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Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers should arrive next week
Columbia residents should expect to receive their refuse and recycling bag vouchers the week of Jan. 24. According to the city of Columbia, customers should receive two vouchers for 26-count rolls of black refuse bags and two vouchers for 18-count rolls of blue recycling bags. The city asks that vouchers are not perforated and that customers separate them and use them only as needed. For extra bags, customers can pay for black refuse bags in rolls of five for $10.
Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers should arrive next week
COLUMBIA - Columbia residents should expect to receive their refuse and recycling bag vouchers the week of Jan. 24. According to the city of Columbia, customers should receive two vouchers for 26-count rolls of black refuse bags and two vouchers for 18-count rolls of blue recycling bags. The city asks that vouchers are not perforated and that customers separate them and use them only as needed. For extra bags, customers can pay for black refuse bags in rolls of five for $10.
Moberly man faces multiple charges after alleged stabbing
MOBERLY - Moberly Police have arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed a woman and held her against her will early Thursday morning. Ryan Webb is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree stalking, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting/interfering with an arrest. According to a press release, officers responded to a domestic disturbance around 1 a.m. on Thursday at the 600 block of Patton Street.
One person injured in shooting on Claudell Lane
COLUMBIA - One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Wednesday night. Columbia Police responded to the shooting around 11:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of Claudell Lane. According to the police report, an adult male was taken to the local hospital by EMS. Officers collected evidence and located damage to a nearby vehicle. The investigation is still ongoing.
Versailles man seriously injured after rollover crash
MORGAN COUNTY - A 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital after his car went airborne after going off the road Wednesday. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F responded to the scene around 4:40 p.m. at MO-5, about half a mile north of Millifork Lane. According to the crash report, Andrew Martinez, of Versailles, was heading north before traveling off the right side of the road. He hit multiple embankments, which caused the car to go airborne and overturn multiple times.
Two children killed in Dixon mobile home fire
DIXON- Two children were killed in a mobile home fire in Dixon, Missouri Wednesday night. According to a Facebook post from Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District, multiple fire crews responded to the fire around 6 p.m. on Host Street. According to the post, the fire was brought under control at 7 p.m. One adult male was taken to Phelps Health and a juvenile male was taken by helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Both had injuries, but their conditions were not clear.
Kobe Brown named SEC Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Al. - Kobe Brown has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday morning. This comes after Brown played a huge role in Mizzou's win against No. 15 Alabama, 92-86. Brown scored a career-high 30 points while being 9-of-13 on the floor. He also had 13 rebounds. This was Brown's fifth double-double of the season. Saturday's win was the first top-25 win for the program this season and put the Tigers back to 500% on the season. The Tigers are now 7-7.
MU Health Care limits visitors amid increase of COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA - MU Health Care is adding restrictions to hospital and clinic visitors due to increasing COVID-19 cases, effective immediately. Patients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Missouri Psychiatric Center and Women’s Hospital are allowed one specific visitor for the entire hospital stay, per a press release from the hospital.
Moberly man taken to hospital with serious injuries after being ejected from vehicle
BOONE COUNTY - A 47-year-old man was taken to University Hospital with serious injuries after being ejected from his vehicle Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report, Troop F responded around 2 a.m. to the incident off of east MO 124 at Route U. According to the report, Moberly resident Ryan Cobb traveled off the right side of the road and entered a ditch. From there, it crossed Frink Road and started to roll.
Driver crashes into fallen tree in roadway, hits second tree in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY - A 44-year-old male was taken to Lake Regional Hospital after striking two trees on the road Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Troop F responded to Misty View Road around 8:30 p.m. According to a report, Barnett resident Robin Wallace was driving a 1997 Nissan truck and came to the top of a hill heading north and hit a fallen tree in the road. His car went off the left side of the road and hit a second tree, the report said.
Jefferson City Animal Shelter providing service by appointment only
JEFFERSON CITY- The Jefferson City Animal Shelter will provide all services by appointment only starting Jan. 10 through Jan. 14. According to a press release, the move to appointment only is due to staffing shortages at the shelter. Animals available for adoption will be posted online. To schedule an appointment, call 573-634-6429. To report an error or typo, email news@komu.com.
