Callaway County man seriously hurt in Tuesday crash
Missouri state troopers say a Callaway County man was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon.
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New White House ‘Red Zone’ report shows some improvements for Missouri
The White House’s latest ‘Red Zone’ report showed some small improvements from previous weeks.
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Family displaced after a kitchen fire in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 700 block of St. Mary’s Boulevard Monday night. According to the release, the first crews found light smoke coming from the front of the residence and after entering the residence found the fire in the kitchen.
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Capital City, Smith-Cotton game canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Capital City football game against Smith-Cotton is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns with Capital City. Smith-Cotton had to cancel its game with Battle last Friday due to its own COVID-19 concerns. JCSD athletic director Ehren Earleywine tells me Capital City will not try to find a new opponent for Friday. The
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Four-day week on table for Columbia Public Schools return to classrooms
The head of Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday proposed a four-day week as an alternative to bringing students back into classrooms for two days in a hybrid plan.
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Boone County Clerk’s office prepares for civilian ‘poll watching’
During the first presidential debate President Donald Trump urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and be on the lookout for voter fraud.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Linn High School moves to modified schedule due to COVID-19 cases
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Mizzou, LSU game moved to Columbia due to Hurricane Delta
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football game against LSU will now be played in Columbia, a source confirms to ABC 17 News. Kickoff will be at 11 a.m. from Faurot Field. An MU spokesman would not confirm the change, but he tells ABC 17 News an official announcement on the game will come Wednesday at
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Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches
The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween approaches.
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Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado
The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.
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Providence Bowl moved back a day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Providence Bowl will have to wait an extra day. Rock Bridge announced the Bruins football team will now host Hickman on Oct. 17 at noon. The original scheduled date of Friday, October 16, for Rock Bridge v. Hickman has been changed…Rock Bridge Bruins varsity football will host the Hickman Kewpies on
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Hickman’s Turner and Williams win Week 6 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week
Hickman’s TJ Turner and LJ Williams are our Week 6 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winner! You can watch the play from Friday night’s game against Jefferson City in the video player above. Up next – Hickman will play at Raymore-Peculiar Friday at 7 p.m. We will announce our Week 7 SZFF play
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Mizzou goes with Bazelak at QB for matchup up with No. 17 LSU
COLUMBIA, Mo. Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has named Connor Bazelak the starting quarterback for the Tigers road matchup against No. 17 LSU. MU will kickoff against the Tigers on Saturday at 8 p.m. You can watch Coach Drinkwitz’s full news conference from Tuesday in the video player above. Bazelak replaced QB Shawn Robinson in
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Pettis County man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, must pay over $6,000 in restitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that a Pettis County man pled guilty to the class D felony of Violations Involving Health Care Payments after submitting false timesheets. According to the release, Sherwin Marshall submitted false timesheets for allegedly receiving personal care services and no services were ever provided. Marshall convinced
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Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by
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Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms
The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.
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Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several members of the Pentagon’s senior leadership are quarantining after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for coronavirus, several US defense officials tell CNN.
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Tracking trouble in the tropics
TUESDAY: We’ll start off noticeably warmer this morning, and that will help us get into the upper 70’s this afternoon. It’ll be another day with just about wall-to-wall sunshine and a westerly breeze keeping things from feeling hot. TONIGHT: Mostly clear to end the day, which typically means cool nights. Winds out of the southwest will keep
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Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help
The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.
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Patrol: Carthage child safe, suspect arrested
The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent out an Amber Alert Tuesday morning for a 2-year-old abducted from a southwest Missouri residence by a woman who is believed to be armed.
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