Record number of Afghan refugees settle in Columbia
A record number of Afghan refugees have found a place to call home in Columbia over the last two months.
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Salvation Army struggles to find bell ringers this holiday season
Cederall says the Columbia Salvation Army has 23 bell ringing sites and as of Thursday, it only had five paid ringers.
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Public gives feedback for proposed Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility wants to get some public feedback from anyone interested in the proposed recycling drop-off center at the intersection of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive.
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City of Centralia appoints new police chief Monday night
The Centralia city government appointed Harlan Hatton as the new police chief during its board of aldermen meeting Monday night.
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Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the
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Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City
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Public gives feedback on Jefferson City Schools boundary adjustments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City community will gave some input Tuesday night on possible boundary changes for Jefferson City Schools. The JC Schools Boundary Line Advisory Committee is proposing four preliminary attendance area changes. JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE AREA PRESENTATIONDownload The meeting Tuesday night was the second for the public to give feedback
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Sister of man killed by police wants justice for brother’s death
A woman who identified herself as the sister of the man shot and killed by Columbia police Sunday morning wants more answers from police about what happened.
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State lawmakers weigh in on Critical Race Theory at Columbia Board of Education meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is
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Demolition starts on Sorrels Overpass, expect delays
Demolition crews will start taking apart the Sorrels Overpass Friday night which will cause some delays on I-70.
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MU Health Care opens appointments for pediatric coronavirus vaccines
MU Health Care says it will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to kids ages five to 11 starting Nov. 10.
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Columbia housing commission holds public forum to discuss federal funding to support the homeless
The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) will hear from the public Wednesday about federal funding to support the homeless.
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Columbia City Council approves ‘Ward Reapportionment Committee’ and amendments to Citizens Police Review Board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved a resolution Monday to establish a Ward Reapportionment Committee. Establishing a Ward Reapportionment CommitteeDownload The committee is responsible for recommending to the council, to change the geography of the city’s six wards, based on the 2020 census data. Ward boundaries are reviewed roughly every 10 years to
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Gov. Parson: ‘We are going to push back against the federal mandates’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson hopes to halt the the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. Parson spoke with ABC 17 News moments before Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on
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3M employees put out video denouncing vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of alleged 3M employees took to YouTube to show their efforts to go against the federal vaccine mandate. This comes as employees at the 3M in Columbia on Tuesday protested on Paris Road just outside of the 3M building to share their concerns. The video on YouTube begins with messages from
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Columbia residents approve 10-year extension to renewable park sales tax
The city has a permanent eighth-cent park sales tax but voters in 2000 decided there should be an option for an additional, renewable eighth-cent tax on top of that.
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University of Missouri conduct history shows pattern of bad behavior among fraternities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of fraternities at the University of Missouri over the last four years have violated the school’s standard conduct. From alcohol distribution violations to hazing violations and most recently, COVID-19 policy violations, the university has decided to sanction many of the fraternities as a consequence of violating the policies. According to the
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Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August
Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.
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University of Missouri students bothered school did not send MU Alert homecoming night
Students at the University of Missouri are questioning the school’s decision not to put out an MU Alert for a Sunday morning shooting one block away from campus.
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City of Centralia appoints interim police chief
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centralia Board of Alderman appointed a new interim police chief and approved a law firm to serve as a special legal counsel. The board appointed Corporal Nat Stoebe to take over as interim police chief until the city finds a more long term solution. “My whole objective, moving forward from here
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