Construction starts on Columbia Area Career Center renovation and addition
Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated the start of work to renovate and add to its trade school.
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Concern that Jefferson City MoDot project may affect summer travel
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns over the Missouri Department of Transportation’s U.S. Route 54 improvement project in Jefferson City affecting summertime travel were brought to the table at Monday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting. According to MoDoT’s website, its work on Route 54 is part of an improvement project in Jefferson City. Route 54 will
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City Council unanimously approves CBA, Columbia Fire Department joins critical illness pool
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday unanimously approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055. The agreement includes different benefits for firefighters, including joining the critical illness pool. The MFFCIP is an insurance benefit that provides financial assistance for 17 different types of cancer. According to the council
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Multiple counties without power in Mid-Missouri Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple counties are without power Friday morning after Thursday night storms blew through Mid-Missouri. As of 7 a.m. Friday morning there are 246 people without power in Boone County, according to Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and 1,472 customers from Boone Electric Cooperative. Morgan County shows 1,349 people without power as of
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Construction to start on I-70/Highway 63 interchange in about one month
Columbia drivers can expect to see construction on the Interstate 70-Highway 63 Interchange as soon as next month, according to the Improve I-70 project director.
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Man set to be executed Tuesday for 2009 Jefferson City murder
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (KMIZ) David Hosier is slated to be executed Tuesday at 6 p.m. after he was convicted of killing Jefferson City couple in 2009. Hosier, 69, was found guilty by a jury on Oct. 12, 2013, for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, first-degree burglary and illegal gun possession. On Nov. 26, 2013. he
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Columbia Board of Education set to meet Monday evening
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will be holding one of its final Board of Education meetings of the school year Monday. There are several items listed on the agenda, but some of the biggest topics of discussion will be the attendance areas. Attendance area changes have been a big topic of conversation for several
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Three men wanted in connection to deadly Columbia shooting arrested in Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents filed on Thursday indicate that multiple men who were wanted for murder in the June 2023 shooting on Dove Drive in Columbia are in custody after they were arrested by Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police in Oklahoma. Deazes Turner, 20, Deljuan Turner, 20, Â and Alqueze Jones were arrested, according to
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Missouri State Highway Patrol set to investigate Sturgeon standoff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control will be investigating the five-hour-long standoff in Sturgeon on Tuesday.
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Boone County Commission approves pay for new joint communications director
The Boone County Commission approved the salary for the county’s new joint communications director Tuesday.
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Safety remains a top priority for Art in the Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Safety procedures are crucial when it comes to planning one of Columbia’s biggest events as Art in the Park is set to kick off on Saturday. Art in the Park brings in artist from across the country, displays a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, and much more. This popular
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Several recent shootings in Columbia leave three people dead
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the past week and half, three people have been killed after a string of shootings in Columbia. Charges were filed yesterday in the latest deadly shooting on rice road and the shooting during an attempting carjacking at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Conley Road. One of the most recent shooting was
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Sturgeon Board of Alderman set to meet Tuesday after mayor’s sudden resignation
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sturgeon will be holding its first Board of Alderman meeting Tuesday night at the Sturgeon Recreation Center since the mayor’s sudden resignation. The City of Sturgeon’s mayor resigned Saturday, according to a social media post from the city. The city stated in the post that it received notice from
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STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sturgeon’s mayor resigned Saturday, according to a social media post from the city. The city stated in the post that it received notice from Kevin Abrahamson that he has resigned his position as Mayor and resigned from the City Council, effective immediately. Aldermen Seth Truesdell will be taking over
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Columbia’s Summer Lunch Program set to return in June
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Summer Lunch Program is set to make its return on June 3 to provide children with free lunches throughout the summer until August 2. There will be a variety of locations for children 18 and under to go and grab a meal during the day. Public Health and Human Services will
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Boat and pool safety tips as Memorial Day weekend approaches
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Memorial Day weekend approaching, boating traffic on Missouri lakes and rivers may increase and more people may be encouraged to go to the pools. Its important to know valuable tips if you plan on swimming or boating this weekend and throughout the summer. Per the Missouri State Highway Patrol, if you’re
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Locals celebrate Cooper/Howard port project
The Port of Howard/Cooper County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to mark the completion of transformative infrastructure project.
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Lawmakers attempt to push bills on last day of the legislative Session
Lawmakers have until 6 p.m. Friday to pass any bills before the end of the legislative session.
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Weather cancels first Thursday Night Live of the summer in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first Thursday Night Live of the season in Jefferson City has been canceled because of storms in the forecast. The band Zero to Ninety was scheduled to play the Downtown Jefferson City event. The event is presented by Downtown Jefferson City and features live music, food and drinks for people
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Jefferson City early childhood center canceled
A groundbreaking ceremony scheduled Tuesday for a Jefferson City early childhood learning center was canceled because of weather.
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