QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Israel and Hamas agree to the latest ceasefire deal?
President Joe Biden last week outlined the latest deal to pause hostilities in Gaza.
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Columbia City Council to vote on salary adjustments for Water and Light Association
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on a plan aimed at addressing pay compression during Monday night’s meeting. According to the meeting’s agenda, the plan includes looking into increasing pay for unrepresented workers in the union and employees represented by the Water and Light Association. The plan was developed by the city
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One in custody after foot chase in Central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Sunday that one person was arrested after a foot chase in Central Columbia. LT. Andy Muscato told ABC 17 News that police were called to the area of Bryant and Allen Street around 5:30 p.m. Sunday for an assault and possible robbery. Muscato said the suspect is
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Sheriff: Cole County Jail inmate dies Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate died at the Cole County Jail on Saturday, according to Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler. A press release states at approximately 3:41 p.m., Cole County deputies found an inmate unresponsive in their cell. The identity of the inmate was not shared. The release said staff started life-saving measures and
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Route 19 over Frene Creek in Hermann will close on Monday
HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) A section of Route 19 in Hermann will close on Monday for a bridge replacement project. The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that Route 19 over Frene Creek will close for all traffic starting June 3 and going through mid-August. A post on X states a detour sign will direct
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More than 330 power outages reported in Camden County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 330 power outages were reported on Friday evening in Camden County, according to outage maps for Ameren and the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. Some storms had rolled through Mid-Missouri on Friday. Of the 334 outages, 145 were for Southwest Electric Co-op customers, 95 were for Ameren customers and 94
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Report shows Black drivers still pulled over at higher rate than white drivers in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black drivers in Missouri were once again pulled over at a higher rate, based on their percentage of the population in 2023, according to the state’s annual Vehicle Stops Report. In 2023, Missouri law enforcement agencies that filed reports recorded 1,367,150 vehicle stops, resulting in 61,990 searches and 57,713 arrests. The overall
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All 25 rides at Centralia Anchor Fest pass inspection
The rides at Centralia’s annual Anchor Fest should be safe to ride when the event kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday.
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Jefferson City opens up two Capitol Avenue buildings ahead of request for proposal
Jefferson City has opened up two properties along Capitol Avenue for viewing before taking bids for their renovation.
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Convicted murderer on death row asks Parson for clemency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was convicted of first-degree murder in 2013 for the killing of a Jefferson City couple has asked for clemency from Gov. Mike Parson, according to an email from governor’s office spokesman Johnathan Shiflett. David Hosier, 69, was found guilty by a jury on Oct. 12, 2013, for first-degree
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Whistleblower lawsuit alleges retaliation by Missouri House speaker
The chief clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives sued some of her elected coworkers Friday.
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Illinois man seriously injured in Gasconade County motorcycle crash
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Beardstown, Illinois, man suffered serious injuries Thursday in a crash on Fowler Road, just north of Highway 50 in Gasconade County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as Austin Becker tried to use the brakes on his 2006 Harley Davidson Custom Softail Classic, and
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MSHP: Wooden bridge collapses in Cole County while truck tries crossing
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a wooden bridge collapsed Friday at the Lock and Dam Spur at the Osage River in Cole County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F posted a photo on X that showed a truck overturned in the water below the bridge. 🚨Bridge Collapse in Cole County🚨Troopers
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Man with upgraded murder charge in 2023 Dove Drive shooting has hearing next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who saw his murder charge upgraded in relation to the 2023 Dove Drive shooting that left one man dead has a hearing next week. Jajuan Crockett, 22, was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, accessory to stealing,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Trump verdict affect your vote in November?
Donald Trump became the first president to be convicted of a felony on Thursday.
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Missouri Republicans show support for Trump online following guilty verdict in New York
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former President Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury on Thursday of falsifying business records. With the decision, Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony. A sentencing will occur in July. A number of Missouri politicians expressed their opinions after Trump was found
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Two charged with receiving stolen property after more than $4,000 worth of items taken in Maries County
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were charged on Thursday in Maries County after more than $4,000 worth of items were stolen from a bus and residence on Route M in Belle. Demaris Mothershed and Benjamin Byrd were charged with receiving stolen property. A warrant was issued on Thursday. A social media post on the Maries
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Blair Oaks rides early momentum to first state title since 2019 season
OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks has completed its mission. The Falcons finished off its MSHSAA Class 4 State Championship run by defeating Benton 7-2 on Thursday afternoon at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Mike DeMilia’s team knocked three of the MHSBCA’s top five ranked teams out of the playoffs during its run, including Thursday’s win over
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Boone County Commission details senior property tax exemption
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission detailed its plan for property tax exemptions for seniors in a Thursday press release. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by county commissioners. Boone County opted to resolve it by letting the voters
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‘Cicadapocalypse’ nears its end in Mid-Missouri
You’ve seen them in the trees and flying throughout the air — those clumsy, black insects with large wings.
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