Cole County residents voting on library tax increase
Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.
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Hallsville man hurt after crash on Highway 63 Monday night
The crash report states that John Reinkemeyer, 60, was seriously hurt after he lost control before he went through the median and overturned on the other side of the highway.
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Driver not hurt after crash with utility pole in Jefferson City
Due to the downed power lines traffic for both the eastbound and westbound lanes were diverted for around an hour. Police said this is when they learned of another car had hit the downed power lines before the pickup truck.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch a movie in a theater this past weekend?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This past weekend saw two new, popular movies hit theaters. Area movie theaters were expecting to see a big attendance bump with the releases of “Barbie,” and “Oppenheimer” releasing on the same day. According to the Associated Press, both movies ended up bringing moviegoers back to the theaters to watch either, or
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Experts say to be wary of lottery scams as Mega Millions jackpot increases
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Lottery fever has been heating up drawing people to buy lottery tickets. The Powerball last week was more than $1 billion and Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing currently sits at $820 million. When Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow, scammers will lure people on social media. “Let’s say (there is a paid advertisement
Continue ReadingMSHP gives boat safety tips after weekend crash lands 8 in hospital
Three out of the eight people involved in this weekends boat crash at the Lake of the Ozark are still hospitalized, according to Cpl. Kyle Green from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.Â
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Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel
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Independence man suffers serious injury after getting pinned between two vehicles
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Independence man suffered serious injuries Monday after getting pinned between a roller and a semi-truck on Route E in Moniteau County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Troy Bellamy, 51, was injured while trying to hook up equipment between the two vehicles when a Hamm Double-Drum Ride-On
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Camden County woman accused of stealing more than $2.8 million from employer
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County woman was charged Friday after she allegedly stole more than $2.8 million from her employer for almost six years. Danielle Nicole Thomas, 46, of Sunrise Beach, is charged with stealing more than $25,000 and forgery. She is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond. A bond
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Columbia City Council meets with Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss short-term rentals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council met with the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening for a joint work session regarding the years-long discussion of short-term rental regulations. Council and commission members reviewed public feedback and research gathered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner said the public will get
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Marshall man faces several child porn charges
MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) A Marshall man has been charged after he was allegedly found possessing child pornography. Brett W. Scarborough, 37, is charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and three counts of possessing more than 20 files of child pornography. He is being held in the Saline County Jail without bond. A confined docket hearing
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Columbia man accused of deceptive business practices in jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of deceptive business practices is currently in jail after a warrant was filed July 6 after it was determined he failed to abide a judge’s order, according to court records. Mark Doninelli, 47, is charged with five counts of forgery, four counts of second-degree odometer fraud, deceptive business
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Intense heat this week could be danger for outdoor workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. With dangerous heat levels expected across the United States this week, OSHA says those numbers have the potential to get worse. Given the current conditions, the
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Multiple people seriously hurt in Mid-Missouri weekend crashes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people were seriously hurt in Mid-Missouri crashes over the weekend. Cooper County A 33-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a Cooper County crash on Sunday. Highway Patrol says the crash occurred when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and overturned into a utility pole. Passenger Jennifer Schelling
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Columbia’s ARPA evaluation committee to score proposals Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ARPA evaluation committee is set to meet Monday morning to discuss how to spend $25.2 million dollars. The committee will evaluate scoring and submit their recommendations to Columbia City Council next month. Over 50 organizations scored high enough to move on to the current phase of the project and had until
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with different seat colors at Mizzou Arena?
Mizzou Arena is going to look different this upcoming season.
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All eight people involved in boat crash alive; driver arrested for boating while intoxicated
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) All eight people onboard a boat that crashed into a house at the Lake of the Ozarks are alive, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. Eight people were sent to the hospital after a boat crashed into a home on the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening
Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.
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Columbia residents give feedback on Orr street park developments
Columbia Parks and Recreation is looking for the public’s feedback on developments to a park being built on Orr Street.
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Lebanon man charged with having child pornography
LEBANON, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged a Lebanon man with 15 counts of possessing child pornography earlier this week. According to the South Central Missouri Computer Crime Task Force, Jerrion Stringer, 25, was arrested Wednesday and currently being held on a $300,000 cash bond. An investigation began after a tip was reported by an internet service
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