Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee says 2021 stop proportion against black drivers raises continuous concerns
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones created the Vehicle Stop Committee in 2019.
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Columbia man faces pleads guilty to federal charges after posting photos, videos of guns and drugs
A Columbia man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of illegally possessing firearms after posting Snapchat photos and videos in which he illegally possessed various guns and drugs.
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Union’s effect on tax-funded library’s budget not yet clear
Members of Missouri’s first public library union are asking their employer for raises and increased benefits, but where would that money come from?
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One hurt, homes damaged in Boone County shooting
A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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Columbia bomb threat suspect remains in Kansas; extradition ordered
The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare last week remained Tuesday in custody in Kansas, though he has now been ordered to return to Boone County to be tried.
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One person hurt after wreck on Mexico Gravel Road
One person was hurt after a wreck on Mexico Gravel Road and Black Hills Road that happened around 7:30 p.m.
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Columbia’s economy supported by tourism when college students leave
In just a few weeks, Art in the Park will return for the first time since before the pandemic. In July, Columbia hosts the Show-Me State Games followed by other sporting events and festivals like Summerfest.
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Columbia police investigating a crash on Rock Quarry Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a crash at Rock Quarry and Zoe Lane. Boone County Joint Communications reports Rock Quarry was blocked off due to the crash. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports the vehicle went into the woods and a tow truck was needed to get the vehicle out. Check
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Daniel Boone Regional Library workers vote to form first public library union in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) workers approved a proposal to unionize. Unofficial results from the Missouri State Board of Mediation show of the 165 eligible voters, 101 workers voted for and 55 others voted against the proposal to unionize under the name ‘DBRLWorkersUnited.’ The vote to unionize was held from Wednesday through
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Autopsy set after Boone County child shooting death
Investigators have released few details about a shooting that killed an 11-year-old boy just north of Columbia on Saturday.
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Experts warn of recession risks as home sales, construction show signs of slowing
Soaring inflation and rising interests have experts concerned about recession risks coming our way.
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Fire department puts out Sunday afternoon apartment fire in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon with reports of animals trapped inside. Crews arrived at the Greens on Clark lane at 4:05 p.m. and saw visible smoke from the rear of a multiple-story apartment building. According to a release, firefighters brought the fire under control in
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Columbia woman charged after allegedly lighting man on fire
A Columbia woman is facing a domestic assault charge after allegedly setting a man on fire Saturday morning.
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MU to stop self-reporting of coronavirus cases
The University of Missouri will stop asking workers and students to report their positive coronavirus test results, according to an email sent campus-wide Monday.
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Columbia police investigating shots fired overnight on Eastwood Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating after shots were fired Saturday around 1:40 a.m. in the 2600 block of Eastwood Drive. On scene, officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred and officers were made aware that an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds had arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. There
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Columbia Public Schools graduation ceremonies set to continue Saturday
Graduation festivities are set to continue for Columbia Public Schools seniors on Saturday, as both Rock Bridge and Hickman High School are scheduled to hold ceremonies.
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One person with serious injuries, following Pulaski County crash
One person was seriously injured, following a crash involving four vehicles on I-44 Friday morning.
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Bomb dog, Burbon, helps with the search of daycare after a bomb threat on Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) K-9 Officer Adam Hoskins and his dog, Burbon, have been assisting in bomb searches across Mid-Missouri since 2018. Hoskins and Burbon train every week in Columbia with the master trainer out here. Hoskins said that they were in the middle of a training exercise when the Columbia Police Department requested their
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Columbia woman charged with trafficking in stolen identities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is facing a charge of trafficking in stolen identities after a March investigation. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nikki Marie Boone with trafficking in stolen identities. Police arrested Boone on March 24 at the La Quinta Inn off I-70 for stealing and credit card fraud charges, according to
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Columbia Public Schools hosting graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions
Families and scholars of Columbia Public Schools will be attending graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions in place for the first time in three years.
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