Lynlee Renick sentenced to 16 years for husband’s killing
Lynlee Renick will be sentenced Monday afternoon for her husband’s 2017 death in Montgomery…
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Russian aggression stokes fear in Ukraine, says professor with MU ties
Oksana Zamora, a Ukrainian professor who spent six months at the University of Missouri in 2018 as part of a faculty exchange program, said the…
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MU Health Care requiring COVID-19 booster for staff and students
MU Health Care announced Thursday, it will require a booster shot as part of its COVID-19 vaccination rules for…
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Multiple schools across Mid-Missouri close doors citing sick staff and COVID-19 case increase
Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19…
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Omicron surge increasing hospitalizations; patients may have long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms
Experts say the omicron variant causes a milder case of COVID-19, but many hospitals in Mid-Missouri are at max capacity as the surge continues to…
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Mid-Missouri hospitals report staffing shortages amid omicron surge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Hospitals across Mid-Missouri continue to report staffing shortages as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the…
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Columbia City Council adds use tax to April ballot
The Columbia City Council voted Monday to put a 2% tax on sales outside the state on the April ballot.…
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Highway patrol cautions drivers about black ice dangers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After this weekend’s winter weather and the below freezing temperatures, law enforcement is asking travelers to drive with…
Continue Reading Boone County hospital limits COVID-19 testing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care is temporarily limiting its COVID-19 testing, the testing clinics will now only test people with COVID-19…
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Columbia and Boone prepared for New Year’s wintry weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road & Bridge are preparing Wednesday for the wintry weather expected this weekend.…
Continue Reading Boone County hospital faces staffing issues amid omicron surge
As COVID-19 cases reach their highest levels in months, staffing shortages are once again becoming an issue for hospitals.…
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Boone County parents in custody for child neglect
Two Boone County parents are in custody and facing child neglect felony charges Monday, after law enforcement found their three children living in…
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Deputies locate deceased male in Pulaski County pond
DIXON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was found dead Sunday in a vehicle that was discovered in a Pulaski County pond. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department deputies…
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Boone County firefighter killed on duty served community for decades
Assistant chief Bryant Gladney had served the citizens of Boone County for 25 years but had worked in emergency response in the Mid-Missouri area…
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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day marks heightened struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues
The vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of…
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City manager requests using ARPA to address workforce development
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2…
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Columbia City Council to discuss funding workforce development programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2…
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MSHP asks drivers to use caution in strong winds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to use caution Wednesday night. The patrol says strong winds can cause large…
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Health officials say teens age 16 and 17 should get booster dose
Health experts say now is the time to get 16 and 17 year-olds vaccinated as the omicron variant continues to spread and as more school districts…
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Red Cross responds to tornado damage in affected Missouri areas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After devastating tornados tore through six states including Missouri, The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas…
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