FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high; fewer than 50 new cases reported
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Judge favorable to release for woman accused of Montgomery County murder
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge said he’s inclined to release a woman accused of her husband’s killing from jail, but wanted more details on the plan. Judge Kevin Crane said at a Friday court hearing that he would grant Lynlee Renick’s request to get out of jail on her own recognizance. That
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City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects
The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.
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Inside Faurot Field ahead of Saturday’s kickoff
Mizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia police partner with private lab to help solve 2019 Baby Doe Case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in
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State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19
State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
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CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach
The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Three counties report 20+ recoveries in daily reporting
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Columbia Police investigate Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Boutique
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of
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Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.
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Lane closure scheduled on Ashland Road Monday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Monday, a contractor for Bluebird Network, plans to locate an existing utility in Ashland Road. This will cause a lane closure of the westbound lane of Ashland Road between College Avenue and East Campus Drive, followed by the eastbound lane. The work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed
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Columbia Board of Education strips name from Rock Bridge field
The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.
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Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field
Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.
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University of Missouri police arrest man with a knife early Thursday
Officers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.
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Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law
On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.
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Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend
A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.
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City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for boards and commissions. If you want to apply, the City Clerk’s Office needs to receive applications by 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. Applications are available on the City’s website at CoMo.gov on the City Council page. Boards and commissions are a
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Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’
Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offering flu vaccines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is now administering flu vaccines through school-based flu clinics, outreach clinics around Boone County, and curbside appointments. Experts say the flu vaccines is crucial this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a flu vaccine does not protect you against COVID-19, it can help
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Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on
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