Columbia school board candidate interviews: Chris Horn
Part of Horn’s campaign is based on continuity on the board, which can be a challenge to serve on and take time to learn. Board member terms are three years.
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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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Show-Me State Games to host two tournaments over the weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sho- Me State Games tournaments are scheduled to place over the weekend as local teams fight for the win. For “Hoopin’ it Up Basketball”, 41 teams in total will be playing at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse at 4251 Philips Farm Rd. There are 11 girls teams ranging from third grade through eighth
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves additional land for a possible new hotel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a public meeting to discuss expanding The Crosscreek Center Development area near Stadium and Highway 63. According to city documents, developers are planning to build a new four-story hotel. Developers had to request approval of an updated statement of intent to move the project forward.
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Money distributed in state for Community Revitalization Grant Program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state is doling out millions of dollars to help dozens of projects across Missouri. More than $94 million from the Community Revitalization Grant Program will go to 70 projects across the state. About a dozen of those projects are in Mid-Missouri. This grant program started in September and is funded through the
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MU announces initiative for new research reactor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced an initiative Thursday to build a new, larger research reactor. In April, the University of Missouri will issue a Request for Qualification/Request for Proposal to get interest from qualified parties to provide preliminary designs and industry partnerships. The request also will support preparation of regulatory requirements for potential construction
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Columbia school board candidate interview: John Lyman
John Lyman grew up in Columbia and graduated from Rock Bridge High School and says that experience will help him as a member of the school board. Lyman’s wife is also a Columbia Public Schools teacher. He has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and has promoted social equity in the schools.
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Burglaries are down nationwide, but still take precautions to protect your home before leaving on trips
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When you’re away from your house is a likely time someone may prey on an unsuspecting home. According to the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer, there were 619,811 burglaries reported in 2021, the most-recent year for available data. That number has fallen every year for the past 10 years of data available –
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Lane dividers prevent parents from making left turn leaving Mill Creek Elementary School
EDITOR’S NOTE: A misspelled name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has added delineators to South Sinclair Road outside of Mill Creek Elementary School. The dividers were installed on Monday, according to Columbia Public Works spokesperson John Ogan. Ogan said the City worked with the school and CPS at the request
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Columbia school board candidate interview: Paul Harper
ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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Local lawmaker optimistic state will receive funds for I-70 expansion, despite opposition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In January, Gov. Mike Parson proposed the state spend $859 million to expand parts of Interstate 70 to three lanes. This expansion would affect parts of Boone County and suburban areas in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. The House Committee met Tuesday morning to discuss aspects of budgeting, which
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Man accused of leaving the scene after Scott Boulevard crash
Police arrested a 41-year-old Columbia man Tuesday after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle, then a utility pole before leaving the scene.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you looking forward to roll carts in Columbia?
After years of debate, roll carts are coming to Columbia.
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City of Columbia begins year-long process following approval of roll carts
Now that the Columbia City Council has approved the use of roll carts, an implementation process expected to last a year begins.
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Boone County spent an extra $200,000 to house detainees out of county in 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County received close to an additional $200,000 to house detainees in neighboring county jails to prevent overcrowding. In 2022, the Boone County Jail budgeted $300,000 to house detainees in jails outside of Boone County. The County requested an additional $199,814 from the Boone County Commission. Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt.
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WATCH: Columbia candidates field questions at Chamber of Commerce forum
Candidates for Columbia City Council wards 1 and 5 and for the Columbia Board of Education talked about business and civic issues Tuesday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce election forum.
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Columbia City Council approves roll carts at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After years of heated debates, Columbia is finally getting roll carts. The Columbia City Council unanimously approved amending Chapter 22 of the City Code as it relates to residential curbside refuse collection. Any changes would not happen until at least March 4, 2024, in order for the city to buy trucks and
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Westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopen after car flips
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia closed Monday afternoon after a car flipped. First responders were at the scene near the Dairy Queen. Lanes closed before 6:45 p.m. The lanes were reopened within an hour. The eastbound lanes never closed. One person was brought to an area hospital.
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CPD releases statement after January shooting of Jordan Pruyn ruled justified by Audrain County Prosecutor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a press release Monday night after two officers’ decision to shoot Jordan Pruyn in January was ruled to be justified. Police said in January that Jordan Pruyn, 28, was shot and killed after engaging in the standoff for several hours with authorities. The standoff happened in the 4200
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MU Health Care cutting five leadership positions
University of Missouri Health Care will eliminate five positions in hospital leadership as part of a restructuring, a hospital spokesman said Monday.
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