TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 29 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Columbia Police changing shift structure beginning in September
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced officers will move to 12-hour shifts beginning September 5. Officials say the change aims to increase the number of officers on shifts and available to respond to calls. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones says the changed schedule will increase officer safety, improve the Department’s ability to provide
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Ventilator and staffing shortages force rural Missouri hospitals to seek help
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some hospitals in Missouri saw a spike in Covid-19 cases by nearly 27% last weekend, which caused some to experience a ventilator shortage. Dr. Robin Blount with Boone Hospital said the biggest hot spot is southwest Missouri in the Springfield and Joplin area. “I know this morning they were reporting that in
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Former Boone County clerk plans run for Congress
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Boone County clerk is eyeing a run for a seat in Congress. Taylor Burks filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission on July 1 to run for the Fourth Congressional District seat in 2022. Burks is the current director for the Division of Labor Standards for the state of Missouri.
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Columbia residents eager for the city to discuss new pedestrian crossing project in Downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia council will meet Tuesday to discuss the construction of the Fourth Street and Broadway pedestrian crossing project in Downtown Columbia. This project design includes a new crosswalk connecting the northeast corner to the southeast corner of the Fourth Street and Broadway Intersection. Columbia resident, Kin Brown, said she
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Rural Boone County fire districts report few fireworks-related problems
Spokesmen for two Boone County rural fire districts said the Fourth of July weekend was relatively quiet, with few calls for injuries or other fireworks-related issues.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County remains top Missouri county for first dose vaccinations and completed vaccinations
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Fire officials warn of proper firework disposal after dumpster fire Monday morning
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning of proper firework disposal after a dumpster fire at the Midway Heights Baptist Church on Monday morning. Fire Captain John Wilke with the Boone County Fire Protection District said the church had a large fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. After the fireworks were over, they were
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Boone County OEM recommends who to contact after recent flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is recommending residents affected by flooding and storm damage to call 2-1-1 with requests for assistance. The phones are handled 24/7 to connect citizens with available community resources. Support resources available from 2-1-1 may include: Basic human needs: food pantries, shelters, rent or utility
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds residents to get a coronavirus vaccination
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City of Columbia trash and recycling collections to resume normal schedule Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility will return to normal schedule for trash and recycling collections beginning Monday. The landfill also will be open to the public on Monday. Recycling for July 5-9 will run on the Green Triangle route. Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash app for collection
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Settlement reached in 2018 Columbia Waffle House shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement is in place between the family of a man killed at a Columbia Waffle House, the restaurant and the security guard that killed him. Attorneys for members of Anthony Warren’s family filed the proposed settlement with Judge Jeff Harris on Wednesday. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cities allow residents to shoot off fireworks for the July 4th holiday?
According to a career data collection website called Zippa, Missouri shoots off the most fireworks in the United States. Remember fireworks are illegal to posses in the City of Columbia and can result in a misdemeanor charge. It is also illegal to shoot off fireworks in cities such as Mexico and Jefferson City. In the state
Continue Reading 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 weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s
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Columbia police officer considered “low risk” in sentencing memo
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both prosecutors and defense attorneys said they are not concerned that a Columbia police officer is any risk as she awaits sentencing. A joint memo filed by special prosecutor Kevin Hillman said that Andria Heese is “a very low risk to reoffend or engage in any criminal behavior.” The memo notes that
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases rise to 270; total number of cases passes 19,000
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Mechanic recommends routine maintenance ahead of busy travel weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One mechanic shop recommends routine maintenance to avoid any vehicle issues on long road trips many have planned for the Fourth of July. Devin Kelley, Owner of All-Star Automotive says this is especially important with most mechanic shops being unusually busy ahead of holidays. According to Kelley, owners should take vehicles in
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Columbia police issue citation to man for shooting a gun within city limits
The Columbia Police Department was called to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of Orchard Lane at 12:43 this morning.
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Multiple alerts about water over roads in Boone County; driver able to leave vehicle after getting stuck in water on roadway
Rain Thursday morning caused more flooding issues in Mid-Missouri.
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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 this year, to do so safely. Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused
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