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Man seriously hurt after being hit by car in Columbia

January 30, 2022 10:00 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was seriously hurt after being hit by a car in Columbia on Saturday night. According to Columbia Police, Sullivan S. Preston, 19 of Bowen, IL was walking eastbound along I-70 Drive Northwest when he was hit by a 2003 Honda CRV. Joseph C. Gilmore, 30 of Columbia was behind the

Columbia Police arrest man accused of setting car on fire

January 29, 2022 10:46 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested Leslie Lee Williams, 40, of Columbia on suspicion of arson early Friday morning. CPD responded to a car on fire in the lot of Extended Stay at 2000 West Business Loop 70 around 1:35 a.m. on Friday. Police eventually identified the suspect as Williams who had outstanding arrest warrants

Local health organizations make changes following decreased demand for COVID-19 testing

January 28, 2022 9:14 PM Joushua Blount

just before and soon after the holidays, the demand for COVID testing increased.

Two taken to hospital after midday wreck in Columbia

January 28, 2022 8:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials report two people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital after a two-vehicle wreck at Range Line near Blue Ridge just before 12:30 p.m.

City of Columbia launches new utility website for customers

January 28, 2022 7:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia is launching a new website for residents to pay for utilities.

Numbers rising for police officers shot during traffic stops

January 28, 2022 11:54 AM Kennedy Miller

Shootings of police officers have shaken multiple American cities already in 2022 — building off an increase in such shootings in 2021.

City of Columbia trash vouchers arriving as new program ends first year

January 28, 2022 11:08 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia trash customers should be receiving vouchers for new bags in the mail this week, though some residents have complained about not being able to find the special bags the city requires.

Pediatric expert: Masks in schools help reduce omicron’s spread

January 28, 2022 5:52 PM Hannah Falcon

Several Missouri Republicans claim masks in schools are ineffective and hindering children’s education, but medical experts and public health officials say otherwise.

One killed in Interstate 70 crash near Clark Lane

January 28, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash Thursday night on Interstate 70 killed a person from Columbia, police said.

Snow may have been a shock for some but Columbia Public Works came prepared

January 27, 2022 7:09 PM Kennedy Miller

Some drivers may have been caught off guard by the snowfall this morning but Columbia Public Works certainly wasn’t.

Overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station to open Friday night

January 28, 2022 9:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Wabash Bus Station is set to open as a temporary overnight warming center Friday, according to a release from the City of Columbia. In the release, the city said the warming center, located at 126 N. 10th St., will be open from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. The city

Columbia Fire Department chief leaving for new position

January 28, 2022 7:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department chief plans to leave for a new position in Arkansas. According to Southern Arkansas University Tech, Andy Woody will take over as the next director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA). A date wasn’t immediately available for when Woody will start in his new role. The school

Fire destroys home in north Columbia

January 28, 2022 5:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters said a home north of Columbia was destroyed after a fire early on Friday morning. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, crews responded to the home in the 400 block of Hackberry Boulevard just before 1:30 a.m. BCFPD Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said the home was engulfed in flames

Black owned business coming to Columbia sparks minority disparity discussion

January 27, 2022 10:45 PM Leila Mitchell

The coronavirus pandemic, along with a struggling economic climate has created challenges for some minority and women-owned businesses.

Liberty man charged with DWI after December wreck on I-70 in Boone County

January 27, 2022 11:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Liberty man with DWI causing serious injury after a Dec. 22 crash on Interstate 70 near the 133 mile marker.

Crash slows Interstate 70 traffic near Clark

January 27, 2022 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a crash at mile marker 130 on eastbound Interstate 70 at 10:05 p.m. The alert says the passing lane is shut down. Officials report to use caution and avoid the area if possible. Video of the crash shows that traffic was no longer backed up just

Columbia police arrest man wanted for child sex crimes

January 27, 2022 10:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man on several child sex charges.

Columbia Board of Education, city council, mayor candidates take part in forum

January 27, 2022 4:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Board of Education candidates are scheduled to participate in the Columbia Board of Realtors’ election forum Thursday night at 4:30 p.m.

Columbia woman charged after alleged assault with a machete

January 27, 2022 9:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a woman after an alleged assault with a machete on Wednesday. Cortney Tanner, 32, is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Court documents reveal that Tanner and the victim had an argument over some property when Tanner allegedly showed

Study: Boone Health part of mind-powered VR experiences help healthcare worker anxiety

January 27, 2022 9:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ng with other organizations, participated in a research trial to assess the impact of mind-powered virtual reality and neurofeedback.