Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband released from jail
A Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband has been released from jail.
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Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump
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Officer to grand jury: No search of Breonna Taylor’s home
A law enforcement officer says police did not end up searching Breonna Taylor’s apartment on the day she was shot and killed by police who had arrived with a search warrant.
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Moniteau County traffic stop leads to arrest on drug charges
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A traffic stop due to speeding leads to a an arrest in Moniteau County for drug charges. According to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 50 just east of Wieneke Branch Road. Deputies made contact with the driver and observed marijuana inside the
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City of Columbia purchases land for new fire station in southwest Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The purchase of land was finalized last week for a new fire station in southwest Columbia. The future home of Columbia Fire Department fire station 11 is at the northwest corner of Scott Boulevard and Route K. A 2018 Community Risk Analysis conducted by the Columbia Fire Department that included data analysis
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UPDATE: Columbia Police arrest one after an incident caused a large police presence off Nifong
Multiple Columbia Police Department vehicles responded to a south Columbia McDonald’s Friday afternoon.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Morgan County reports one new death; Moberly School District report new case
The Jefferson City School District reported two students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
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I-70 Outer Road to Undergo Pavement Improvements
COLUMBIA – Pavement improvements will be made to the final location of a project improving the driving surface of outer roads along Interstate 70 next week. A contractor working for MoDOT will begin paving the I-70 Drive Southeast between Keene Street and the U.S. Route 63/I-70 connector on October 8 from 8 p.m. to 3
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MU officials receive continued call to remove Thomas Jefferson statue; Friday afternoon protest
Friday, protesters called for the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue.
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WATCH: President Trump flown to Walter Reed Medical Center
The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19.
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Columbia/Boone County contact tracers caught up on backlog as daily new cases decline
Health officials say there is no backlog in contact tracing as of Friday, citing the drop in daily cases reported and more staff available for the investigations.
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Missouri Department of Conservation reports hemorrhagic disease in Missouri deer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reporting low levels of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer tested in Boone, Camden, Cole, Jackson, Linn, and Osage counties. HD is a naturally occurring virus that infects deer through the bite of a native midge fly. It is common in Missouri between July and
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Governor’s office won’t disclose number of infected staffers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Missouri Gov. Mike Parson continues to recover from the coronavirus, his office is declining to say how many members of his staff also have tested positive. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday that Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, has not responded to several requests for information on staff illnesses. Jones hasn’t
Continue ReadingKansas City police criticized for kneeling on pregnant woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police say they are investigating after videos on social media shows officers kneeling on a pregnant woman during an arrest. The video shows an officer kneeling on the back of the woman with her belly on the ground while handcuffing her during a confrontation Wednesday night. Police Capt.
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St. Louis to allow trick-or-treating, but with precautions
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mayor Lyda Krewson says trick-or-treating won’t be canceled in St. Louis this Halloween. But health department Director Dr. Frederick Echols on Thursday said social distancing and face mask requirements will still be in place. He recommended socially distanced trunk-or-treat events. He also advised ditching communal candy bowls and instead giving out
Continue Reading Patching Repairs to Improve Route 87 in Moniteau County
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Efforts to improve the driving surface of Missouri Route 87 near California will take place next week. Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation are scheduled to patch several sections of Route 87 between U.S. Route 50 and Little Moniteau Road on Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6. One lane will be closed
Continue Reading Route 54 Lane Closure to Begin as Part of New Interchange Project
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Westbound U.S. Route 54 traffic will be reduced to a single lane next week as crews begin connecting the on-ramp of the new interchange located at Route W & Osage Hills Road. The project contractor, working for the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin building this new on-ramp tie-in near the
Continue Reading Culvert Replacements Will Temporarily Impact Routes in Audrain and Boone County
MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Weather permitting, MoDOT will be doing the following work in Audrain and Boone County next week. Boone County Route D – Oct. 5, road will be closed 400 feet east of Boone County Route Z for culvert work. This work will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m that day. Boone County Route D – Oct.
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Boone Hospital sees highest COVID-19 positive inpatients since pandemic started
On Thursday and Friday, Boone Hospital Center saw its highest numbers for COVID-19 positive inpatients since the pandemic began in March.
Continue Reading President Trump tests positive for COVID-19 how does it affect his campaign?
The president’s campaign manager postponed all future campaign events with the Trump family on Friday.
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