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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
Continue ReadingLocal fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
Continue ReadingTractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A
Continue ReadingA look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.
Continue ReadingBoone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.
Continue ReadingResidents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.
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Continue ReadingCrews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against two people in connection to a Columbia shooting. 25-year-old Elizabeth Dye is accused of armed criminal action, robbery and assault. According to court documents, she is homeless and was staying at the victim’s home in the 200 block of Orchard Court as a guest. Police say she
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire is on scene of a fire incident in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications reports that Route K between Sabine Dr and Scott Blvd is closed due to a fire incident. Officials report there was no one at the residence. Crews on scene report issues with the hoses due
Continue ReadingRoad crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.
Continue ReadingUtility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.
Continue ReadingRoad crews were still out in full-force Tuesday morning working on roads despite the sub-freezing temperatures.
Continue ReadingSeveral people were arrested at a southwest Columbia residence early Tuesday morning.
Continue ReadingBoone County Sheriff’s deputies identified a teenager killed in a shooting in the 4700 block of W. Millbrook Drive Monday night.
Continue ReadingEmergency crews blocked off a lane of Interstate 70 West for a crash Tuesday morning.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police report a 33-year-old woman was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted on the 200 block of Orchard Court at 7:15 a.m. Monday. Columbia police arrested Lucas Gordon Harper, 34, and Elizabeth Emily Dye, 25, both of Columbia, for 1st Degree Assault, Armed Criminal Action and 1st
Continue ReadingMultiple Boone County Sheriff’s department vehicles are on scene of a shooting on the 4700 block of W. Millbrook Drive.
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