One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids
Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.
Continue ReadingEach day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.
Continue ReadingBoone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services is working on plans for the free and reduced-price lunch program for this school year. On Monday the Columbia Board of Education decided to begin the school year online-only as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said district staff are making sure they get
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools officials say parents should expect a schedule Tuesday for what classes will be like after the school board’s decision to keep students out of school buildings during September.
Continue ReadingBoone Electric Cooperative said a lightning strike was to blame for a Tuesday morning power outage that affected at least 850 customers.
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.
Continue ReadingColumbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in January.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors charged a 30-year-old Columbia man in connection with a shooting that happened downtown over the weekend. Prosecutors charged Chad Thomas with assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, kidnapping and resisting arrest. Police said it happened around 12:41 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.
Continue ReadingFamilies in Columbia with kids in special education have started an email campaign trying to get information about their children’s education plans.
Continue ReadingThis comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle crash at the intersection of Stadium and Providence in Columbia caused traffic backups Sunday. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted right around 2 p.m. asking drivers to avoid the area. BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Stadium Blvd and Providence Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) August
Continue ReadingAs The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.
Continue ReadingThe scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.
Continue ReadingBoone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area
Continue ReadingColumbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.
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