Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints interim police chief
The Ashland Board of Aldermen appointed an interim police chief during its special meeting Tuesday night.
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The Ashland Board of Aldermen appointed an interim police chief during its special meeting Tuesday night.
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TONIGHT: Showers and a rumble of thunder or two are possible this evening, along and north of a line from Sedalia to Hermann. This activity will bring minimal rainfall, and we should expect a mostly dry evening, with mostly cloudy skies. TOMORROW: Wednesday will start with warm temperatures, near 80. It’s a warm day, despite
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has released a list of recipients who have received ARPA funds, and five entities have received at least $1 million. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed in 2021 as a stimulus package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Boone County was awarded $15 million from the
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Today at 1:30 PM, a press conference will be held outside city hall to announce Team CoMo – Heart of the Community Summit aimed to discuss solutions to help at-risk youth in the community.
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews continue to clean a diesel fuel leak Tuesday morning in a creek near the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm. Cole County Public Works told ABC 17 News there is no danger to the public. They are also not sure exactly how long it will take to fully clean. The
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Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.
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THIS MORNING: Isolated storms are possible early this morning in southern Missouri but we are generally expected to stay dry. Temperatures quickly rise to near 90 before noon. TODAY: The early afternoon could see temperatures in the upper 90s today, with moisture adding on a few degrees. Some scattered showers are possible this evening, beginning
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Lottery fever has been heating up drawing people to buy lottery tickets. The Powerball last week was more than $1 billion and Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing currently sits at $820 million. When Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow, scammers will lure people on social media. “Let’s say (there is a paid advertisement
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The lawyer representing a man seen on video getting hit in the face while Columbia police officers arrested him say he’s still investigating the situation. Bharat Varadachari told ABC 17 News on Monday that he is still exploring different “remedies” in civil court for Lee Martin. “I have great respect for police
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a general clearing for mid-Missouri as most of the higher storm chances exit the viewing area. Temperatures will be dropping down into the low 70s, and winds will be blowing at 5-10 mph from the SSW. TOMORROW: I’m tracking early morning isolated rain and storm chances that decay as the morning continues.
Continue ReadingThree out of the eight people involved in this weekends boat crash at the Lake of the Ozark are still hospitalized, according to Cpl. Kyle Green from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel
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After a busy July full of rain chances and milder conditions, the long-term pattern looks to somewhat dry up and quiet down. A ridge of high pressure is currently building across the western United States, and this system could be in place through the rest of the month. Heat alerts are already up from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council met with the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening for a joint work session regarding the years-long discussion of short-term rental regulations. Council and commission members reviewed public feedback and research gathered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner said the public will get
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This Afternoon: A storm complex tracking through western Missouri is heading south of our area, and any redevelopment of storms looks unlikely heading into this evening. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s as conditions dry out. Tonight: Some clouds linger as lows cool to the lower 70s. Winds remain out of the west at 5-10
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. With dangerous heat levels expected across the United States this week, OSHA says those numbers have the potential to get worse. Given the current conditions, the
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Today: Scattered showers and storms begin in western portions of Mid-Missouri after 10 PM lasting until the late afternoon hours. An isolated strong to severe storm remains possible. The overall risk of widespread severe storms remains very low. Strong winds and brief downpours remain the primary impacts. The afternoon highs climb into the lower 90s.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ARPA evaluation committee is set to meet Monday morning to discuss how to spend $25.2 million dollars. The committee will evaluate scoring and submit their recommendations to Columbia City Council next month. Over 50 organizations scored high enough to move on to the current phase of the project and had until
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ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton took the field Sunday at Missouri Western for his third training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a breakout year last season, the team is looking for Bolton to step into a leadership role. “Nick is the leader of the defense in that the play
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) All eight people onboard a boat that crashed into a house at the Lake of the Ozarks are alive, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. Eight people were sent to the hospital after a boat crashed into a home on the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri State Highway Patrol
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