Officer cleared in Columbia shooting
A special prosecutor has cleared a Columbia Police Department officer of wrongdoing in the shooting of a suspect in 2018.
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With light snow in the forecast tonight, here’s what to keep in mind for the AM commute
We aren’t expecting a blockbuster snow event like they’re going to see in the northeast US, but parts of the area could see a fresh coating of snow by the Wednesday morning commute. Are we expected this to cause a bunch of traffic trouble? No. Should you go into your morning willy-nilly tomorrow like there’s
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MU Health won’t take state’s offer of staffing help
MU Health said in a statement Tuesday that is has already signed contracts to bring in extra traveling nurses, making the state’s help unneeded.
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Tracking light snow through late tonight
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with light snow showers moving in from the west after sunset. Snow accumulation will range between a dusting and 1/2″. Lows in the mid-20s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy to start then gradual clearing. A few slick spots on bridges and overpasses possible for the morning commute. Highs in the upper 30s.
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Small cell wireless facilities installation to cause lane restrictions and sidewalk closures in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Wednesday an AT&T contractor will be installing small cell wireless facilities at four separate locations. Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures will take place each day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to complete the work by Dec. 23, weather permitting. The locations impacted are listed below: Westbound lane of West Green
Continue Reading MoDOT to start bridge repair on Interstate 70 near Rocheport Wednesday night
COOPER/BOONE COUNTY (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will begin repairing a bridge joint on Interstate 70 over the Missouri River near Rocheport. MoDOT crews will work Wednesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the eastbound lanes. One eastbound lane will be closed in the work area. Drivers will be made aware
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Murder suspect jailed in Neosho dies of COVID-19
NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri murder suspect has died after contracting COVID-19 in jail while awaiting trial. The Joplin Globe reports that 43-year-old Vernon Thomas died Dec. 6. Newton County Sheriff Chris Jennings said Tuesday that Thomas died at a Joplin hospital, two days after his symptoms first appeared. Thomas was jailed on a
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Springfield extends mask ordinance to April
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The city of Springfield is extending its mask requirement until April 9, citing the fast-rising number of hospitalizations and deaths in Missouri’s third-largest city, and leaders are warning that violators will face punishment. Mayor Ken McClure said at a news conference Tuesday that the decision comes amid the “darkest days when
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MU Health receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, Boone Hospital’s coming Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health received its first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday evening. The shipment of nearly 3,000 doses arrived at University Hospital around 6:45 p.m. MU Health Care executive director of pharmacy and laboratory services Brad Myers said the vaccine will start to be administered Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. and
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Cyberattack on Independence systems causes bill-paying delay
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A ransomware attack on the city of Independence’s computer systems has left some residents unable to pay their utility bills. Officials in the Kansas City suburb say the cyberattack occurred last week. City Manager Zach Walker tells KSHB that 90% of the billing issues plaguing the city trace back to the
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Man charged in chase that seriously injured Missouri deputy
BOLIVAR, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a man accused of intentionally hitting and seriously injuring a southwest Missouri sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed police chase last week. Online court records show 36-year-old Seth Hay was charged Monday with three felony assault counts, kidnapping and resisting arrest. The Friday incident left 55-year-old Greene County Sheriff’s
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AG’s office: Two Columbia businesses among illicit massage parlors shut down
Missouri’s attorney general says two Columbia operations were among the illicit massage businesses shut down in a program that uses landlords to secure evictions.
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Snow showers expected tonight, a few slick spots possible by morning
THIS AFTERNOON:Â Cold, cloudy conditions hold on for the rest of the evening. A few flurries are possible. Anything that has the potential to accumulate will happen well after sunset. TONIGHT:Â Snow showers are possible, especially south of I-70. A band of around 0.5″ looks to be possible from Osage Beach through Fulton. That’s where the best
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Giuliani backs Missouri letter questioning election results
A panel of Missouri lawmakers has given approval to a resolution questioning the integrity of the presidential election.
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Mizzou football prepares for final regular season game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will play its final regular season game this weekend. The Tigers will play at Mississippi State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Mizzou is down to 56 scholarship players ahead of Saturday’s game. As of now – there are no new COVID-19 cases this week. However, the Tigers are
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St. Mary’s Hospital starts vaccinating staff against coronavirus
St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City administered its first shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Tuesday afternoon.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County Health Center reports 17th COVID-19 related death
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia Board of Education approves $1.2 million air purifier contract
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education moved to improve COVID-19 safety measures at its meeting Monday night. One of the measures the BOE approved was the purchase of air purifiers for classrooms. According to board documents, the cost of the “ionization devices” is about $1.2 million. The cost will be covered by the
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Tracking another shivering start with a shot at snow tonight
TUESDAY: It’s going to be another cold one this afternoon. Clouds have returned, and will likely stick with us throughout the day. Temperatures will be held in the low to mid 30’s for highs. TONIGHT: Our next disturbance moves in this evening. Some light snow showers will be possible anytime between about 8pm and 6am.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should CPS students go back to classrooms next month?
The Columbia Board of Education considered a plan to get all district students back into classrooms starting Jan. 19 when it met Monday night.
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