Columbia Job Center to host hiring event for TSA officers at COU
COLUMBIA - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hold on-site interviews at the Columbia Job Center Thursday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.mm to 1 p.m. According to a news release release, the event is aimed at hiring security officers for the Columbia Regional Airport, and the event at the Job Center is part of series held every second Tuesday each month through May. The positions would start between $16.51 to $23.58 an hour, according to the news release.
Fulton man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbor with crossbow
FULTON - The Fulton Police Department have arrested a 63-year-old man after he allegedly shot his neighbor with a crossbow after a verbal altercation between the two. Thurman Estep is currently in the Callaway County Jail without bond, waiting for formal charges of armed criminal action and second-degree assault. According to a press release, the incident took place on the 800 block of Jefferson Street in Fulton around noon on Wednesday.
Here's what you need to know: Tuesday Dec. 21
Omicron now accounts for 73% of coronavirus cases in the US, according to the CDC The omicron variant now accounts for over 73% of new coronavirus cases in the US, according to estimates posted Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the week ending December 18, Omicron accounted for 73.2% of cases, with Delta making up an additional 26.6%. The week prior, ending December 11, Omicron was estimated at 12.6% of circulating virus, versus Delta's 87%.
DHSS reports medical marijuana sales reach $200 million
JEFFERSON CITY- After 14 months since the first sale of medical marijuana in the state, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports the program has reached over $200 million in sales. According to a press release, the program has over 150,000 patients and over 3,000 caregivers in the program. There are more than 300 facilities operating as cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, testing laboratories, transporters and seed to sale providers.
Boone County Collector reminds of property tax due date
BOONE COUNTY - Property taxes for Boone County residents are due by Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. The Boone County Collector of Revenue reminds that if you do not receive a bill by Dec. 31, the tax is not relieved. There are late charges that can be applied. Payments can be made online, in person at the collector's office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 or at the 24-hour drop box located near the Ninth Street entrance before midnight on Dec. 31. You can also call 1-877-690-3729 to make a payment.
Monroe County Sheriff's Department still searching for missing 88-year-old woman
MONROE COUNTY - The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is still looking for 88-year-old Betty L. Hayes after issuing an endangered silver advisory on Friday. Betty Hayes Monroe County Sheriff's Office According to the department, Hayes is 5 feet, 2 inches and has gray hair. She was wearing a dark stocking hat with a dark coat when last seen. Hayes has also been diagnosed with dementia. The department said she was last seen at her home, located at 17040 Route C in Holliday, Missouri.
Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
Host Gerald Hopkins recaps signing day and the season while looking forward to the Armed Forces Bowl with the Missourian MU football beat writers.
Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
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Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
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Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
Host Gerald Hopkins recaps signing day and the season while looking forward to the Armed Forces Bowl with the Missourian MU football beat writers. TownNews.com Content Exchange TownNews.com Content Exchange
Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
Host Gerald Hopkins recaps signing day and the season while looking forward to the Armed Forces Bowl with the Missourian MU football beat writers. TownNews.com Content Exchange TownNews.com Content Exchange
Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
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Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
Periods of wind driven rain this morning. Remaining cloudy this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 54F. Winds N at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%.. A few passing clouds. Low 32F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
A steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Recapping National Signing Day and the Armed Forces Bowl
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Over 400 people without power between Moberly and Holliday
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois, and portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From Noon today to 2 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Kenneth Walker III wins Doak Walker Award over Tyler Badie and Breece Hall
DALLAS- Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III is the newest recipent of the Doak Walker award. He beat out Missouri running back Tyler Badie, and Iowa State running back Breece Hall. The Doak Walker award is given to the best college football running back in the country each season. Walker III finished the season with the Michigan State Spartans with over 1600 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Here's what you need to know: Thursday, Dec. 9
CPD Chief of Police answers questions from Citizens Police Review Board Columbia's Citizens Police Review Board held a meeting Wednesday evening where the public had a chance to ask questions to CPD's Chief of Police. Geoff Jones, Columbia's Chief of Police, says the police department is considering multiple things to help reduce the amount of violence downtown. "There are a lot of environmental factors that we are looking into.
