Miller County victims connected to homicide suspect by ex-wife
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, J.T. McLean, 45, was found in the area near Dakota Dunes late Wednesday night in a vehicle parked at a motel.
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Charges dropped after Columbia police arrest three near Waffle House
A large police presence had the northbound lanes of Providence Road blocked off around 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning after one Waffle House employee said he heard multiple gunshots while on his break.
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Biden announces new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans
By Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday imposed stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff in a sweeping attempt to contain the latest surge of Covid-19. The new requirements could apply to as many as 100 million Americans — close to two-thirds of the
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 600 active coronavirus cases
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 627 active cases in the county, an increase of 65 from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of 23,581 COVID-19 cases. The county reported 22,808 cases removed from isolation, an increase of 42. Boone County
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City of Ashland votes down annexation land
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Ashland voted down a request to annex land planned to be used for a housing facility for pregnant women. The organization wanted the annexation of 15.15 acres located off East Log Providence Road on East Hayes Road for multifamily housing. The board of alderman voted 4 to 2 Tuesday
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Overnight road work to affect I-70 traffic in preparation for Rocheport Bridge construction
The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin work on I-70 Thursday, in preparations for construction of the Rocheport Bridge.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about children getting coronavirus in schools?
Coronavirus cases among young children have been on the upswing the past few weeks in Missouri as students return to classes.
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9/11 memorial trailer arrives at the Capitol ahead of Patriot Day
The memorial will next head to Jefferson City ahead of a Patriot Day event this weekend. It’s being towed by a semi-truck in a 40-foot-long trailer. The sides of the trailer say “Never Forget” and include the names of people who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought back against hijackers.
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Columbia Municipal Court offers warrant amnesty next week
The city of Columbia Municipal Court will offer warrant amnesty for individuals who wish to turn themselves into the court from Sept. 13-17.
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MU Health to break ground for new medical clinic in Boonville
The new clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers, specialty services, imaging, a lab and physical therapy services.
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Ironworker shares his 9/11 search and recovery experience
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pete Herman, an ironworker, volunteered to help with search, rescue and recovery the day after Sept. 11, 2001. Herman like many others at ground zero risked his health and his life. Herman said when he heard about the attacks on the twin towers, he knew he needed to help. “All of a
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Boone Electric Cooperative sends second crew to help with Hurricane Ida damage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative will send a second ten-person crew to Louisiana Friday to help restore power in neighborhoods. The first crew is expected to arrive in Columbia Sunday afternoon. Crews will work 16-hour shifts for 10 consecutive days to try and restore power to homes. Meredith Hoenes, Boone Electric Cooperative Communications Specialist,
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces second round of MoVIP winners
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Parents of recent suicide victim call on the city of Columbia to make safety improvements at Fifth And Walnut garage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several suicides of happened at the site of the Fifth and Walnut parking garage in the past decade. Parent’s of the recent victim, Haven Thomason, is shining light on the city of Columbia not taking appropriate steps to prevent this from continuing. Earl and Jenny Rebarchek said their daughter Haven was a
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Coronavirus pandemic still creating need for more substitutes in Missouri schools
Public schools in Missouri have been struggling to hire enough substitute teachers since the beginning of the pandemic.
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WATCH: Mizzou football players take questions ahead of Kentucky game
Several Mizzou football players took questions from the media Wednesday before the Tigers open up SEC play.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office looking for motorcycle connected to double homicide suspect
Boone County Sheriff’s detectives got a tip that JT McLean had recently acquired a dark colored motorcycle and may have used that to leave the area.
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WATCH: Section of I-70 closes for Missouri Marine’s procession
Watch the procession live.
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Man allegedly involved in Lake Ozark shooting makes first court appearance
Daniel S. Kurtzeborn of Iberia is set to appear at the Miller County Courthouse at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, after being charged with unlawful use of a weapon following the deadly shooting at The Lake of the Ozarks in July.
Continue Reading Vaccines available Wednesday to meet registration deadline for third drawing of ‘MO VIP’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The third of five drawings for a chance to win $10,000 will take place Friday, with the deadline for new entries being Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the deadline can enter for the drawings. In order to make the deadline
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