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Free sober rides being offered for New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2019 4:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Businesses are lending a hand in getting people safe this New Years in Columbia and Jefferson City.

One taken to hospital in Columbia shooting

December 31, 2019 12:27 PM Madison Fleck

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Paris Road on Tuesday.

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

Court documents: CPD officer was ‘reckless’ in causing girl’s death

December 31, 2019 11:53 AM Madison Fleck

Court documents that became available on Tuesday morning revealed new details in the death of 4-year-old Gabriella Curry

Warming up to kick off the new year

December 31, 2019 3:50 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly, winds diminish. Lows in the upper 20s. NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Breezy, highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds return to the area on Thursday as a deep trough digs south across the Midwest, bringing unsettled weather through the end of the week. Showers begin Thursday evening

Deputies: Three men suspected of Moniteau County gas station burglary

December 31, 2019 5:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Deputies said the men took cartons of cigarettes, vape pens, and alcohol.

Two women sue MU over handling of Title IX complaints against Terrence Phillips

December 31, 2019 5:00 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women claim the University of Missouri’s Title IX office mishandled their sexual assault and stalking allegations against former basketball player Terrence Phillips. The federal lawsuit from Jane Does 1 and 2 accuse university officials of not properly following their own rules. That includes a failure to fully investigate a claim

Police identify victim in Fayette homicide

December 31, 2019 3:25 PM Madison Fleck

The Fayette Police Department identified Monday’s homicide victim as 29-year-old John L. Turner from Poplar Bluff.

Suspect sent to hospital after officer-involved shooting

December 30, 2019 11:39 AM Madison Fleck

One man was taken to the hospital on Monday morning after an officer-involved shooting in Fulton.

Woman dies after Highway 54 crash

December 30, 2019 12:59 PM Madison Fleck

Part of Highway 54 was closed on Monday afternoon after a crash.

Authorities investigating homicide in Fayette

December 30, 2019 4:12 PM Katie Greathouse

There is a large law enforcement presence in Fayette.

Former MU medical school associate dean wants changes to lawsuit against school

December 30, 2019 9:47 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former associate dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine wants to change her lawsuit against the school. Dr. Rachel Brown filed the initial lawsuit in December 2017, seeking to get her job back or for her salary and benefits paid from now until her retirement. Brown, who is white,

Watson’s record night leads Mizzou to fourth straight win

December 30, 2019 10:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team dominated Chicago State 91-33 on Monday night. Mizzou guard Torrence Watson set a new Mizzou Arena record with eight three-pointers. He finished with a season-high 24 points in 19 minutes. (8-13 from three-point range). “Oh man – it does a lot of things for me. It makes me

Prosecutor: charges won’t be filed against law enforcement who shot man

December 30, 2019 8:46 PM Katie Greathouse

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The officers that shot and killed a man in Pettis County last month will not face charges, according to Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer. Sawyer said Monday that he will not file charges in the death of Jay P. Messer, who was shot and killed on Nov. 5 at a home

Columbia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child’s death

December 30, 2019 4:44 PM Molly Stawinoga

Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.

DEFENDERS: BBB warns of potential scam involving FTC

December 30, 2019 8:27 PM Zara Barker

Con artists have claimed to be from the IRS, Medicare and even the Social Security Administration. Now the Federal Trade Commission is on the list. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning that potential scammers are sending people threatening letters and making calls that appear to be from the FTC. The BBB says anyone who

Prosecutors charge teenager arrested in connection with Columbia shooting

December 30, 2019 8:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a teenager who was arrested after a weekend shooting in Columbia.

Guns in Columbia churches: places of worship talk security following deadly Texas shooting

December 30, 2019 7:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

Multiple Columbia churches say they have security teams on standby in case of active threat situations.

Columbia Police dispatched to 13 burglary calls over holiday

December 30, 2019 3:21 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to 13 possible burglaries from Dec. 20 through Dec. 30. Police also responded to one possible robbery call. City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said the actual numbers could be different because dispatch enters the call type that best matches what the caller is conveying to

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway

December 30, 2019 3:31 PM Madison Fleck

The City of Columbia will make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway beginning at 7 p.m. Monday.

Two arrested in connection with Mexico church burglary

December 30, 2019 9:08 AM Madison Fleck

Two Mexico, Missouri, men were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole from a church last week.