at police in downtown Columbia in Jan. 2021.
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Four injured after two-vehicle crash in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on Route WW on Wednesday afternoon in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Erynn Knight, 18, of Fulton, was driving a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am and pulled out from a private drive in front of a 2007 Jeep
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CDC recommends Boone County residents to wear masks indoors
There has been an uptick in Boone County’s COVID-19 numbers according to the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Continue Reading Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings
Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.
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