COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education is set to vote on a three-year contract for its new superintendent, Jeff Klein during Monday’s meeting. If approved, Klein will make $255,000 in his first year, with the potential for up to a 6% increase in his second and third years. This decision comes as the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A series of devastating fires swept through Boone County this week, leaving behind widespread destruction and challenging fire crews as they battled not only the flames, but also brutal winter weather. This week alone, Boone County firefighters responded to several house fires, many resulting in severe destruction. One of the most severe
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers may not have walked away with a victory on the court Saturday night but inside the Mizzou Arena, an even greater triumph was celebrated. For the past decade, the Mizzou basketball community has rallied behind one cause fighting pediatric cancer in honor of Rhyan Loos, the daughter of senior
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in over a decade, the Super Bowl is heading back to New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and passionate sports fans. The highly anticipated event not only brings excitement to the city but also stirs up fond memories for Louisiana natives like Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Local bars in Columbia stayed busy Sunday night as sports fans flocked to their favorite hangouts to watch the AFC Championship match up between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Yoeun Moeun, the General Manager of Southside Pizzeria in Columbia said the family-owned restaurant thrives off of the Chief’s success, bringing
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COLUMBIA, MO. The city of Los Angeles continued its efforts to contain the wildfires that have been ravaging the area for nearly two weeks on Saturday. T.J. Wiggins, a junior at the University of Missouri said the fire has directly impacted his family back home in L.A. “I personally know two people that have lost
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some local shelters were faced with an increase in guests as bitter cold temperatures took over Mid-Missouri last week. According to a social media post from Turning Point, the shelter will operate an emergency overnight shelter on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in response to freezing temperatures.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As 2024 comes to a close, Columbia City Council members are hopeful for a reduction in violent crime in 2025. The city has experienced nearly an 11 percent increase in violent crimes this year compared to 2023, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crime report. Columbia recorded 569 violent crimes as
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will see a slight increase in their payout this year, thanks to revenue growth from the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. No. 19 Mizzou will make its 38th bowl appearance, facing the Iowa Hawkeyes at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. Jay Grider, Chief Operating Officer for the TransPerfect Music
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ). Chabad Jewish Center of MU and Mid-Missouri honored Jewish culture at a menorah lighting ceremony in front of City Hall in Downtown Columbia during the second day of Hanukkah. Around 50 people gathered on Thursday for the local event’s 50th anniversary. This year, Christmas and Hanukkah began on the same day, which
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the holidays quickly approaching, millions of consumers prepared for Super Saturday—one of the busiest shopping days of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 157.2 million shoppers tackled last-minute holiday purchases this weekend. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a continued shift toward online shopping. E-commerce sales
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Human Rights Commission and the Celia Newsom Legacy Foundation gathered on Saturday night to honor Celia Newsom, who was executed for killing her enslaver, Robert Newsom in 1855. The commission has long recognized Dec. 21 as a day dedicated to honoring Celia. However, organizers said this year’s gathering was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missourians will have an opportunity to give back this holiday season during The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri’s 18th annual “One for One Drive.” The event will take place Dec. 18 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with donation drop-offs at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit in Jefferson City. Food
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COLUMBIA, MO. A new housing alternative is coming to Columbia. Building Integrity LLC, a Columbia based construction company hosted an open house Saturday afternoon to showcase the progress of its first home constructed with prefabricated straw bale panels. Co-president Adrienne Stolwyk says the goal is to create high-performing homes while proving the viability of straw
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Excitement swept across Mizzou Arena Saturday as the Tigers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in basketball for the first time since the rivalry started back up in 2021. The historic victory energized fans, who chanted and cheered as they left the Mizzou Arena, celebrating a long-awaited triumph in one of college sports biggest
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson city kept a cherished Christmas tradition alive Saturday evening with the 85th Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade. The event, which ran from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., brought holiday cheer and a superhero-themed celebration as “The Grinch Meets Superheroes” delighted attendees. Beyond the festive floats and holiday spirit, safety was a top
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period concludes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The counting period began Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. According to the patrol’s crash report website, as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, three people were killed, and114 were injured in 79 traffic crashes across the state. During last
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Emergency Medical Services officially opened its new headquarters Friday, welcoming 200 visitors to tour the long-awaited facility. The facility is located on Adams Street in downtown Jefferson City. the new administrative headquarters and EMS station took two years to complete but has been a need for over a decade.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: A reference to an unrelated project in The Village of Cherry Hill has been removed. COLUMBIA, Mo. The City of Columbia has decided not to move forward with investing in pallet shelters as a solution for homelessness, according to city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen. Instead, the city has chosen to fund three key projects:
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City provided its residents with an opportunity to declutter Saturday morning during an electronic recycling event. The event allowed residents to drop off old cell phones, TVs, computers, and other gadgets that have been collecting dust. According to Dawn Kirchner, the neighborhood specialist for Jefferson City, the city hosts an
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