COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility costs are rising in a city in Mid-Missouri, while some communities are also facing a shortage of funds for utility assistance programs as demand continues through the summer months. In Moberly, residents will soon see higher utility bills as city officials said they are working to keep up with rising water
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday, Boone Health hosted its Mid-Mi Baby Expo, welcoming about 400 first-time and expecting parents for hands-on lessons focused on childbirth, infant safety and newborn care. The event ran from 8 a.m. until noon. Missouri has seen a slight rise in childbirths over the last few years, according to the Missouri Department
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works opened its doors Thursday evening to address safety concerns about a residential road on the east side of town. City officials hosted an open house from 6-7 p.m. to discuss a traffic calming project on Hoylake Drive between East Broadway and South Rolling Hills Road. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge in Columbia is officially gone after crews spent the weekend demolishing the Providence Road Bridge over Interstate 70. The bridge project is part of the Improve I-70 project from Rocheport to Columbia. Missouri Department of Transportation expects the larger project to be completed by late 2029. According to MoDOT officials,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport is rolling out a new shuttle service starting Monday as airport leaders work to accommodate growing travel demand. Airport officials announced travelers parked in the new south parking lot will now be able to take a shuttle directly to the terminal. The change comes after the airport added
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite rainy weather Friday, the Missouri Department of Transportation says it is continuing with plan to demolish the North Providence Road bridge over Interstate 70 in Columbia. Crews are scheduled to begin tearing down the overpass at 9 p.m. Friday as part of a major reconstruction project expected to impact traffic in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 2025 report from the City of Columbia and Boone County Public Health and Human Services said corporate property buying is one of many factors impacting housing stability nationwide locally. The report also notes that keeping people in stable, long-term housing costs less than responding to homelessness after a crisis occurs. Across
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A national teen driving program kicked off its teaching season in the Show-Me State. Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe, held a total of five three-hour sessions over the weekend at the Missouri EVOC Training Center, with more than 180 students participating. Rick Valentine, a Senior Instructor with B.R.A.K.E.S., said the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) This year’s legislative session brought a major focus on public safety, as state leaders pushed a series of new laws aimed at protecting Missourians. In April, Governor Mike Kehoe signed two bills targeting child safety, along with legislation designed to strengthen law enforcement and public safety efforts. One of those measures,
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County community came together Friday to offer mental health support and healing resources for those grieving the loss of 16-year-old Kayla Huff. The first “Day of Healing” comes as the Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office announced new charges in the case. Twenty-year-old Alayna Mason and 19-year-old Hunter Ames are now both
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools leaders could approve a new salary package for Superintendent Jeff Klein while also renewing a program that brings international teachers into district classrooms at Monday night’s meeting. The school district is seeking approval to renew an agreement with BVD Cultural Exchange, LLC, a company that helps sponsor international teachers
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement officers and volunteers spent Friday searching for a missing Randolph County teenager in a massive conservation area southeast of Higbee. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said Kayla Huff, 16, has been missing since Wednesday. Investigators focused Friday’s search efforts on the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area, where dozens of volunteers
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is heading into its Monday meeting with a major decision on the table following the upcoming resignation of Ward 4 Council Member Nick Foster. Foster announced Thursday that he plans to step down this summer, citing family matters. His final day in office is set for June 12.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Community members are concerned following another public suicide this week at the downtown parking garage at Fifth and Walnut streets. On Thursday, one person was found dead in the alley near the parking garage. The Columbia Police Department said it will not release additional information about the case due to the nature
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday is International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, honoring workers across the U.S. and around the world. LiUNA Local 955 brought its message directly to the University of Missouri campus, holding two rallies just hours apart to call for higher wages and better working conditions. The union represents service and
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CLINTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service has determined that two tornadoes moved through Clinton in southwest Missouri on Wednesday night. Clinton Fire Chief Mark Manuel said the National Weather Service was in town Thursday morning, surveying storm damage. “The first one on the southern portion of town was the EF-1,” Manuel said. “The second
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new project is bringing Columbia’s history to life right from the sidewalks of downtown. CoMo Preservation is honoring six historic buildings through a new initiative called CoMo Brick & Mortar, designed to showcase the city’s rich architectural past in a modern, interactive way. The project transforms downtown Columbia into a self-guided
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is preparing for major traffic changes following the closure of a bridge in northeast Columbia. The St. Charles Road bridge closed Friday evening as part of a construction project expected to last about five months, bringing traffic challenges for families and commuters across the area. The project began with
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Office of Violence Prevention Youth Advisory Council met at City Hall on Thursday for training and technical assistance from the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. Last month, the group hosted an introductory meeting with stakeholders from Columbia to evaluate violence reduction efforts, establish shared definitions for community violence intervention and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Task Force is set to present its homelessness action plan to the city council Monday. In a 10-page report, the group outlines several key priorities, including expanding shelter access, increasing affordable housing, strengthening employment support, enhancing mental health and safety services, and raising public awareness. According to Missouri
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