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The Columbia Police Department hosted an open house last week.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department hosted an open house last week.
Continue ReadingA Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity brothers in an alleged hazing that left a University of Missouri freshman pledge unable to speak or walk.
Continue ReadingOfficials at North County High School are apologizing for comments made by a student about Battle athletes after a live video stream of a Friday football game.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tipton man was recently charged with several counts relating to a fatal Aug. 6 crash in Moniteau County. David Burnett, 45, was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.18, driving a motor vehicle with an excessive BAC, driving without a valid license and driving without
Continue ReadingSouthern Boone High School officials gave the public a heads-up Monday morning about a crash simulation planned outside the school.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new fire station. The ceremony for Fire Station No. 11 will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday at 6909 Scott Blvd. A press release stated speakers for the event will include: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer and Acting Fire Chief Clayton
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia’s new permanent public works director is among several hires for high-ranking city jobs who will be sworn in on Oct. 3.
Continue ReadingA Mexico, Missouri, elementary school teacher accused of abusing a student has sued her former employer to get her job back.
Continue ReadingA Columbia woman was charged Friday with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action for allegedly pointing a gun at a building with children inside.
Continue ReadingA Kansas City, Kansas, man was charged Friday with felony driving while intoxicated and driving on the wrong side of the road — a misdemeanor — in connection with a deadly Sept. 2 crash in Morgan County.
Continue ReadingOSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The driver involved in the crash wasn’t wearing a helmet. A Rolla man was killed Sunday night following a motorcycle in Osage County. The crash happened on County Road 722 near Route Y around 7:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers investigated a motorcycle crash yesterday
Continue ReadingA Columbia man accused of exposing himself in the children’s section of a library now faces charges.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia is now collaborating with Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis with the goal of preventing cancer and strengthening cancer research. Both centers have access to cancer research and resources that will benefit each other in the fight to cure cancer. Many rural areas in the state do
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department responded to a small fire at LongHorn Steakhouse on Conley Road Sunday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Columbia Fire was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at the chain restaurant. ABC 17 crews on scene saw multiple fire trucks. The scene was clear shortly after fire crews arrival. ABC
Continue ReadingMiller County, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F responsed to a boat on fire at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the boat was idle at the dock when the engine caught on fire at the 7.7 mile mark channel north of Buck Creek
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will
Continue ReadingCole County, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old California man was seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in Cole County. The crash happened around 7:30 Saturday morning on Lookout Trail East of Route Z. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 83-year-old Albert Heimericks slowed down to make a right turn when 32-year-old Zachary Parks-Wagner hit the back
Continue ReadingJefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a fire at a vacant building in Jefferson City is under investigation. Crews responded to the fire a little after 9:30 Saturday evening on the 400 block of East Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City Fire Department says, when crews arrived on scene the fire was coming from several
Continue ReadingAUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and woman from Arkansas were seriously hurt following a crash in Audrain County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, the crash happen around 8:03 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 54 at Basinger Corner. Troopers say, 38-year-old Keith Stanford and 37-year-old Courtney King of Arkansas were traveling eastbound
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