Recapping Missouri's trip to Arkansas
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Previewing Missouri against Florida
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake felt in Missouri
HENDRICKSON- The U.S Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in southeastern Missouri Wednesday. The Geological Survey sent out the report at 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday. According the Mercalli intensity scale, some areas including outside of Memphis and near Saint Louis could feel the quake. Folks in mid-Missouri say they felt the quake too, with multiple people in Ashland reporting they noticed the shaking. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Recapping the Mayor's cup
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MoDOT warns of extra traffic delays on I-70 this weekend
JEFFERSON CITY - Those traveling on Interstate 70 this weekend could see significant delays due to multiple work zones, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. One of the delays includes the Sorrels Overpass bridge. The now pushed-up demolition of the bridge will begin Friday at 9 p.m. Closures on I-70 will take place overnight, and it will mostly be single lane closures.
Here's what you need to know: Thursday, Oct. 28
Columbia health organizations prepare for children COVID-19 vaccine rollout The Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committee voted Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. With the recommendation, vaccines could be available within the next few weeks. Sara Humm, the public information specialist for the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, discussed the next steps needed to get the vaccine approved and ready for public distribution.
Recapping Missouri's win against North Texas
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Recapping Missouri's win against North Texas
Host Gerald Hopkins sits down with the Missourian's Missouri football beat writers to discuss Mizzou getting back in the win column against the North Texas Mean Green. TownNews.com Content Exchange TownNews.com Content Exchange
Jon Gruden resigns amid investigation into emails
LAS VEGAS- Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Las Vegas Raiders head coach John Gruden is stepping down. Source: Jon Gruden just informed his staff that he plans to resign as #Raiders coach. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2021 This comes as both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have reported on emails that revealed Gruden frequently used racist, homophobic, and misogynistic rhetoric in emails from 2011 to 2018.
Jon Gruden resigns amid investigation into emails
LAS VEGAS- Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Las Vegas Raiders head coach John Gruden is stepping down. https://publish.twitter.com/?query=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTomPelissero%2Fstatus%2F1447729071673257989&widget=Tweet This comes as both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have reported on emails that revealed Gruden frequently used racist, homophobic, and misogynistic in emails from 2011 to 2018.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire out after spraining MCL
KANSAS CITY- After a loss in Arrowhead, the Chiefs are walking out with more than bruised egos. On Monday Ian Rapoport tweeted that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an MCL sprain. Per Rapoport, he will miss a "few weeks." #Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an MCL sprain and is out for a few weeks, sources say. While he’ll miss time, not quite as bad as it appeared last night.
Here's what you need to know: Thursday, Oct. 7
Columbia school bus confusion continues After months of bus driver shortages, route delays and cancellations, Columbia Public Schools said it had reached out to the National Guard to begin filling bus driver positions. During an interview with KBIA published on Sept. 30, Dr. Brian Yearwood said CPS called the Missouri National Guard to assist with the shortage of bus drivers.
Previewing Missouri's homecoming matchup against North Texas
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The City of Salem is going about things all wrong. In fact, the city is governing in reverse order, ignoring its own ordinances and creating a mess of things.
Fourth round of MO VIP Vaccine winners announced
JEFFERSON CITY- The fourth group of winners for Missouri's vaccine incentive program have been announced by the Department of Health and Senior Services. The drawing took place on Sept. 24, and a total of 637,485 entries were received. So far, of the 180 winners who were selected for either the cash prize of $10,000 or a scholarship to an in-state school college, 168 people have been fully verified. One of the winners, Maggie Riley, is a nurse from St. Louis.
Kansas City Royals Minor Leaguer named Player of the Year
Witt becomes the fourth Royals player to win the award. Lauren Michelson KANSAS CITY- Royals minor leaguer Bobby Witt Jr. has been named Minor League Player of the Year by the Baseball America. Witt becomes the fourth Royal to take home the honor. He joins Tom Gordon in 1988, Alex Gordon in 2006, and Wil Myers in 2012. Witt's accomplishment also ties the Royals with the Atlanta Braves for the most players to win this award.
Recapping Missouri's visit to Boston College
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