Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police
Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and…
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Boone Health staff explains disaster response for 28 victims of Amtrak train derailment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health medical staff held a press conference Wednesday to share their experience caring for 28 patients after the Amtrak…
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Jefferson City Council to hold special meeting Monday to discuss raising city employee pay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night to discuss a 5 percent raise for all city employees.…
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Missouri lawmakers speak out against Senate candidate Eric Greitens’ campaign video
A video from Missouri Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens has sparked controversy across the nation…
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Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration held at Douglass Park Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations continue across the nation Sunday, including in Columbia at Douglass Park. On Sunday, Columbia residents…
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Columbia firefighter injured in overnight house fire on Lindell Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia firefighter was injured in a house fire on Lindell drive overnight on Saturday. The Columbia fire department…
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U.S. Senators reach new bipartisan gun legislation deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of 20 senators on both sides of the aisle announced an agreement was reached on new laws meant to address the…
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City of Columbia asking residents and visitors to answer a survey to help decide on how to spend ARPA funds
The city has $12.6 million left of the $25.2 million to address inequalities and areas of need exposed by the…
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Change in prosecutor in case for man accused of killing wife in 2006
A new prosecutor was requested in the case of a man who told police he killed his wife in 2019 in Columbia and reported her missing in…
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Candlelight vigil held to honor mass shooting victims
Community members in Jefferson City will come together for a vigil to remember those who unjustly lost their lives in the recent mass…
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Having tough conversations with children about gun violence after mass shootings, and helping them cope
Many children, students, parents and teachers woke up Wednesday feeling anxious about heading back to school after the horrific mass shooting in…
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Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee says 2021 stop proportion against black drivers raises continuous concerns
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones created the Vehicle Stop Committee in…
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Columbia’s economy supported by tourism when college students leave
In just a few weeks, Art in the Park will return for the first time since before the pandemic. In July, Columbia hosts the Show-Me State Games…
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Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and…
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MoDOT gives behind the scenes of progress on Rocheport bridge
Missouri Department of Transportation engineers and construction workers held a behind-the-scenes tour Thursday to show people the progress made on…
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‘Silent epidemic’ of missing Missourians leaves families searching for answers and closure
Hundreds of people are reported missing every year in Missouri, leaving families devastated and with many unanswered questions. While some missing…
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Hallsville school district will switch to four-day school week due to recruitment troubles
Over the past 10 years, over 100 schools throughout the state have transitioned to a four-day workweek, Hallsville being the most recent to make the…
Continue Reading City of Columbia wants residents’ help for ARPA fund spending
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is conducting a community engagement project to figure out the best way to spend the second half of…
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Columbia City Council votes 4-3 to repeal the ban on roll carts
The Columbia City Council will once again discuss and vote on undoing the ban on trash collecting roll carts Monday…
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Columbia City Council to vote Monday on undoing the trash roll cart ban
EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of the council vote for a special election has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After years of trying to solve Columbia’s…
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