Voters across Boone County approve marijuana sales taxes
Residents across Boone County and in its cities voted to impose 3% taxes on marijuana sales in their political subdivisions.
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Boone County Clerk has plan in place in case severe weather hits during Tuesday’s election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For April 4, Election Day, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a weather alert day for potential severe weather. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said there are plans in place to keep employees and voters safe. “One of the safety measures that we have as a county is that we
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Scammers may strike after storms leave homes damaged
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A storm Friday left many homes and cars with hail damage in Columbia. Contractors both local and from out of town often come to areas hit by severe weather to try and sell their services to homeowners whose property is damaged. These are one of the many times scammers are prone to
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Boone Health ends universal masking requirement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health announced in a press release that it will end universal masking in its facilities on Tuesday. Masks will be optional for employees, providers, patients and visitors, unless requested by patients or required for infection prevention precautions. Patients will be able to request that Boone Health staff wear masks while providing
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University of Missouri set to host 32nd annual Spring Greek Week blood drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has partnered with Red Cross to prepare for its 32nd annual “Spring Greek Week” blood drive. The drive is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 3. – Wednesday, April 5. at Mizzou Rec. Red Cross says during the 2022 Spring Greek Week blood drive a little
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Law enforcement launches campaign to increase seat belt use among teens
JEFFERON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police along with other law enforcement agencies are joining together to put more focus on youth driving safety in Mid- Missouri to help increase seat belt use among teens and to reduce deaths on the roads. The effort is a part of law enforcement’s “Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign” that
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Suspect in shooting outside Columbia gas station arrested in Callaway County
Callaway County deputies arrested a 19-year-old Columbia man Thursday in connection with a shooting investigation, the sheriff’s office says.
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Boone County commissioner discusses additional 3% recreational marijuana sales tax; expungement issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, The Boone County Muleskinners hosted another discussion on proposed marijuana sales taxes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Columbia, Boone County and several other cities and counties have asked voters if they should impose an additional 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. The state currently collects a 6% tax from recreational marijuana sales, following the
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Rally planned for organization advocating better healthcare for mothers and babies in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, March of Dimes, an organization advocating for mothers and babies across America is set to host “March For Change” March for Change is a rally aimed at bettering health care in several areas for mothers and babies in Missouri. The rally comes just a day after hundreds of LGBTQ+
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office holds active-shooter training at Midway Heights Elementary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday held “active assailant training” at Midway Heights Elementary, the office announced on its Facebook page. “Heights Elementary with the Boone County Fire Protection District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, University of Missouri Police Department, Hallsville Missouri Police Department, Ashland, Missouri Police Department, Centralia Missouri Police Department,
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Bond issue for Boone County Fire Protection District on April 4 ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An $8 million bond issue for the Boone County Fire Protection District will be on the April 4 ballot. If passed, it could mean major renovations for local fire stations and allow it to purchase better equipment. This is how the money will be spent: $5 million will go towards building a new fire
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Boone County dispatchers train for ‘swatting calls’
When news started to spread nationwide Monday that six people had been killed in a Tennessee school shooting it appeared to set off “swatting” calls in districts around the state.
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Reporting threats and suspicious behavior can prevent school shootings, according to experts and law enforcement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the wake of the recent shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday, advocacy groups and local law enforcement are stressing the importance of reporting behavior sooner than later. CNN reported Monday’s shooting was the 19th school shooting of the year. “The first, and best, line of defense is a
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April candidates give final fundraising update before election
(Editor’s note, 3/28: This story has been updated with Columbia Board of Education candidate James Gordon’s filing.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Candidates for area City Councils and school boards gave their last update on how much money they’ve raised and spent before the April 4 election. Those running in the April election filed their fundraising
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OSHA cites company building Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport for worker fall
Lunda Construction Company has been cited by OSHA after an employee was injured working on the new Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport.
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Columbia Police to hold training for officers on school safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department, in partnership with Columbia Public Schools, will conduct training at multiple schools from March 27. through 29. The training is a part of regular and ongoing officer training on school safety and critical incidents. The department says. multiple emergency vehicles and first responders will be at the schools during
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department asks for public input on how to spend federal money
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Aiming to get input from Boone County communities, the 2023 “Live Well Boone County” survey is open until April 21. The 40-question survey from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is the first step in the timeline to decide what to focus funding on in the community. Information from the
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Absentee voting open for April 4 election, weekend times available
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County residents will have the chance to cast their absentee votes this weekend for the April 4. election. With 122,000 registered voters, Boone County is predicting a 20% overall voter turnout for the April 4. election. Documents show the 2022 April election turnout was about 24%. According to election information, the Boone County
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Man charged after allegedly biting court security, says he has HIV
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after he allegedly bit a bailiff at the Boone County Courthouse and said he had HIV in February. Durell Hairston, 37, is charged with first-degree assault, resisting arrest and first-degree trespassing. He is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An arraignment was held
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Cities and organizations submit applications as Boone County ARPA funds deadline nears
The deadline to submit applications for the first round of the Boone County ARPA funding is fast approaching and more than 20 organizations and local governments have so far asked for a chunk of the $15 million available.
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