UPDATE 9:22 P.M.: According to Columbia Power and Light, a tree fell on lines knocking out power for at least 1,300 people. Power was restored just after 9 p.m. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities warned drivers Tuesday afternoon of heavy traffic in the area of Forum and Stadium boulevards after traffic signals lost power. Boone County
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WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC
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The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.
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The Columbia/Boone County health department said two local businesses were cited for not following the city’s mask order recently.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County DWI traffic stop on Bonny Linn Drive leads to a foot chase into a wooded area. Officials say the suspect ran from the deputies into the wooded area and a Columbia Police K-9 help capture the suspect. Officials say the suspect is still back there and they are trying
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According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.
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Commissioners brought up the mask ordinance in a conference call with local leaders from across the county Monday morning.
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Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Columbia police have detained a teenager on suspicion of multiple recent burglaries around the city.
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Officers were sent to a report of shots fired near Moniteau Court at about 11:20 p.m. and found casings in the 2200 block of Ballenger Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.
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The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.
Continue Reading The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the county.
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The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a Jefferson County, Missouri, man after a chase Friday afternoon.
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Tyrone McClain Jr. turned himself into the Boone County Jail Saturday morning.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported
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The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising against most travel in their Thanksgiving guidance.
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