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Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to slow down

January 23, 2020 4:49 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to around 60 calls for service on Thursday and around 500 so far in January because of winter weather.

Missouri GOP lawmakers praise WOTUS change

January 23, 2020 6:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation sounded off on Thursday praising President Donald Trump’s decision to change how the EPA evaluates pollution in waterways. The renamed and redefined water rule took effect today. It was officially renamed The Navigable Water Protection Rule. It will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency and

Bond hearing delayed for woman accused of killing husband

January 23, 2020 6:32 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A hearing for a woman accused of killing her husband at their Montgomery County home will now take place in February. Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to push back a bond hearing for Lynlee Renick until Feb. 24. She will remain in custody without bond until then. Montgomery County Prosecutor Nathan

Callaway County prosecutor won’t file charges in November deadly shooting

January 23, 2020 5:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Wilson said a resident acted in self-defense after 23-year-old Thomas Payne entered a residence on the 600 block of Jefferson Street Nov. 30.

Columbia woman sentenced to 7 years in DOC

January 23, 2020 11:21 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia woman who pleaded guilty in an arson case was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Tuesday.

Multiple crashes reported on Highway 63

January 23, 2020 8:06 AM Madison Fleck

Multiple crashes were reported on Highway 63 Thursday morning as roads were wet due to overnight snow and rain.

Timeline for gate arms in downtown parking garages still unclear

January 22, 2020 7:31 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Parking Advisory Commission met Wednesday to discuss parking downtown. The group discussed where the project to install gate arms in downtown parking garages currently stands.

Mid-Missouri crews ready for winter weather

January 22, 2020 5:42 PM Zach Boetto

Local road crews and law enforcement agencies are preparing for the possibility of a slick commute Thursday morning and urging drivers to use caution.

New Columbia fire chief holds meet and greet

January 22, 2020 10:00 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new leader of the Columbia Fire Department met with members of the community Wednesday morning. City Manager John Glascock announced the Andy Woody as the next chief of the Columbia Fire Department in December. His first day was Jan. 13. Woody previously served as fire chief in Searcy, Arkansas. During his

Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building

January 22, 2020 7:08 PM Barry Mangold

As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown building.

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Most eateries clear in Boone County inspection reports

January 22, 2020 4:27 PM Zara Barker

Most of the nine eateries inspected by Boone County health department regulators in the past week were not cited for any violations.

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Man accused of leading Mid-Missouri law enforcement on a chase is arrested after driving off 80-foot cliff

January 22, 2020 8:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

The man was spotted on a thermal imaging camera behind a home on El Terra Drive in Osage Beach.

Mid-Missouri schools begin to dismiss early as wintry mix falls

January 22, 2020 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

Schools in the western part of Mid-Missouri were calling early dismissals Wednesday as radar indicated a wintry mix falling.

Local road crews are preparing for more winter weather

January 22, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works road crews are already pretreating roads for the expected winter storm.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Attorney calls complaint against CPD officer charged with manslaughter ‘fatally defective’

January 22, 2020 11:36 AM Connor Hirsch

The attorney for a Columbia police officer charged with manslaughter is calling the complaint against her “fatally defective,” rendering the charge “void.”

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

Columbia man pleads guilty to 2017 armed bank robbery

January 22, 2020 4:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

Damien Powell, 26, pleaded guilty to a count each of armed bank robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence.

Jefferson City Council meeting in Dec., 2019

Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April

January 22, 2020 3:28 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April ballot.

Fulton man sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sex crimes

January 22, 2020 3:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

Christopher Feltner, 41, was sentenced on a charge of statutory sodomy with a child under the age of 12.

Jefferson City man arrested after chase

January 22, 2020 11:19 AM Madison Fleck

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested on Tuesday night after a short chase on Stadium Boulevard. Police originally tried to pull over Charles Davis Jr., 35, in the 800 block of Stadium Drive at about 9:30 p.m. Davis did not pull over, and police chased him through Lafayette Street, East High