TUESDAY UPDATES: CoMoHelps report on pandemic relief, impact on local nonprofits
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Missourians await IRS tax refunds and stimulus checks
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is
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Local pharmacies report high demand as new coronavirus vaccine tier opens
Columbia-area pharmacies are helping in the effort to give out coronavirus vaccines to members of Missouri’s newly opened tier of eligible residents.
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Columbia police arrest Waffle House murder suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police said Tuesday they’ve arrested a man accused of fatally shooting another man at a Columbia Waffle House. The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers had arrested Leo B. Robinson Jr., 50, without specifying where or how he was arrested. Robinson was wanted on charges of second-degree murder
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Missouri State Fair on this year after 2020 cancelation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Officials are planning for a full Missouri State Fair after the event was canceled last year because of the coronavirus. Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn on Tuesday confirmed plans to bring the fair back this year. Officials canceled the event last year over concerns about safety during the pandemic. The Sedalia
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Jefferson City School District to allow all fans at outdoor activities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has announced it will allow all fans for Spring 2021 outdoor activities. With the rule change, it means that player cards will not be required to gain entrance but masks are still required. Concessions will be open but with only prepackaged foods. Visiting teams will need
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Black woman becomes face of Missouri following NAACP warning
A Black woman has become the face of Missouri’s tourism campaign, nearly four years after the NAACP warned travelers that their civil rights may not be respected it they visit the state.
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Severe weather warning sirens in place for possible upcoming storms
In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.
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Eldon man dies after crashing into tree
The Missouri highway patrol says an Eldon is dead after crashing into a tree on Monday.
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Columbia City Council approves $200 million Italian meat plant
Columbia City Council approved Swift Prepared Foods’ $200 million Italian meat plant during its meeting Monday night.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you fear a spring break coronavirus surge?
Health experts are warning the public not to relax too much in the fight against the coronavirus.
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Bird Scooters will return to Columbia soon, after unanimous council vote
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:15 p.m. : Bird scooters are on their way back to Columbia, after city council approved an agreement with the University of Missouri and Bird Rides, Inc. Monday Night. The unanimous vote in support of the dockless scooters came after a line of questioning about past issues like placement, logistics and
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Columbia Public Schools announces superintendent choice
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education selected Dr. H. Brian Yearwood to serve as Columbia Public Schools’ next superintendent after a board vote during a closed executive session Monday morning. The board voted 7-0 to approve the contract for the new superintendent. Yearwood was selected after a nationwide search following Dr. Peter Stiepleman’s
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 41 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Two arrested for tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested in Boone County after allegedly tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse. Boone County Deputies arrested Jamie Lee Chick, age 36 of Columbia, Missouri, and Blake Ashley Williford, age 30 of Centralia on Saturday. On March 7th, Boone County deputies were sent to the 5700 block of
Continue Reading Columbia man faces murder charge in connection with late-night Waffle House homicide
Boone County prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with murder in connection with a late Sunday night homicide outside of the Waffle House restaurant on Vandiver Drive.
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John Warner Middle School principal out for the remainder of the year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools sent a notification out to parents of students at John Warner Middle School that Principal Jimmy Hale is out for the remainder of the year. According to the letter, Taylor Drennan is the interim principal. Dr. Jean Selby, a retired CPS middle school principal, will join the John Warner
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Columbia man charged after alleged machete attack
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man is arrested after assaulting another man allegedly with a machete at a motel Saturday afternoon. According to court documents, Tyrone Seals was attempting to get money back from the purchase of a stereo. Seals is accused of attacking the victim with a machete after not giving Seals his
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Train derailment closes Route A between Route AA and business 63
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation is reporting a train derailed after colliding with a semi at a crossing on Route A between Route AA and Business 63 in Moberly. There are multiple railroad cars derailed and Route A will be closed overnight and into the day Tuesday. The Norfolk Southern train was moving
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