Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed
According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.
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Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t
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Large police presence reported in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of local law enforcement is at the intersection of McKee St. and Orchard lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, both Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department units are at the location. McKee St. is currently blocked off. An ABC 17 News crew is
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Appeal of traffic stop findings comes before Citizens Police Review Board
The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board is reviewing a traffic stop from September that gained attention on social media and called into question the police officer’s response.
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Boone County Commission announces plan for remaining portion of CARES Act funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees
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Columbia man charged in Friday morning shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is now charged for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive last Friday. In the court document, Anthony Jones was looking for money from someone at a home on Greeley Drive and went to the front door. According to court documents, Jones had a confrontation
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Funeral home not in distress despite more COVID-19 deaths
The Parker Millard Funeral Home held a press conference Wednesday morning to update the community on how it is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Deputies arrest man after chase in northern Boone County
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Tuesday afternoon after a chase in the northern part of the county.
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Nearly all Missouri counties currently in COVID-19 ‘red zone’
According to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.
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Columbia police arrest a suspect in the Friday morning shooting in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested Anthony D. Jones, 44, of Columbia, for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive on Friday. Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at 1:30 a.m. and when officers arrived they found a 29-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from the shooting. Jones was
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports three COVID-19 related deaths
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Columbia Regional Airport sees large drop in Thanksgiving travel; confident numbers will rebound
Columbia Regional Airport released flight numbers for the month of November on Tuesday which showed a major drop from the previous year. Despite the challenges the airport has faced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, COU is confident things will bounce back.
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One treated for injuries after Boone County chase ends in crash
The driver of a vehicle that sped away from a Boone County traffic stop was taken to a hospital after the chase ended in a crash, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said Tuesday.
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Columbia Police looking for missing man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police is asking for help locating 32-year-old Thomas Lee Spalding. Spalding was last seen after being dropped off for work at the Columbia Mall Car Wash on Nov. 13. If you have any information, please contact CPD at 573-874-7652.
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COVID-19 pandemic ‘drains’ health care workers mentally and physically
For nearly nine months the COVID-19 pandemic has been crushing health care workers mentally and physically.
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Columbia man sentenced to 18 years in prison for 2019 fatal hit-and-run crash
A Columbia man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a 2019 fatal hit-an-run crash.
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Two-vehicle wreck closes US 63 and Peabody road Monday afternoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people were injured after a wreck at US 63 and Peabody Road Monday afternoon. According to the online crash report, a 2004 Honda Accord attempted to cross over US 63 and pulled into the path of a 2006 Buick Ranier and was hit. According to the
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Columbia City Council and health department discuss vaccines
City leaders and staff with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department continue to grapple with how to fight the Coronavirus on a local level as case numbers continue to rise.
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City of Columbia provides support to 49 businesses with CARES Act funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has announced 49 additional businesses throughout the city and Boone County that will be supported through CARES Act funding. Each locally owned small business will be awarded $10,000 in CARES Act funding funding. CARES Act funding will help sustain operations resulting from negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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