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Highway KK blocked off due to transformer fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a downed power line and transformer fire in southwest Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative first reported an outage in the area around 9:38 p.m. and is currently affecting 77 customers. Boone Electric reports a tree in the line caused the damaged. The fire is reported to be
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Clean-up professionals say to leave big debris to experts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’ve got some debris left on your property from the overnight storms, experts say call the professionals. Storm damage remained across Business Loop 70 East, Monday night. Experts say the small debris can be dropped at local recycle hubs but you should leave the big debris, like live wires and major
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Columbia city leaders discuss American Rescue Plan funding with community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders heard from community members about how they want American Rescue Plan funding to be spent. Congress passed the $1.9 trillion plan last spring. To be eligible, expenses must fall into four categories – public health response or negative economic impacts Premium pay, investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
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GPS data to be presented in case against Columbia man accused in 2017 killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing are now required to present GPS data by July 6th. The GPS data is crucial in the case against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts.
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Man stabbed multiple times in southwest Columbia after a domestic disturbance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is injured after a stabbing on the 4300 block of Bethany Drive at 1:30 p.m. According to Capt. Brian Leer, the victim was stabbed multiple times after a disturbance with the mother of the man’s unborn child. Capt. Leer says the wounds were not believed to be life threatening. The
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Parents volunteer as Columbia preschool cleans up after severe weather
Little Miracles Preschool closed Monday because of extensive damage from Sunday’s storm. Volunteers and teachers worked since 7 a.m. Monday to clean up the preschool’s backyard.
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Man injured by tree branch during Sunday night storms
COLUMIBA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday night, Rosetta Walton got a knock on her door from the contractor working next door. He came to warn her a tree limb may fall on her car, but before he left her driveway a large branch fell and severely injured him, Walton said. Columbia police were sent to Cook Avenue
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Utility workers race to restore power after Sunday night storms
Downed trees have been one of the biggest problems, with several limbs and entire trees knocking over power lines. Storms went through Mid-Missouri late Sunday, bringing high winds with it and dropping several inches of rain.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the idea of wind turbines in Boone County?
The regulations are being considered as a renewable energy company plans to build a wind farm in Howard and Boone counties.
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Stephens Lake Amphitheater summer concert season begins
Columbia Parks and Recreation hosted the first of many scheduled concerts at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia Sunday.
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Humane Society shares guidance on how to keep pets safe amid the heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Michelle Casey, Associate Director with The Central Missouri Humane Society, said it’s important to pay attention to your pets in the heat, as they can dehydrate just as quickly as humans. Casey says the humidity in Missouri adds just another level of complexity to the heat, which can also have an impact
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Sporting events continue through the near-record high temperatures in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sporting events continue to play through the extreme heat while making sure it’s being done in a safe way. Little League Baseball games are happening Friday night at both Cosmo Park and with Daniel Boone Little League. When the heat index reaches 90 degrees, the National Weather Service advises individuals to use
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the highest number of coronavirus cases since April 30
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Boone Electric dealing with power spikes amid extreme heat, but says no need to worry
Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia said while they’ve seen some pretty high spikes in usage, it isn’t completely out of the normal for the summer months.
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Fire officials warn of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry time
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning people of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry periods. According to Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Gale Blomenkamp, it’s safer to avoid controlled burns during these dry times. “This time of year right now we’re in, what we would call a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had discolored water?
More than 200 Columbia Water and Light customers had complained about discolored water by Thursday afternoon.
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Columbia Water and Light: Discolored water investigation continues
The utility says it has received several reports of discolored water from its customers. The discoloration is often caused by sediment in water mains that is stirred up when water pressure or flow changes, Water and Light said in a news release.
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Columbia police investigating shots fired in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a report of shots fired in east Columbia near Godas & Valley Creek Ln. According police on scene, one person is in custody after police found evidence of shots fired. Officials say there is no property damage and no injuries reported.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health moving COVID-19 vaccinations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics
Boone Health is moving their coronavirus vaccination locations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics. Officials report that appointments are required. To locate the nearest clinic and schedule an appointment, please visit www.boone.health/primarycare. Boone Health thanks the Columbia Mall and Veteran’s United Home Loans for their help with the mass vaccination clinics. Boone County reports
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