COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) The Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games will kick off with an opening ceremony Friday night at Mizzou Rec. This will be the group’s second full event since 2018. All summer games were canceled in 2019 after a tornado hit Jefferson City. In 2020, Special Olympics Missouri was canceled again because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday morning, Missouri’s State Treasurer plans to discuss the open and inventory process of safe deposit boxes. In Missouri, there’s a virtual lost and found people can visit for any unclaimed property. How to access unclaimed property: Search the treasurer database for unclaimed propertyPut in first, and last name and cityA list of unclaimed properties
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On Wednesday, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the annual State of the City address.
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Children’s access to certain books could be limited as Missouri’s new library rules take effect Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) This Memorial Day weekend, The Missouri State Highway Patrol aims to help drivers stay safe while out on the road. This year, over 37 million Americans will be driving to their destinations, according to AAA. That’s 2.7 million more people traveling this year compared to last year. The Senior Vice President of AAA
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting a kick-off event to celebrate its new location at 705 Business Loop 70 West in Columbia. The event is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. The Food Bank says it’s expecting the new location to help improve the neighborhood experience. The
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MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) An Illinois man is dead after MSHP says he traveled off the road and hit the entrance of a driveway on Highway 42 in Miller County on Tuesday. The crash happened on the Westbound Ln. near Castle Rd. at 5:00 p.m. Troopers say the driver James Gillispie, 76, of Belleview overturned
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are recovering from injuries following a crash Tuesday evening in Camden County on Lowell Williams Rd. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 26-year-old Conner White and the driver, 26-year-old Matthew Martin, both suffered injuries and were taken to the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. Troopers say
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) Five people charged in various murders around Boone County are set to face a judge today. The first murder suspect is set to appear at the Boone County courthouse at 10 a.m. Isaiah Charles Brunson is facing second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jermaine Spain. Some may recall Brunson’s case which happened
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) After this weekend, thousands of Mizzou students will begin their next new chapter in their journey as spring commencements get underway at the University of Missouri. The university says 6,019 students will be awarded degrees and honorary awards will be given to an accomplished orthopedic surgeon and a philanthropist. This year alone, there
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Russellville man was flown to the University Hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Cole County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened Wednesday evening, on Highway A and Stettlen Rd. Troopers say 60-year-old, Kevin Kirchner was traveling westbound in a 2019 Polaris 1000 when he failed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) 33-year-old suspect, Kimo Spivey is expected to make an appearance in court Thursday afternoon for a bond hearing. According to online court records, Spivey is facing several charges for the shooting death of Melvin Hooker III. The 33-year-old is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and weapons charges. Police responded to reports of multiple
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several members of the public spoke to the Columbia Citizens Police Review Board about the police department’s use-of-force policy during a meeting Wednesday night. The board was scheduled to have an official discussion about the Columbia Police Department’s use-of-force policy. The board voted unanimously to table a couple of items on the
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) There are several next steps for the Columbia Board of Education after one of its board members suddenly announced her resignation. Board member Katherine Sasser made her announcement at Monday night’s meeting. She voiced her concern citing state legislation targeting LGBTQ families and students. Sasser says her family no longer feels safe
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Monday marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week. Health experts say one in six children between the ages of 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder. In an effort to bring attention to children’s mental health, a group of community organizations will hold a brief ceremony on Wednesday from 12:15 p.m.-12:50 p.m. at Shelter Fountains. Fourth
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Time is running out to pass the state budget bill, but several votes are still needed for this to happen. The state budget deadline is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, which means lawmakers will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Friday morning at the state Capitol with the goal of passing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Thursday, Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission is set to discuss survey results on proposed changes to short-term rentals. This issue has been up for debate between city leaders since 2018 and commissioners have been working to prepare a final draft of proposed regulations since September. In Columbia, there are currently about 370 active short-term
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The committee has canceled its Tuesday hearing. The deadline to pass a budget is 6 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday, lawmakers from the House and Senate will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss their budget differences. This meeting comes less than a week after the Senate passed a much
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, Columbia’s Climate and Environment Commission is set to discuss the rate structure for electricity. The Water and Light Board is pushing the city to pass a recent proposal to adjust utility rates so that it’s more affordable for customers. The board says moving forward the first priority in keeping rates affordable
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A local law firm held a press conference over a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools, where the mother of the victim spoke. The office hopes to bring attention to the school district’s actions in a case of abuse. The alleged abuse dates all the way back between the years of 2015 and
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