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Cut fiber line leads to Boone County EMS calls being rerouted on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications stopped receiving 911 and 311 calls around 10 a.m. Tuesday after a fiber line was cut, according to a Wednesday press release. Service was restored by midnight, the release states. BCJC was notified of the disruption by Brightspeed – and phone and internet provider -- and the reason The post Cut fiber line leads to Boone County EMS calls being rerouted on Tuesday appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
The Daily Blend w/ AC: John Howe, Author and Behavioral Economist
It's never too early to start thinking about financial contributions to your retirement fund. John Howe, author of 'The Foolish Corner' and a behavioral economist, says, "the number of boomers who do not have sufficient resources for at least a comfortable retirement is significant." May 27, 2024. Adonica Coleman is...
Sunday Sit-down with Matt Michaels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Mizzou baseball color commentator Matt Michaels in this week's edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above. Article Topic Follows: Sports. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. ABC 17 News is committed to...
Ashland PD: Some Boone County EMS calls routed to other counties, affected calls in Ashland
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chief of the Ashland Police Department wrote in a Tuesday evening social media post that a number of calls to 911 and 311 were routed to other counties. Chief Scott Young wrote that those issues affected calls involving the Ashland Police Department and recommended residents call the department directly. APD’s phone The post Ashland PD: Some Boone County EMS calls routed to other counties, affected calls in Ashland appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Tracking another round of storms Sunday afternoon
TODAY: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect through 7 p.m. Sunday for possible severe storms. Morning storms have already brought severe winds and hail to the area and this is a possibility up to 9 a.m. with this first round. Another chance of storms redevelops south of I-70 this afternoon and tracks southeast with all severe hazards possible including a few tornadoes. Storms track out as the severe threat wanes by sundown.
Mizzou closer Pannell comes up big, ties single-season DI saves record
The ball launched off the bat of Duke’s Ana Gold had the distance, but it drifted just left of the left-field foul pole, leaving her with a long strike. For a second, as it flew, the air was sucked out of a sold-out Mizzou Softball Stadium. For MU closer...
Victorian era meets the modern world at culture class
The fluttering of fans filled the room and books were placed on heads as attendees of the Victorian culture class were transported back to the 1800s. In a class put on by the Maplewood Barn Theater, guests were invited to learn about the culture that made up the Victorian era.
Homeless residents, advocates call for more public toilets downtown
Downtown Columbia does not have a permanent public restroom that is accessible around the clock. The Daniel Boone City Building and Wabash Bus Station are open during their business hours, and Flat Branch Park is home to a portable bathroom. This lack of public facilities is not limited to Columbia....
Sunday’s UV Index and Pollen Tracker
The UV Index is expected to be a 4 tomorrow because of multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms. Still, if an extended period of time is spent outside, it will take 45 minutes to receive a sunburn without the proper protection. Pollen levels will be at a medium level tomorrow...
Naloxone counteracts opioids. Here's where to learn how to use it in Columbia
The monthly education on opioids and how to treat overdoses with Naloxone, brand name Narcan, will happen May 29 at The Blue Note. The program is a partnership of Boone County Overdose Response Coalition and Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services are working together to host the event noon to 1 p.m. at 17 N. Ninth St. Guests will receive information on Naloxone and be able to take a box of the medicine home with them. Registration is not required.
Police accuse woman of 16 crimes in Conley Road Walmart incident
Columbia police identified the woman officers arrested Friday after shots were fired in the parking lot of the Walmart on Conley Road. The post Police accuse woman of 16 crimes in Conley Road Walmart incident appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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