University of Missouri agrees to pay in transgender health care lawsuit settlement; admits no wrongdoing
The University of Missouri will pay $27,500 into two trust funds after settling a lawsuit with the family of a transgender boy.
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Two projects building affordable housing in Columbia break ground
Work began Thursday on two dozen new affordable housing units in central Columbia to help shorten the list of families waiting for a place to live.
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Firefighters respond to duplex fire in north Columbia Thursday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a duplex fire in north Columbia early Thursday morning. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. on the 2000 block of Mulberry Road. Crews on scene told ABC 17 News the duplex was occupied at the time of the fire and everyone inside made it out safely. Columbia
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Sex crimes dropped against Jefferson City man in Boone County case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has dropped two sex crimes against a Jefferson City man just a week before trial was set to start. Assistant Prosecutor Olufunmike Owoso dropped a rape and sodomy charge against Aleksey Salaz on Wednesday afternoon. Owoso explained that she “partly reconsidered the strength of certain aspects of
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MU supply chain professor says no immediate concern for Missouri as port strikes continue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roughly 45,000 dock workers from the Longshoremen’s Association continued to strike Wednesday across the East and Gulf coasts. The workers are demanding better pay and a ban on the use of automated equipment. The strike, which started on Tuesday, has raised concerns about a shortage of certain goods for some Americans. However,
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Mid-Missourians continue to assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Missouri Task Force 1 was assigned Wednesday to search a 7-mile stretch of remote western North Carolina as part of its continued relief efforts after Hurricane Helene.
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City of Columbia dips into reserves to support Ashley Street project
The City of Columbia is dipping into its budget reserve to give $600,000 to the Ashley Street project and Room at the Inn homeless shelter.
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Prosecutors file six felony charges in Columbia robbery
An 18-year-old Columbia man was charged this week with six felonies for a January home invasion robbery.
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Martin, Raithel prepare for final push in Missouri’s 44th District race
Editors note: The vote totals from the primary election have been corrected COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In less than a month, voters from Missouri’s 44th House District will decide between a Columbia business owner and former Army veteran to represent them in the state legislature. Republican John Martin will face off against Democrat David Raithel to
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Police: Property damage observed to northeast Columbia home after shots were fired
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police found evidence of shots being fired on Tuesday night after property damage was observed to a northeast Columbia home. A Columbia Police Department sergeant said at the scene that no injuries were reported. Suspect information was not available. The sergeant could not confirm how many shots were fired. Boone County Joint
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Boone County collector expects to process more than 8,000 applications for senior property tax relief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 7,600 applications have been submitted to the Boone County Collector’s Office for a senior property tax exemption, according to Boone County Collector Brian McCollum. A state law allowing a property tax exemption for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by county commissioners. Boone
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Columbia Parks and Rec hosts groundbreaking for Whitegate Park improvements
Columbia Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for Whitegate Park on Tuesday evening.
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New FDA rule requires mammogram reports to include information about patients’ breast density
Women with dense breast tissue are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to an MU Health Care radiologist.
Continue Reading Task Force 1 gets new orders from FEMA in Helene-devastated North Carolina
An urban search-and-rescue team based in Columbia received new orders from FEMA to deploy cadaver dogs Tuesday.
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Water rate increase set to begin Tuesday for Columbia residents
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Water rate increase for Columbia residents is set to begin Tuesday as new fiscal year starts for the city. The change will increase the current base fees and usage costs. Base fees will increase from $12.00 to $12.48 and water rates will increase by around 4% for general use and 10% for
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Prosecutor says drivers can face fines, possible jail time for violating work zone laws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, one lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will close over night until Oct. 12, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 12,
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Columbia woman killed in Pettis County crash
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 64-year-old Columbia woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday night in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as a 2023 Nissan Rogue –driven by Pamela Holbrook – was heading southbound on Walnut Grove Road, north of Eckles Road,
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MU safety report shows increase in rape, liquor law arrests; drug arrests see significant decline
2024-Annual-Fire-Safety-and-Security-Report_Final-1-1Download COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri on Monday released its annual safety report and an uptick in rape reports and liquor law violations were noted. MU and other universities are required by federal law to publish safety reports each year. The 2024 Annual Fire, Safety and Security Report showed that rape increased from
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Expert says people should consider finances and lifestyle when deciding to rent or buy a home
Columbia resident Angela Keller is hopeful her family can buy a home soon, but for now, they just renewed their lease at their rental.
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City of Columbia water rates increase Tuesday
Residents of Columbia will see a rate increase for water starting with the city’s new fiscal year on Tuesday.
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