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Road crews fixing Columbia potholes after winter storm

January 14, 2020 6:02 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works and Missouri Department of Transportation crews were out on the roads Tuesday fixing potholes caused by winter weather and snow.

Boone County firefighters respond to chimney fire

January 14, 2020 5:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

Southern Boone County firefighters were called a house fire between Easley and Ashland on Wednesday afternoon.

Man arrested on suspicion of DWI after allegedly hitting Boone County cruiser

January 14, 2020 5:15 AM Brittany Wiley

No one is seriously hurt after a Boone County sheriff’s deputy-involved crash.

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather costs increase for Columbia and Boone County

January 13, 2020 5:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The winter weather events that dropped snow and ice on Columbia in 2019 increased costs for both the City of Columbia and Boone County.

Charges dropped against doctor accused of laundering money from marijuana operation

January 13, 2020 7:22 PM Katie Greathouse

EDITOR’S NOTE: The charges were dropped in March 2020. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors have charged a doctor in Texas for his alleged role in a nationwide marijuana-selling operation that has been linked to a 2017 Columbia homicide. Irvin Sahni, of Houston, is accused of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Investigators believe he laundered some

CPS to present new $20 million bond issue outline

January 13, 2020 12:02 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan to present Monday night a $20 million bond issue plan that includes projects to accommodate continued student population growth and millions of dollars in renovations to an aging middle school.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Lawyer requests change of venue in Joseph Elledge child abuse case

January 13, 2020 4:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The lawyer for a Columbia man whose wife disappeared in October is seeking a change of venue in his child abuse case.

Columbia police arrest one suspect linked to Garth Avenue home invasion

January 10, 2020 5:56 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say two suspects broke into a home in the 100 block of N. Garth Ave. with a gun.

City of Columbia to put crews on roads early Saturday

January 10, 2020 3:50 PM Matthew Sanders

The city of Columbia says plow crews will be on duty starting at 1 a.m. Saturday as heavy rain transitions to ice.

Jefferson City man convicted of rape

January 9, 2020 7:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury ruled late Thursday night that a Jefferson City man is guilty of second-degree rape. Boone County assistant prosecutor Jessica Caldera said sentencing for Jemell Butler could start on March 2. The jury began discussing the case against Butler at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Prosecutors claim Butler raped a

Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds

January 9, 2020 7:10 PM Sydney Olsen

Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County Fairgrounds

Road crews across Mid-Missouri trying to plan for a unique winter weather system

January 9, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves close to Mid-Missouri, several agencies are gearing up for poor road conditions.

Columbia Panera reopens after water heater catches fire

January 9, 2020 7:03 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspectors from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department visited at least eight eateries in the first week of 2020. One of the restaurants they went to was Panera on Brickton Road in response to a small fire that started in a back room of the restaurant. All eateries inspected: If a restaurant

Experienced prosecuting attorney to help with backlog of murder cases in Boone County

January 8, 2020 6:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office hired an assistant prosecuting attorney. Morley Swingle will be working in a temporary position until a permanent position becomes open.

Police: Columbia man led officers on chase in stolen vehicle

January 8, 2020 7:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

Zachary Bradley, 23, of Columbia was arrested near Hinkson Creek after CPD said he led officers on a chase in a stolen car.

Global Military expert says a draft is highly unlikely

January 8, 2020 6:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A Global Military expert said declaring a draft is unlikely as it would be a diplomatic process that would take a lot of time.

Boone County Sheriff Cyber Crimes Task Force

Columbia man arrested, suspected of having child pornography

January 8, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

A release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force said the man had child porn on his phone.

Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence

January 7, 2020 10:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for more ways to reduce violence, including state legislature.

Sex offender who pretended to be a massage therapist sued in Boone County court

January 7, 2020 7:40 PM Barry Mangold

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting women under the guise of a massage therapist was targetted in a civil suit filed on Tuesday.