Veteran gets roof replaced for free after winning contest
An Army veteran in Columbia got her roof replaced for free Friday as part of a nationwide effort.
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Democratic Senate candidate Kunce wants to help change power structure
Lucas Kunce, a 13-year Marine Corps veteran and Democrat running for U.S. Senate, says he’s confident about his chances of victory.
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Overnight lane closure planned for Highway 50 near Moreau River in Cole County
One eastbound lane of Highway 50 in Cole County is set to close over the Moreau River Bridge beginning Friday night, as MODOT is set to complete scheduled work.
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Overnight house fire in Fulton ruled accidental
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators have ruled the cause of an overnight house fire in Fulton as accidental. The Fulton Fire Department responded to the home in the 1500 block of Forest Avenue around 12:25 a.m. Firefighters said arriving crews found smoke and flames coming from the story and a-half home. Crews were able to contain
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump allies be prosecuted for Jan. 6?
Reports say federal investigators are looking into the actions of former President Donald Trump and those around him and their effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Airsoft weapon reportedly used in home invasion robbery in Fulton
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is charged and four juveniles were detained following a home invasion robbery on the 1400 block of Kenwood Drive on Tuesday afternoon in Fulton. A Callaway County prosecutor has charged Skiasia Roland with first-degree burglary, stealing – $750 or more, first-degree property damage, fourth-degree assault and possession of marijuana. The
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Certain exotic animals legal in Missouri; Zebra on the loose in Miller County
In Missouri, it is legal to own exotic animals, as long as the owner has a permit through Missouri’s Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health.
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Trudy Busch Valentine says her past experiences prepared her for U.S. Senate
Trudy Busch Valentine, a nurse and heiress to the Busch beer fortune is in the race for U.S. Senate and she said her past experiences have prepared her for the role.
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Parts of the Katy Trail to be closed due to Rocheport Bridge construction
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is advising Katy Trail users of work taking place on Monday that will require the trail to be closed to the public.
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One person seriously injured after a rollover crash on Highway 63
A rollover crash along Highway 63 led to the temporary closure of lanes early Thursday afternoon near the Boone/Callaway County line.
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Columbia city manager proposes public safety improvements funded by use tax
Inflation has helped to boost city revenue but is also leading to greater expenses, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said in a speech Thursday.
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Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted resource event Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several groups and organizations offered resources to the homeless community in Columbia on Thursday. The Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted its Project Homeless Connect event at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The coalition described the bi-annual event as a one-stop shop event that connects
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Multiple rescues reported amid flooding in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple agencies are reporting vehicles stalling and people trapped due to rising flood water in St. Louis. TRAFFIC ALERT: The following intersections/roads are now also closed: Goodfellow from Natural Bridge to Goodfellow Pl., Compton/Chouteau, Compton/Laclede, Vandeventer/Page, Skinker/Hodiamont, Forest Park/Kingshighway, Olive/Taylor, and Hwy 64 near Kingshighway. #STL— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD)
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 63 new COVID cases; patients hospitalized due to COVID drops below 30
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Agencies say outage affecting phone systems in Callaway, Audrain counties
Public safety agencies in Callaway and Audrain counties said Thursday that a phone and internet outage was affecting their services.
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One SUV ends up on top of another in Columbia crash
One SUV ended up partially on top of the hood of another SUV after a crash in Columbia on Thursday morning.
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Sedalia police searching for second person wanted in car wash burglary
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers in Sedalia are looking for a second person wanted in a recent car wash burglary. According to the Sedalia Police Department, surveillance cameras caught two people stealing $188 in money and property from the Hurricane Bay Car Wash off Winchester Drive on July 11 around 12:15 a.m. The suspects reportedly
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Recreational marijuana use vote in Missouri still in limbo as petitions counted
Election authorities are still trying to figure out if Missourians will vote on recreational marijuana this year but the group behind the ballot measure says it hopes to know within the next couple of weeks.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you buy a Mega Millions ticket?
Without a big winner on Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot has now grown to more than $1 billion.
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Four people arrested in connection with burglary and car thefts in Cole County
A 9-1-1 hang-up call led Cole County Sheriff’s deputies to investigate a burglary and car thefts near Eugene.
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