Cole County deputies arrest 5 people in connection with Wardsville drug bust
The Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a fifth person was arrested in connection with a Wardsville drug bust that happened on Friday.
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Body found in Miller County
A man’s body was found floating in a pond in Miller County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.
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WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans
Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.
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One officer treated for minor injuries after shots fired at Sedalia police
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in custody after they barricaded themselves inside a residence with children while armed. UPDATE: The subject was taken into custody without incident. Thankfully the children were not harmed! The Patrols DDCC will investigate the shooting involving the Sedalia PD officer. #MSHP pic.twitter.com/dlpXBsTyt3— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) April 13, 2020
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Mizzou football assistant coach creates workouts for kids at home
New Mizzou strength coach Zac Woodfin and his family created a YouTube series for workouts for kids to do during quarantine.
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Mizzou wrestler runs impromptu marathon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou wrestler Allan Hart ran an impromptu marathon this past Monday. “Think of all the little soccer moms that do it like I can definitely do it,” Hart said. “I’m 21-years-old.” The rising junior finished in about five and a half hours. He said it was much harder than he anticipated. “The
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Missouri River bridge back open after several crashes
ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic came to a standstill at the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport Sunday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, one car crashed on the bridge causing traffic to stop. Then a tractor trailer hit another tractor trailer. At least one person was injured during the crashes.
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Columbia business owners open tabs at local eateries hoping to boost sales
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock small businesses across the country, many locals have decided to step in to help local eateries weather the storm. The financial impact of the coronavirus has devastated restaurants. Data from the National Restaurant Association shows the industry has lost 3 million jobs and $25 billion
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Three new cases of COVID-19 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has reported 79 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County. That is a jump up three cases from 76 cases Saturday. The county currently has 14 active cases of the virus. Sixty four people have recovered from the virus so far.
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Stores face increased demand for Easter meals to-go
Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.
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One person in custody after central Columbia shooting
Columbia police arrested 22-year-old James Howard Troy in connected to a shooting on April 8.
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Local churches live-streaming Easter Sunday service
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County at 76 cases of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 1:46 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 76 cases of COVID-19. The county has 64 recovered cases and 11 active cases.
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Third arrest made in first-degree armed robbery on Rollins Road
Columbia Police released that a third arrest was made in relation to a first-degree robbery that happened on Rollins Road early Friday.
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Former Governor Eric Greitens announces divorce
Eric Greitens, the former governor of Missouri before his resignation, announced he is getting a divorce.
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CDC recommends wearing cloth masks in public settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone, essential workers or not, to wear masks in public settings.
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Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DEFENDERS: Price gouging complaints reach nearly 1,000 in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt confirms his office is investigating 951 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19. The number of consumer complaints has increased every week since mid-March when ABC 17 News started monitoring the data. The number of complaints reported on April 10 are 30 times higher than they were
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Cedarhurst Senior Living residents awaiting COVID-19 test results
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cedarhurst Senior Living resident who tested positive for COVID-19 is under self isolation while all other residents are being quarantined in their apartments waiting for test results. Officials from Cedarhurst say the positive result came back Thursday and the facility deployed a response team that included licensed nurses to administer the
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Police investigate shooting in south Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There was a large police presence in south Columbia as police investigated a shooting Friday night. The 3100 block of Green Meadows Road was blocked and crime scene tape was up around the road from the Lakota Coffee Shop parking lot to the apartment complex across the street. An officer told ABC
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