School threats on the rise just weeks into the new academic year
School districts in Mid-Missouri have been plagued by threats just weeks into the new school year. talks
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Jury trial for Columbia man accused of murder set to begin Tuesday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Corey Blueitt, 44, is set to appear for A jury trial at 9 a.m. Sep. 24 for the alleged shooting and killing of Aaron Badolato, 34, December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt was indicted by a grand jury in Dec. 2022. According to court
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Overnight lane closures on Highway 63 in Columbia planned for next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will be closed overnight next week, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 5, the release
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Boone County Clerk says absentee voting won’t be impacted by mail delays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Absentee voting in Missouri starts on Tuesday, at a time when local congressmen are claiming there are delays in mail through the United States Postal Service. A press release from Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raytown) shows a group of five Missouri and Kansas congressmen demanding action to amend the issue. A letter sent
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Man indicted in May Downtown Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to a May 19 shooting in Downtown Columbia is facing an additional charged after a superseding indictment was filed on Friday. Kalvin Johnson, 21, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and stealing a gun. An arraignment
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MU Health Care encourages people to stay up-to-date on flu, COVID-19 vaccinations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Physicians with MU Health Care are stressing the importance of getting updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of flu season. The Sewershed Surveillance Program -– which is a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service, Department of Natural Resources and University of Missouri — monitors the number of
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Columbia man indicted on 32 felonies in child molestation case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted on 32 felonies by a grand jury on Friday. Keith Fletcher, 53, was charged with 10 counts of second-degree child molestation, six counts of second-degree child sex trafficking, six counts of sexually exploiting a minor, six counts of possessing child pornography, three counts of second-degree statutory rape
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Jury trial scheduled for man charged with murder in east Columbia Walmart shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting and killing another man in the parking lot of the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia has a jury trial scheduled. Issac Hollis, 26, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A pretrial conference is
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Columbia man pleads guilty to 2020 Audrain County murder, sentenced to 25 years in prison
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree murder in the 2020 killing of a Mexico, Missouri man. Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and first-degree burglary in the death of Chance Davis. He was sentenced to 25 years in
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Charges filed in Columbia restaurant hostage situation
Prosecutors have filed six felony charges against a man accused of taking a woman hostage at gunpoint at a Conley Road restaurant Friday.
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Medical experts say sport injuries increase during the fall season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)- MU Health Care medical experts say the start of the school year often sees a noticeable increase in sports-related injuries, as athletes begin preparing for their seasons. Dr. Clayton Nuelle, an orthopedic surgeon at MU Health Care said that a sudden spike in physical exertion can elevate the risk of injury, as
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Large police presence in West Columbia Saturday night
A large police presence was seen in a neighborhood in West Columbia Saturday night. An ABC 17 News reporter saw nine Columbia police department vehicles and multiple officers in the 1400 block of West Worley Street with guns pointed toward a residence. Officers could be heard asking someone inside to come out. A bearcat arrived
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Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Heritage festival due to potential storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 46th annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show in Columbia on Sunday is canceled, Columbia Parks and Recreation said Saturday. According to a press release from the city, the festival was canceled due to “multiple weather forecasts showing a strong chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain.” Sunday was set to be the
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Tailgating and bag policies in place ahead of Mizzou football game on Saturday
The University of Missouri Tigers are gearing up for their fourth sold-out game of the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and parking lots near and around Memorial Stadium will be full once again with thousands of Mizzou fans heading into Columbia. To help promote safety and a positive game day experience, Mizzou football asks fans
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Officers used a Taser to subdue a man and arrest him Friday inside a Columbia business.
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Open house takes place Friday for the home where homicide, fire happened in January
An open house is taking place Friday for a home that was dilapidated earlier this year.
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MU Health Care settles lawsuit over gender-affirming care
MU Health Care and the family of a Boone County boy have settled a lawsuit over the organization’s abrupt end to gender-affirming care for minors last year.
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Conservation Department investigating after dead geese dumped in Columbia
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating goose poaching after carcasses were found in Columbia.
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Boone County commission candidates face off at Columbia Realtors forum
The Columbia Board of Realtors is hosting a Candidate Forum on Thursday for the four candidates vying for the two Boone County commissioner seats up for grabs.
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Columbia realtor doesn’t expect Wednesday’s interest rate cut to largely impact mortgage rates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This weeks federal interest rate cut effects everything from car loans to mortgage rates, but the Columbia Board of Realtors isn’t expecting mortgage rates to drop by much any time soon. CEO Brian Toohey said mortgage rates have been steadily dropping for a while already in anticipation of the Fed’s rate cut.
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