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Tracking a hot and humid week with storm chances
TODAY: Wednesday will be warm, and somewhat humid, especially in the morning. Humidity levels will drop a smidge this afternoon as highs reach near 90. This comes as skies remain mostly sunny through the day. TONIGHT: Winds remain from the southwest overnight, and with clear skies, we'll start the day...
MoDOT to begin summer construction projects
Mid-Missouri residents preparing for their daily commute may need to leave the house a little earlier, as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) launched several summer projects on Monday. Crews are set to begin road work across the state, including in Callaway County. According to MoDOT, all lanes between County...
Two airlifted to hospital after Highway 15 motorcycle crash
A crash occurred on Highway 15, one mile south of Plevna, on June 7, 2024, at approximately 7:55 p.m. The incident involved a 2004 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, which sustained extensive damage and was towed by Leonard Autoworks. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the motorcycle, driven by 63-year-old...
Columbia's hands are tied on gun control. What can be done to reduce community violence?
As Columbia continues to contend with growing community violence, including recent stand offs, groups came together Friday to raise awareness. Members of local chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America, representatives of Boone County Community Against Violence, other community members, City of Columbia Staff and a city council member all gathered for a proclamation reading by Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Moberly honors its native son, five-star Gen. Omar Bradley
Five-star Gen. Omar Bradley's legacy was commemorated Saturday at a D-Day wreath-laying ceremony at Rothwell Park in Moberly. “Wreaths have been laid all over the world this week to remember and honor the courage and sacrifice of those men and women who made the mission successful,” Lt. Col. Walter P Lantzy III said. “We are pleased to be able to do the same here in a place Gen. Omar Bradley loved so much.”
Women crowned in Houston to compete in Miss Missouri competition
Seven young women from across the state that were crowned originally in Houston this past October will compete for the title of Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri's Teen this week. The post Women crowned in Houston to compete in Miss Missouri competition appeared first on Houston Herald.
Highway Patrol investigating Sturgeon standoff with domestic assault suspect
STURGEON — The usually quiet city of Sturgeon was anything but quiet Tuesday during a law enforcement standoff that resulted in the death of a domestic assault suspect. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the death of Damion Linder, who was involved in an approximately nine-hour standoff with law enforcement in the 100 block of East Canada Street Tuesday.
Columbia opens cooling centers as temperatures climb
As the countdown to summer begins, Columbia is opening various cooling centers around the city. Sara Humm, a public health planner at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, said these cooling centers are open to everyone in the community, regardless of their reasoning. "People who work outside, people...
Repairs underway for CPD’s armored vehicle following standoff in Sturgeon where gunfire was exchanged
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Repairs are underway for the Columbia Police Department’s armored vehicle that was damaged during a lengthy standoff in Sturgeon on Tuesday. Columbia’s BearCat was one of two armored vehicles that received significant damage during the exchange of gunfire, according to Capt. Brian Leer of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The second damaged The post Repairs underway for CPD’s armored vehicle following standoff in Sturgeon where gunfire was exchanged appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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