Another youth arrested as Southern Boone dismisses early, cancels Tuesday classes
Several parents of Southern Boone Middle School students held a tense meeting with district administrators over apparent threats made by a student.
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9/11 tribute events to be held in Mid-Missouri Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri Patriot Day Ceremony will be taking place Wednesday morning in tribute to the 23 year anniversary of 9/11. The Mid-Missouri Patriot Day Ceremony will be held at the Boone County War Memorial Plaza in Downtown Columbia at 7:30 a.m. and will the first of many tribute ceremonies across Mid-Missouri. There
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Missouri Supreme Court puts abortion question back on November ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court has overturned a lower court decision that would have removed a question on legalizing abortion from the November ballot.
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Man charged in Dove Drive shooting set to appear in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in a deadly shooting in Columbia on Dove Drive is due in court at the Boone County Courthouse Monday. Jashaun Barney is charged with second-degree murder armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for a deadly shooting on Dove Drive in June 2023. Deshon Houston, 33, was
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Man accused in deadly shooting outside Plush Lounge due in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in a deadly shooting outside Plush Nightclub will face a judge 8:30 am.m Monday at the Boone County Courthouse. Kimo Spivey, 34, is accused in the 2023 shooting death of Melvin Hooker III outside of Plush Nightclub before it was closed down. In May, Spivey’s charges were upgraded from
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Kirksville man gets 10 years in prison for Columbia killing
A Boone County judge sentenced a Kirksville, Missouri, man Friday to 10 years in state prison for a deadly shooting.
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Courage2Report anonymous safety tip line sees increase in 2023-2024 school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s anonymous safety tip line, Courage2Report saw an increase of reports in the 2023-2024 school year. In the 2023-2024 school year, Courage2Report received 1,268 tips, with the most reported tip being bullying at 232 compared to 220 the previous school year. The threat to kill was the second
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Bench trial set to begin over fair wording on November ballot over abortion Wednesday
A bench trial is scheduled Wednesday over fair wording on the ballot for Amendment 3 regarding abortion.
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Candlelight vigil held for Osage Beach officer Tuesday night
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Family and friends gathered to honor a fallen officer during a candlelight vigil Tuesday at the Osage Beach Police Department. Phylicia Carson, 33, died during a chase Saturday after her car veered off the road, hit a tree and caught fire. The candlelight vigil will be held at the Osage Beach
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Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages safety as Labor Day weekend continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to encourage safety as the Labor Day Weekend continues. Since the counting period began on August 30 at 6 p.m., at last checked, there have been 44 crashes with six fatalities statewide. Of those 44 crashes, eight occurred in Mid-Missouri and of those crashed five were
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Columbia man sentenced to 18 years in prison after arson plea
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in court Friday morning and was sentenced 18 years in prison after being arrested in June 2023 following a fire and a 16-hour manhunt.
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Labor Day weekend expected to bring more travelers to Missouri roads
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An influx of drivers is expected to hit Missouri highways for Labor Day weekend. AAA released a recent report detailing gas prices ahead of holiday travel. On this report the average statewide gas price in Missouri is $3.04, which is $0.46 less per gallon compared to this time last year. Drivers in
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University of Missouri adjusting parking for student, staff ahead of home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMZI) The University of Missouri is adjusting parking for students, faculty an staff ahead of Mizzou football home opener Thursday night. The university told students, faculty and staff who park on campus and will be there until 3 p.m. that they may be asked to park in locations other than their normally designated
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Several state laws going into effect Wednesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Several Missouri bills will officially go into effect on Wednesday that will make a variety of modifications to public safety laws, effect abortion and recommendations to prevent veteran suicide. Senate Bill 754 was signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson in July. Two of these changes include establishing Blair’s Law and Max’s Law. Blair’s
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Ashland man sentenced to 50 years after found guilty of voluntary manslaughter
A Boone County judge sentenced an Ashland man found guilty of voluntary manslaughter to 50 years consecutively in prison on Tuesday.
Continue Reading Chesterfield man injured in Montgomery County crash Sunday night
MONTGOMERY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chesterfield man was arrested after he was seriously injured in a crash in Montgomery County Sunday night. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Alexander Volkomirsky, 41, of Chesterfield was driving eastbound on I-70 when he traveled off the right side of the road and struck a
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New weapons detection system causes long delay at Rock Bridge High School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The weapons detection system causes long delay at Rock Bridge High School in it debut for the first day of school. Tuesday was the first day the Columbia Public School district used its new weapons detection system at all three high schools. Students outside of Rock Bridge High School were seen standing
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Classes for the Jefferson City School District begin Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day school for the Jefferson City School District. This school year, the district will be welcoming students with a new school bus service. In December, the district decided to hire Student Transportation of America, which resulted in the district getting 62 new buses from the company. The
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CPD set to hold four more meetings Thursday for public feedback on Flock cameras
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will be holding four more meetings Thursday to listen to the public’s feedback in regards to implementing Flock Safety camera system throughout the city. Police Chief Jill Schlude said the goal is to answer any questions the public may have and address any potential concerns. CPD is also accepting
Continue Reading Cole County Clerk’s office to conduct post-election voting machine testing Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Clerk’s office will be conducting a post-election voting machine test Monday. This is the second round of testing after voting machines were checked before the August Primary on July 25. Monday’s testing and the one before the election were previously scheduled. Cole County also did a random selection
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