Boone County Health Department says ‘no plans for health order’ after new CDC guidance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services says right now there are no plans to reinstate a health order despite…
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MU Health Care doctor shares heat safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat indices expected to reach triple digits this weekend, an MU Health Care doctor says it’s important to be prepared…
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Judge denies bond in deadly Moberly shooting
Judge Mason Robert Gebhardt on Wednesday set a Sept. 10 preliminary hearing date for Jerry Fitzwater of Moberly. Fitzwater, 79, is charged with…
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Downtown Columbia hotel owners share concerns over AC Marriott plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown Columbia hotel owners shared concerns Tuesday over a prospective hotel. The owners of the Broadway Hotel and the Tiger…
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Columbia City Council pushes back ‘Cherry Street Hotel’ parking vote
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council pushed back the parking vote for the prospective hotel near the intersection of Cherry Street and…
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Parents optimistic about Child Tax Credit starting Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan rolls out Thursday and some Columbia parents are looking forward to the extra…
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Lawyer weighs in on eviction issues after fatal Moberly shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mid-Missouri attorney says many of her clients who are landlords are frustrated because an extended eviction moratorium bans…
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Suspect charged in Moberly shooting
The Randolph County prosecutor filed charges Friday morning against a Moberly man in connection with a Thursday night…
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Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July…
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Boone County fire officials preach firework safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks…
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Local businesses eager to apply for City of Columbia rebate program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced Tuesday it’s now offering rebates to businesses affected by COVID-19. In a press release, the…
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Missouri River level crests as Jefferson City officials continue storm clean up
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials are still working to clean up and repair roads following flash flood warnings and plenty of rain.…
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri sees a near 20% increase in week to week coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 467 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, bringing the total case…
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Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a…
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Lineworkers preparing for strong winds ahead of possible severe storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some lineworkers across Mid-Missouri were working Wednesday to stabilize poles ahead of Thursday’s possible incoming storms. The…
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Delta variant cause for concern to Gov. Parson, health officials
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson says as long as hospitalizations are manageable and testing continues across the state, he feels…
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Clean-up professionals say to leave big debris to experts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’ve got some debris left on your property from the overnight storms, experts say call the professionals. Storm damage…
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Boone County Fire official stresses water safety as summer heats up
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits this week and fire officials are stressing the importance of water safety.…
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Over 700 CPS elementary students will change schools due to new boundaries over the next three years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approved a new redistricting plan, along with the 2021-2022 fiscal budget…
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MU Health Care starts select location vaccine distribution
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care started its new select location coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday. According to a press release from MU Health…
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