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Ameren cancels energy conservation alert, but warns more could be needed as cold continues

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren has canceled its alert asking customers to conserve energy as extreme cold drives up electricity demand across the region. The cancellation comes after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator– which oversees the Midwest power grid– urged energy companies to reduce usage. Ameren said it is still monitoring conditions and warned customers may

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Columbia fire crews fight freezing conditions during structure fire Saturday

A large police and firefighter presence was seen on Vandiver Drive in northeast Columbia early Saturday morning.

An ABC 17 News reporter arrived on scene around 2:15 a.m. and saw heavy smoke coming from a home in the 1300 block of Vandiver Drive. At least three Columbia Fire Department engines, four Columbia police cruisers, a Boone Health ambulance and an air truck was seen.

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MU officials raise concerns as Missouri Gaming Commission denies NCAA player prop bet ban

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)  The Missouri Gaming Commission has denied a request from the NCAA to ban wagers on individual student-athlete performance, including player prop bets and first-half wager spreads on college basketball games. NCAA President Charlie Baker sent a letter to the commission on Jan. 15 urging the state to restrict these bets, citing

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Missourians face risk of power outages as winter storm approaches

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri residents are being warned about potential power outages this weekend due to an incoming winter storm, according to the Southeastern Electric Reliability Corporation. The organization serves more than 91 million customers across the south-central United States. Under normal winter conditions, SERC said there is enough power to meet demand. However, if

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