KidSmart and Ameren Missouri donate school supplies to hundreds of Mid-Missouri teachers
Ameren Missouri teamed up with a non-profit charity Tuesday to give school supplies to scores of Mid-Missouri teachers.
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Man found guilty of murder in woman’s death in October 2022 sentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty of murder in May was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Jessie Williams, 33, was found guilty by a jury on May 16 of second-degree murder in the October 2022 death of Kaylen Schmit. He is accused of pushing Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near
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Public safety, social services among highlights of next City of Columbia budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a work session on Monday to continue discussions about its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. During the city’s budget address last week, the city cited infrastructure, housing social services and public safety as its biggest priorities. The proposed budget for 2025 comes in at a $21 million
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Man causes West Broadway Gerbes to go on lockdown after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot everyone’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with two felonies after he caused a Columbia grocery store to go on lockdown on Monday morning. John Linzie, 45, was charged with first-degree making a terroristic threat and first-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $10,000 bond. A court
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City of Columbia to hold work session Monday for fiscal year 2025 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be holding a work session meeting Monday to continue discussions about its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Columbia residents were encouraged to attend last week’s budget message where the city discussed several priorities including infrastructure, housing and public safety. Monday’s work session will be open to
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Columbia welcomes Black-owned beauty supply store
According to the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA), less than 5% of beauty supply stores in the country are owned and operated by African Americans. However, that number increased after Sarah Brown opened her shop The Beauty Trap in Columbia.
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Local nonprofit hosts back-to-school event, gives out free school supplies and backpacks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community, a local non-profit organization, hosted a back-to-school edition event on Saturday. The event aimed to empower local residents by providing positive programming and a supportive atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the distribution of free backpacks and school supplies to children and families in the area who may
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Two Columbia businesses selected in Missouri’s cannabis license lottery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation completed its second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses this week, and two Columbia businesses made the cut. The DCR received more than 2,000 applicants during its second application window, which ran from April 15-29. A random lottery was conducted on June 4th with the winners being announced
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MSHP data shows youth most likely age group to be arrested for violent crime in Columbia this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 15-year-old boy was sentenced this week to a state facility for his role in the Feb. 14 shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade that left one person dead and more than 20 people injured, The Associated Press reported. The sentencing occurs as Columbia struggles with youth violence. Though
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Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia’s Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?
America is in a housing crunch.
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Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race
Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households
The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.
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Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget
Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.
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Watch the presentation in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the budget message Thursday in City Hall at noon. The city encourages Columbia residents to attend to learn more about the budgets going into the 2025 fiscal year. There will also be opportunities for people to make public
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Trial scheduled for man accused of murdering woman in 2022, stuffing body in closet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been announced for a Columbia man accused of murdering a woman in 2022. Adam Alfred Conner was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. A pretrial conference is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday,
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Locals join protests against Gaza war as Netanyahu addresses Congress
Mid-Missourians opposed to Israel’s war in Gaza took to the streets in Columbia on Wednesday — the same day Israel’s top politician is set to address Congress.
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Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers — a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. — represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care
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COVID-19 cases increasing in Columbia
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Columbia, according to Missouri’s Sewershed Surveillance Program and a doctor with MU Health Care.
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