The Latest: 2 officers shot, wounded amid Taylor protests
Police say two officers have been shot and wounded amid a night of protests in Louisville, Kentucky, over a lack of charges in the Breonna Taylor case.
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Auditor Nicole Galloway responds to Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation
Auditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.
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Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law
On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.
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Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene
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Columbia Crime Stoppers offering rewards of up to $1,500 to help solve 13 homicide cold cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police is asking for information on 13 unsolved murders from 11 incidents since 2014. “Recently, the community and CPD have worked together really well to solve several cases relatively quickly,” said Lt. Matt Stephens. “I’m hopeful that reminding the community of these unsolved homicides will generate discussion and motivate those who
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County high schooler tests positive for COVID-19; 31 students in quarantine
Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend
A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.
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City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for boards and commissions. If you want to apply, the City Clerk’s Office needs to receive applications by 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. Applications are available on the City’s website at CoMo.gov on the City Council page. Boards and commissions are a
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Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’
Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offering flu vaccines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is now administering flu vaccines through school-based flu clinics, outreach clinics around Boone County, and curbside appointments. Experts say the flu vaccines is crucial this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a flu vaccine does not protect you against COVID-19, it can help
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Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on
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Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail
A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.
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Superintendent: CPS needs to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop; school board to discuss return to class
The Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.
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Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death
A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.
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Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of enticing children
Audrain County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of enticing children at a Vandalia residence recently.
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Most Boone County establishments clean in third week of September
In the third week of September, the Columbia/Boone County Health Department inspected at least 36 establishments across the county.
Continue Reading WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning
Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.
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Kansas City man faces multiple charges after chase in Randolph County
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Police arrested a Kansas City man after they say he threatened juveniles with a “gun” and then led police on a car chase toward Columbia. According to court documents, Jeremy Hann is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance, stealing a motor vehicle, unlawful use
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Local experts discuss concerns about voting by mail
Tuesday marked the first day mail-in ballots were sent to voters.
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Holts Summit teen pleads not guilty in Jefferson City killing
Devin Schrimpf pleaded not guilty on Sept. 1 in the murder of Marquise Conley, 18.
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