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MSHP report: Boone County assistant fire chief drowned after boat ‘swamped with water’ tipped over

July 8, 2024 9:56 AM Morgan Buresh, Erika McGuire, Nia Hinson, Ryan Shiner

A Boone County Firefighter died Monday morning while conducting a water rescue in Columbia.

Murder suspect in Douglass Park stabbing case asks for mental evaluation

July 8, 2024 9:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The attorney for a man accused of murder has asked the court for a mental evaluation. Demetrice M. Tatum, 39, of Columbia, was charged in April with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after he allegedly stabbed Kejuan Allen to death at Douglass Park. He is being held at the Boone County

Business Loop 70 closure to affect Columbia bus route

July 8, 2024 8:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The closure of a portion of Business Loop 70 in Columbia later this week will affect one of the city’s bus routes, a Monday press release says. The city announced last week that traffic will be closed between Edison Street and Bowling Street. Monday’s release says the closure will take place from

Columbia Housing Authority receives $835,000 for renovations to Bear Creek apartments

July 8, 2024 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority announced in a Monday press release that it is receiving an $835,000 award in American Rescue Plan Act money from Boone County to renovate its Bear Creek development. Funds will be used for renovations for apartment units, the community facility and upgrades for its security cameras, the release

Two juveniles detained in connection to shots fired report Saturday on Trimble Road in Columbia

July 8, 2024 11:47 AM Madison Stuerman

Two juveniles were detained on Sunday evening in connection to a shooting on Trimble Road on Saturday night.

Flash flooding brings awareness to Turn Around Don’t Drown campaign

July 8, 2024 11:30 AM Allison Weaver

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri has seen an increase in flooding since the beginning of the month. According to the National Weather Service, Columbia has received almost nine inches of rain since July 1. The National Weather Service’s Turn Around Don’t Drown campaign has been referenced by officials since Columbia has seen flash flooding and water

Five people recovered Monday morning from several water rescues throughout Columbia

July 8, 2024 8:10 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department said five people were rescued Monday morning from several water rescues throughout Columbia. Katherine Rodriguez, spokeswoman for the Columbia Fire Department, said several vehicles were trapped in floodwaters at Broadway and Providence Road another near Bear Creek Trail and Rangeline Street. Boone County Joint Communications sent out several

Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend

July 7, 2024 7:46 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA’s Senior

Columbia Police investigate three separate shots fired incidents Saturday

July 7, 2024 7:13 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating three separate reports of shots fired on Saturday. According to a press release from the department, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 500 block of Wilkes Boulevard in Central Columbia at 6:35 p.m. “Upon their arrival, officers spoke with witnesses who stated

Repairs underway after Columbia building partially collapses

July 5, 2024 7:10 PM Marie Moyer

Construction is underway on a building in downtown Columbia after a partial collapse following heavy rain Wednesday morning.

Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions

July 5, 2024 8:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag

Conditions improving on Columbia trails after flooding

July 5, 2024 5:56 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Katie Greathouse

Water has receded after flooding at some parks and trails in Columbia.

Recent flooding affects area parks, trails, roads

July 4, 2024 6:24 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Heavy rain and flash floods in Columbia have local parks under several inches underwater Thursday. The MKT Trail, Bear Creek and sections of Twin Lakes Park are still recovering from flash floods. The Scott Boulevard entrances to the MKT Trail was blocked off on Thursday, Bear Creek’s entrance obstructed by water, and

Building partially collapses in Downtown Columbia on Wednesday

July 4, 2024 11:09 AM Allison Weaver

An alley in downtown Columbia is closed after a partial building collapse on Wednesday afternoon because of heavy rainfall early that morning, according to a news release.

Columbia Fire in the Sky show to take place despite rainy weather; Moberly show will proceed

July 4, 2024 10:45 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia’s annual fireworks show will take place Thursday night as planned.

Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain

July 4, 2024 8:05 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding remained a concern in Mid-Missouri Thursday morning after rain fell, causing flooding in several areas. According to the MoDOT traveler map, Route ZZ, Route E are closed in Boone County due to flooding. Route A near Moniteau Creek was reported closed due to flooding along with Route P in Cooper County,

Severe weather could impact Fire in the Sky

July 3, 2024 7:59 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Impending storms could impact Columbia’s annual Fire in the Sky event on Thursday. The event is held every Independence Day at Stephens Lake Park and includes food trucks, music, children’s activities and a fireworks display. On the event’s Facebook page, Columbia Parks and Recreation responded to a commenter — who asked if

Boone County outdoor warning sirens tested, determined to be ‘functioning as intended’

July 3, 2024 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All outdoor warning sirens in Boone County were determined to be “fully operational and functioning as intended,” after they were tested by Boone County Joint Communications on Wednesday, a press release from the Boone County Office of Emergency Management says. The test comes after programming issues last month kept sirens in northern

Woman presumed dead after vehicle swept up in floodwaters west of Columbia

July 3, 2024 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

A woman is presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up in Perche Creek floodwaters west of Columbia on Wednesday.

Court docs: Man charged after assaulting, hitting man with stool at Columbia Mall

July 3, 2024 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after authorities say he assaulted another man with a step stool at the Columbia Mall last week. Daval Torres, 24, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday and is