SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases
The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
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Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash
One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.
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MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing
MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.
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State senator calls on Boone County Commission to quicken stimulus spending
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million
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‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools
The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.
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Former Columbia Public Schools employee faces rape allegation
ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday
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MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders
The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
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Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability
As Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.
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Two Columbia men sentenced for marijuana sales tied to 2017 killing
JEFFERSON CTIY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men received punishment on Wednesday for selling marijuana connected to a 2017 killing. Blake Johnson, considered by federal prosecutors to be Augustus “Gus” Roberts’ “principal lieutenant” in a nationwide drug operation, received ten years of prison time. Johnson is one of several people to admit to selling marijuana as
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One hurt in south Columbia moped crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday night in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said 21-year-old Nicholas Schneider was hurt when a car hit them head-on just before 5 p.m. on West Green Meadows Road. CPD said Schneider was traveling westbound near Troyer Drive on his
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County reports second COVID-19 death
UPDATE 9:55 P.M.: Audrain County reported its second COVID-19-related death Wednesday. The county recorded its first death from the disease caused by novel coronavirus on June 1. The county had 89 total COVID-19 cases at that time, with 37 of them active. On Wednesday, the county had 275 cases – an increase of 25 in
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One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids
Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.
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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
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Cole County Health Department explains reasoning behind separately reporting long-term care facility deaths
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Department changed the way it reports COVID-19 data in the county. As of Friday, it now separates long-term care facility data. The change came with six new reported deaths at long-term care facilities in the county. Before Friday, the county had only logged two total deaths. COVID-19
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Harrisburg man gets three years in prison for role in nationwide marijuana ring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and
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Columbia woman arrested on suspicion of stealing vehicle, debit cards, checks, other items
Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman Monday on suspicion of stealing a vehicle and banking documents from more than a dozen people.
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Lightning to blame for Boone County power outage
Boone Electric Cooperative said a lightning strike was to blame for a Tuesday morning power outage that affected at least 850 customers.
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Columbia Board of Education decides to begin year online-only as COVID-19 case surge continues
The Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.
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Boone County firefighters respond to Monday apartment fire
Boone County firefighters responded to an apartment fire Monday morning north of Columbia.
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University of Missouri promises daily COVID-19 updates; petitioners call for more data
The University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.
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