QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the coming heat wave alter your behavior?
Things are about to get pretty hot in Mid-Missouri.
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Suspended Sturgeon cop who shot dog responded to mobile home standoff as Hallsville police officer
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon police officer who was placed on paid leave after he shot and killed a blind-and-deaf dog responded to a standoff last week in the small town as a member of another law enforcement agency. Officer Myron Woodson was a part of the large response at a Sturgeon mobile home park
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Missouri governor’s office confirms Hosier’s execution will be carried out
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The execution of a man convicted of murder in the death of a Jefferson City couple will be carried out on Tuesday, a Monday press release from Gov. Mike Parson’s office confirmed. David Hosier, 69, was found guilty by a jury on Oct. 12, 2013, for first-degree murder, armed criminal action,
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Columbia Board of Education approves $292 million budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved its $292 million for next school year. The budget features $16 million more to go toward teacher salaries. The district ended this past school year with a $10 million budget surplus.
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June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and nearly 7 million Americans live with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association reports more than 11% of Missouri residents older than 65 years old suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia. A neurologist at MU Health Care said several key factors help decide what is natural memory loss due to
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Hartsburg man pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in Columbia burglary case where more than $12,000 in vape items were stolen
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hartsburg man who was accused in a 2023 Columbia burglary where a babysitter was assaulted and more than $12,000 in vape devices were stolen pleaded guilty on Friday. Justin Hudson, 28, pleaded guilty on Friday to first-degree burglary, stealing a gun and stealing more than $750. He was sentenced to 10
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Indiana couple crashes into MSHP vehicle in Fulton after chase with deputies
A chase involving Callaway County deputies ended with a crash in Fulton on Monday and the arrest of two people.
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Officials tell residents to stay hydrated ahead of high temperatures hitting Mid-Missouri this week
While summer doesn’t officially start for almost two weeks, temperatures reaching into the 90s and humidity are expected to smother Mid-Missouri this week.
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Former JCPD reserve officer charged, accused of not reporting child sex abuse
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former reserve officer for the Jefferson City Police Department was charged in relation to a child sex abuse case, according to court documents. Christina Garza, 49, of Jefferson City, was charged on Monday with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and failure of a mandated reporter to report child
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Crash leaves Jefferson City Habitat for Humanity house uninhabitable; driver arrested
A Habitat for Humanity house in Jefferson City has been rendered uninhabitable by a crash involving a man accused of driving drunk.
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Mental health help available for first responders after deadly standoffs in Boone County
More than 80% of first responders experience traumatic situations while on the job, according to data from the Institutes of Health.
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Crash disrupts power in part of Jefferson City
Power was cut to part of Jefferson City after a crash into a utility pole Monday afternoon.
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Water shut off scheduled Tuesday for 240 Columbia Water and Light customers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Water will be shut off on Tuesday to the Park DeVille Place condominiums for about two hours, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia Utilities. The press release states that the outage will affect 240 customers. It is expected to last from 9-11 a.m. The release states that
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Missouri man pleads guilty to assaulting, threatening officer at Fort Leonard Wood
A southern Missouri man pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting and harassing federal officers at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Missouri DHSS introduces new program to help youth quit vaping
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services introduced the “My Life, My Quit” program on Monday to stop teen vaping.
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Woman barricades herself in abandoned vehicle in Climax Springs, SWAT team deployed
CAMEDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An armed woman barricaded herself inside an abandoned vehicle Saturday in a wooded area in Climax Springs, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Kyle Green with MSHP said Camden County deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant on the woman. The mother of the woman’s boyfriend reported the woman
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the movies much this summer?
Hollywood finally scored a summer box office hit this past week with the debut of the new “Bad Boys” movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
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MSHP reminds people of safety after three UTV crashes over the weekend
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding people who own a UTV to take safety precautions before riding. On Friday, Troop F posted to its ‘X’ account detailing the importance of safety equipment. The post came after Troop F responded to two UTV crashes at the Lake of the Ozark on Friday
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LGBTQ+ community members consider Columbia ‘safe place’ during pride month
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) When former President Barack Obama declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month in 2009. The LGBTQ+ community has celebrated their identities and achievements nationally. Last week, Columbia joined in this celebration by issuing a proclamation in support of the LGBTQ+ community, demonstrating the city’s commitment to inclusivity. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe emphasized the importance
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Missouri Attorney General settles Sunshine Law lawsuit against city of Belle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has settled a lawsuit against the City of Belle for failing to abide by the Sunshine Law Saturday. The AG’s office filed a petition in December alleging that Belle had violated open meeting laws. The petition alleges that mayor Daryl White Jr. failed to give advance notice
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