More retail stores charging return fees according to 2023 report
A 2023 merchant and consumer study by Happy Returns, a UPS company, reports 81% of retailers started charging return fees for at least one return method in 2023.
Continue ReadingA 2023 merchant and consumer study by Happy Returns, a UPS company, reports 81% of retailers started charging return fees for at least one return method in 2023.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care has revealed the name of the first baby born in 2024 at MU Women’s Hospital in 2024. Mya Nicole Portz was born at 4:13 a.m., according to an email from a hospital spokesman. The email states that Mya and her mother are doing well. Mya is the daughter of
Continue ReadingST. ROBERT, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Robert man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in the 15000 block of Tampa Road in Pulaski County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Crash occurred as a 2011 Mazda 2 – driven by Michael Keaton, 43, of St. Robert
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 2024 is officially here and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been monitoring drivers on the roads this past weekend as their counting period for the New Year comes to a close. The counting period began at 6 p.m. Friday Dec. 29 and will continue until Monday Jan 1. at 11:59 p.m.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will be on the lookout for drunk drivers on this New Year’s Eve. ABC 17 was able to do a ride along with Jefferson City Police Officer Jeff Skinner, and he said officers will have a little bit higher awareness due to the holidays. Officer Skinner
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new year approaches, many will use this moment to embark on a fresh start and establish new resolutions. In a health survey conducted by Forbes, 48% of Americans expressed a preference for enhanced health, 38% prioritized improved finances, 36% sought better mental health, 34% aimed for weight loss, and 32%
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in Downtown Columbia Saturday night. Brady L. Ewing, 55, died from a car crash Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department investigated the crash and determined that a 2019 Honda Civic driving west on East Broadway hit Ewing as he was walking in the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the final day for Boone County residents to pay their property taxes without receiving a late penalty or fee. The Boone County Assessors Office will be accepting taxes until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. In-person drop offs are no longer available, but there are still multiple ways to pay. According
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As we prepare to say goodbye to 2023 and greet 2024 with open arms, the Jefferson City Police Department and at least one local bar are working to ensure everyone enters the new year on good terms. There will be an increase in officers on the road this New Year’s weekend
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (KMIZ) It may not have been pretty for three quarters, but the Missouri offense got going at the right time. The Tigers were held scoreless until the final frame, when senior running back Cody Schrader found the end zone on a seven-yard run to give Missouri a 7-3 lead in the first five
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Missouri Tigers put the finishing touches on their 14-3 Cotton Bowl victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, some local Columbia bars and restaurants were packed with fans. It’s not every day you get to watch your team play in the Cotton Bowl, but for University of Missouri senior Josh Margherita,
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another $7.9 million in ARPA funding was awarded on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Development. The release states grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. This is the second round of funding.
Continue ReadingLEBANON, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man who was accused of murdering a 71-year-old woman in 2020 will be committed to the Department of Mental Health. Terry E. Ewens, 60, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault, first-degree burglary and two counts of first-degree kidnapping. According to court documents, the Laclede County Sheriff is ordered
Continue ReadingSALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Concordia woman died and a 7-year-old boy was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday in Saline County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the northbound lane of Highway 65, north of Keokuk Avenue, the report states. Katherine Peroni-Searles was pronounced
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Friday after he was accused of robbing another man at gunpoint on Thursday. Brandon Higgins, 19, was charged with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. He was arrested by Jefferson City police at 6:05 p.m. Thursday.
Continue ReadingMany people with asthma may be starting off the New Year with a call to their pharmacy.
Continue ReadingProsecutors on Friday charged a Jefferson City man with a chase earlier this month that exceeded 100 mph on Highway 63, according to court documents.
Continue ReadingVERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of stealing $70,000 in Camden County has now been charged with stealing in Morgan County. Douglas Miller, 53, has been charged in Morgan County with stealing $750 or more. A warrant was ordered and a $9,000 bond was set. He is currently being held at the Camden
Continue ReadingTwo former Columbia Police Department officers who resigned amid blowback from a video showing a violent confrontation outside a downtown bar have been hired in Callaway County.
Continue ReadingMOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A sex offender in Moberly was charged on Thursday with possessing child pornography and failing to register as a sex offender. Andrew Ray Miller, 45, of Moberly, was arrested on Thursday and posted a $40,000 bond on Friday, according to court records. A hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29.
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