Trash fire prompts evacuation of Residence Inn hotel in Columbia
The building had to be evacuated in the middle of the night.
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Mold a danger for those hit by last week’s flash flooding
Increased flooding in Mid-Missouri has caused longer wait times for restoration companies. But experts say people who have flood damage in their homes shouldn’t wait to take steps against mold.
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The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department start repairing trails
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department says they have started repairing trails. The department posted this photo on their Twitter page today showing a section of trail. Right now, the department still asks you stay off the trail system. The goal is to have all trails passable by the end of the
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Columbia police release name of man subdued after charging officers with knife
Six Columbia Police Department vehicles were at Colonial Village mobile home park along with two ambulances and a fire truck just before 1 p.m.
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Flights out of COU impacted by weather conditions, Sunday night diversion
There are schedule changes for two flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport Monday morning.
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Officials prepare for continued rain, flash flooding in Mid-Missouri
Boone County Fire officials say they’re ready for another week of storms and flash flooding as Mid-Missouri is still recovering from the latest round of storms.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri sees a near 20% increase in week to week coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 467 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, bringing the total case count since the start of the pandemic to 522,889. The state dashboard says new cases are up by 19.6% over the past seven days. The positivity rate is currently at 7.7%. Missouri
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Crews work to repair damages left by latest round of storms
Nelson’s Tree Service in Columbia has been working night and day to clean up debris left by trees in both homes and on roads after severe storms hit Mid-Missouri Friday.
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SATURDAY STORM & FLOODING UPDATES: Photo and video gallery
COLUMBIA, Mo. According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler
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Convicted murder asks Missouri Supreme Court to overturn guilty plea
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man serving time for the death of Kent Heitholt is asking the high court for help. Charles Erickson is asking the Missouri Supreme Court to order a hearing to overturn his 2004 guilty plea. He’s claimed former prosecutor Kevin Crane coerced his story that he and Ryan Ferguson killed Heitholt
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Motorcyclist dead after wreck with Columbia Public School bus on trip in Wyoming
JACKSON, Wy. (KMIZ) The Columbia School District says all students and staff are safe after being involved in a fatal crash. It happened during a school trip to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. Officials with the district say a motorcyclist died in the wreck. The district says the group is awaiting a new bus in
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Several power outages reported across Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several power outages are being reported in mid-Missouri counties. The largest outage currently is being reported in Saline County. Evergy is reporting 482 customers currently being affected. The outage was reported at 11 p.m. Evergy is currently reporting restoration at 12:30 a.m. Friday. The company is also reporting 768 customers without power
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?
A task force recommended the sign and a QR code to scan for a link to a website with more information.
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Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to
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Columbia leaders unveil new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders wrapped the unveiling of a new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader. The marker memorializes Clara Miles. Miles helped establish the Miles Manor subdivision where that marker is located now. The subdivision brought housing to 10 local African American families in the late 1950s. Watch a replay of the
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The curators rejected a task force’s recommendation for the sign in a split vote.
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Boone County law enforcement warn of flooding risks ahead of heavy rainfall predictions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents of risks of flooding ahead of rainfall predictions over the next 72 hours. Officials from OEM said while in contact with the St. Louis National Weather Service, they are forecasting four plus inches of rain for Boone County over the next 72-hour
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County rescheduling mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Compassionate release given to Columbia man incarcerated for marijuana and money-laundering felonies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for 23 years was given compassionate release today by a U.S. District Judge. Eric McCauley was sentenced in 2012 for marijuana and money-laundering felonies. In his order, Judge Stephen Bough stated, “Upon review of the record, the Court finds further incarceration is not needed to
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents about potential flooding of creeks and streams
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the National Weather Service out of St. Louis, to remind residents about the potential flooding of area creeks and streams. Forecasters are predicting four-plus inches of rain over the next 72 hours. Due to that prediction, officials report there is a
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