FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases
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Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick now charged as an Adult in deadly Columbia shooting in Mckee Street area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16 -year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult Friday morning. An adult certification hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. Police believe the Williams Patrick was involved in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Aubry
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Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.
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Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely
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Waverly man killed after falling out of pickup truck bed
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Waverly man was killed Thursday morning after he fell out of a pickup truck bed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the incident on southbound Highway 13 near SE 650 Road around 7:50 a.m. Troopers said 54-year-old Burnie G. Jordan hit the pavement after he fell out of the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the drought emergency worry you?
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action. Parson said farmers and ranchers are the most impacted, but every Missourian may see the impact. “I think as far as for the individuals thinking about running out of water, I don’t think we’re at that stage to be able to
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Active Shooter Training is happening across Mid-Missouri
Two active shooter training exercises took place Thursday in Mid-Missouri.
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House Select Committee hearing highlights Sen. Hawley’s actions on Jan. 6
Security footage from January 6th shows Senator Josh Hawley fleeing the mob, hours
after he pumped his first in the air to show his support
THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID cases
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One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge
Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.
Continue ReadingTrump had ‘extreme difficulty’ with his speech on the day after January 6
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Jamie Gangel, CNN The House committee investigating the insurrection plans to show footage at Thursday’s hearing of then-President Donald Trump having difficulty working through efforts to tape a message to his supporters on January 7, 2021, the day after the Capitol riot, sources familiar with the committee’s
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Fire on roof of University of Hospital extinguished Wednesday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University Hospital is reporting a fire that occurred on the roof Wednesday night at 11:12 p.m. Officials with Univerity Hospital report a smoke detector alarm triggered a response from the Columbia Fire Department to investigate a possible fire. The first Columbia fire crew arrived 4 minutes later and investigated. “The crew upgraded
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NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County
The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.
Continue ReadingBiden tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
By Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden said Thursday that he’s tested positive for Covid-19 but will continue to work while in isolation at the White House despite his mild symptoms. In a video posted to Twitter, Biden told Americans that he is “doing well” and that his symptoms continue
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MoDOT to hold public meeting Thursday about future of Interstate 70 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to hold a public meeting in Columbia Thursday about possible improvements to Interstate 70 in Boone County. Officials will meet with the community at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1701 W. Ash St. from 4 to 6 p.m. The department wants the public’s feedback about future plans for
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you visiting the Boone County Fair this week or weekend?
Hundreds will head to Boone County Thursday as the county fair heads into its third night. The fair runs through Saturday. Do you plan on visiting Boone County Fair? Vote in the poll below.
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Hundreds will head to Boone County Wednesday as the county fair heads into its second night, and organizers say safety and security is on everyone’s minds.
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Former Gov. and ex-wife expected to testify during closed deposition during custody hearing
The deposition between former Gov. Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens is still taking place at the Boone County Courthouse.
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Missouri unemployment rate hits record low
The unemployment rate in Missouri for the month of June was the lowest seasonally adjusted rate since 1976.
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Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand
Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.
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