Over 800 Missouri bridges labeled ‘poor’
The Route F bridge in Boone County that closed Monday is just the first of several closings coming along that road and Highway 124.
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Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones to retire
Geoff Jones, the chief of the Columbia Police Department, plans to retire Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood told ABC 17 News on Monday.
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No arrests after weekend house party shooting leaves two teens dead, four injured
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for those responsible for shooting and killing two teens and injuring four others at a house party at a vacant home Sunday morning. However, the Sheriff’s Office says, “they have no information about a specific threat to the community” and they have no
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Columbia City Council to discuss utility pay increases and adjustments
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Monday, Columbia City Council plans to meet to discuss utility pay increases among several other things. An $8.3 million revenue increase is proposed for utilities and is expected to take effect July 1. The city says this near seven percent increase is necessary to address an increase in operation and maintenance expenses while also
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Jefferson City Council to discuss getting rid of Bird scooters
The Jefferson City Council will introduce a bill Monday night that, if passed, would end the city’s agreement with Bird scooters, according to the meeting agenda.
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Parson: State to carry out Tisius’ death sentence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson confirmed in a Monday press release that the state will carry out Michael Tisius’ death sentence Tuesday after a request for stay for declined by the state Supreme Court of Missouri. Tisius, 42, is scheduled to die by lethal injection. It was initially delayed last week after
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PHHS gives reminder of cooling centers in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Summer temperatures are in full swing and the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services sent the locations of cooling centers in Columbia as a reminder for residents. Cooling centers are available to the general public during the building’s normal business hours. Residents can access public areas, such as lobbies, restrooms, drinking
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Truck crashes into utility pole on University of Missouri campus
A truck crashed into a utility pole on the University of Missouri campus Monday morning.
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Holliday woman seriously hurt following jet ski crash
HOLLIDAY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holliday woman was seriously hurt after a jet ski crash in Monroe County Sunday afternoon. Troopers say the crash happened at 4:20 p.m. on the South Fork Arm of Mark Twain Lake. Troopers say Michael Maubach, 20 crashed into Rance Wheeler, 18, while on the lake. Troopers say all passengers were
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who will win the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals have started, with the Miami Heat of the Eastern Conference taking on the Denver Nuggets of the Western Conference.
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Two teens killed, four injured after overnight shooting at a Boone County house party
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teens were killed and four other teens are injured after a shooting at a vacant home in Boone County early Sunday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the 2600 block of Oakbrook Drive at 12:47 a.m. to reports of shots being fired. After investigating, deputies determined
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Columbia summer lunch program starts Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Children 18 or younger can get free, healthy lunches at several Columbia locations, provided by the city and PowerHouse Community Development. Food is provided June 5 through August 11, Mondays through Fridays. All locations will be closed July 4. Central Armory Sports & Recreation Center, 700 E. Ash St. — lunch noon
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California, Missouri man dies in Motorcycle crash Saturday morning
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man died in motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Moniteau County. The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. John Lucas, 41, was driving a Harley Davidson south on Missouri Highway 5, when he drove off the side of the road. Lucas was taken to Windmill Ridge Funeral Home after the crash.
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No reported injuries following Loto Powerfest boat races
Editor’s Note: A correction was made to the fire chief’s name LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual boat race at the Lake of the Ozarks occurred Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event attracted large crowds, prompting law enforcement to take steps to ensure safety. The Lake Ozark fire department, Osage
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Columbia Art League to host “Art in the Park” at Stephens Lake Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Art League will host its 65th annual “Art in the Park” this weekend at Stephens Lake Park and the event will be free and open to the public. Art in Park will run Saturday June 3. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday June 4. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
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Westphalia man hurt following crash in Osage County Friday night
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Westphalia man was hurt late Friday evening after a crash in Osage County. The crash happened on westbound Route JJ before U.S. 63 around 11:40 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said, Gavin Holterman was traveling in a 1968 Ford Mustang when the vehicle crossed the
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Special Olympics Missouri to kick off State Summer Games
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) The Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games will kick off with an opening ceremony Friday night at Mizzou Rec. This will be the group’s second full event since 2018. All summer games were canceled in 2019 after a tornado hit Jefferson City. In 2020, Special Olympics Missouri was canceled again because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report shows Black drivers in Missouri stopped at the highest rate for 23rd straight year
Black drivers in Missouri were pulled over at a higher rate based on their percentage in the population again in 2022, according to the state’s annual Vehicle Stops Report released Thursday.
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More than half of Jefferson City school buses ‘defective’ or ‘out-of-service,’ MSHP data shows
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday revealed the results of its annual school bus inspections. About 57% of Jefferson City School District buses were fell under either the “defected” or “out of service” categories. Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses placed out-of-service require correct components, a
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Special Olympics to be held in Columbia this weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 1,000 athletes will be in Columbia this weekend for the Special Olympics. The event officially kicked off Friday night. This year’s state summer games include volleyball, swimming, power lifting and track and field. The games will be held at the University of Missouri and Hickman High School all weekend.
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