January 2020

Man charged with robbery on North Ventura Avenue

January 21, 2020 8:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Shelton’s probable cause statement shows the alleged robbers held a knife to the victim’s throat and had a gun pointed at the person.

WEATHER ALERT DAY FINAL UPDATE: Light snow for the evening commute

January 21, 2020 6:54 PM Luke Victor

Winter weather advisories continue through 6 p.m. for our eastern counties. Light snow is expected to fall between 3 and 7 p.m. No additional accumulation is expected.

Columbia plow crew gets ready ahead of winter storm possible on Wednesday

January 21, 2020 5:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mid-Missouri for accumulating snow and ice possible on Wednesday

Surveillance footage shows arsonist setting fire to probation office

January 21, 2020 5:00 PM Joe McLean

Footage captured at the scene of a suspected arson appears to show a person firing a projectile at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office, shortly before flames erupt inside.

Columbia Lucky’s to stay open ‘at this time’

January 21, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The Lucky’s Market in downtown Columbia will stay open for now as dozens of other stores are shuttered, managers in Columbia said Tuesday.

City council adopts pilot program to track tobacco product marketing

January 21, 2020 4:11 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday where it will vote whether or not to take part in a pilot program that would gather data on tobacco retailers in the city.

Utility assistance in high demand in Mid-Missouri

January 21, 2020 3:58 PM Connor Hirsch

While a Mid-Missouri-wide program for utility assistance is in a good place financially this winter, some local programs are not so well situated.

Columbia man charged with shooting at West Broadway Walmart

January 21, 2020 3:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

A witness told police that Jackson took out his gun multiple times in an entrance of the store and talked about shooting Walmart staff.

Messy weather heads back to mid-Missouri

January 21, 2020 3:10 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: We’re tracking increasing clouds overnight ahead out next storm system. Temperatures will fall into the mid 20s with breezy winds out of the south. WEDNESDAY: We’ll be dry and cold for the morning commute, but precipitation will build in by 10 am. Temperatures will be between 29-32 degrees where an icy mix of freezing rain

Boone Hospital job fair is raising hopes for Pinnacle employees

January 21, 2020 2:15 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone Hospital hosted a job fair for Pinnacle employees Tuesday in the Pinnacle Regional Hospital lobby.

Housing authority enters negotiations for blighted Jefferson City properties

January 21, 2020 10:10 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Housing Authority on Tuesday discussed the bids it recieved following a series of open house tours of blighted properties.

Finally settling down, for now

January 21, 2020 5:47 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Things look slick in some spots as heading out this morning. Temperatures will start out around 10 but will improve more than yesterday, topping out near the freezing mark with more sunshine. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase overnight. That, combined with winds out of the south will keep temperatures in the 20s overnight. EXTENDED: We’re

MSHP: Chain-reaction crash caused I-70 shut down on Monday afternoon

January 20, 2020 10:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 20 vehicles were involved in a crash that shut down Interstate 70 westbound on Monday.

Sturgeon R-V approves 4-day school week

January 20, 2020 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sturgeon School Board approved a vote to have a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year. The school district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that school leaders made their decision based on a recent district survey. According to the post, 69% of parents, students and staff members approved

A Jefferson City man uses a leaf blower to clear a layer of snow off of a sidewalk on Monday.

Cole County road crews expect slick roads for Monday morning commute

January 20, 2020 7:51 PM Barry Mangold

After less than an inch of snow preceded multiple crashes in the Jefferson City area, road crews are expecting below-freezing temperatures to cause more headaches for drivers on Tuesday.

Crews will continue to treat roads until roads are near normal

January 20, 2020 7:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with Columbia Public works and Boone County Road and Bridge were out treating roads on Monday.

Firefighters investigate smoke in Columbia home

January 20, 2020 6:53 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a home in northeast Columbia on Monday night. Firefighters were dispatched to the home in the 1700 block of Hanover Boulevard before 6:30 p.m. The department tweeted a short time later that crews were investigating smoke. ABC 17 News has crews heading

Mid-Missouri authorities warn drivers of poor road conditions

January 20, 2020 5:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Camden County sheriff’s deputies reopened Highway TT after it was closed for multiple slide-offs.

DEFENDERS: BBB warning Chiefs fans of fake merchandise on the internet

January 20, 2020 5:08 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs head to Miami for the Superbowl, the Better Business Bureau is warning fans about websites selling fake merchandise. The Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints from people who shop for goods online and receive counterfeits instead of what they ordered. It’s especially easy for scammers to

Hypothermia can bite through winter attire

January 20, 2020 5:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Proper winter clothing isn’t always enough to protect people from hypothermia.

Month: January 2020