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Columbia hotels continue to feel impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

October 21, 2020 7:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Hotels in Columbia continue to try and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many have stopped traveling.

Columbia city manager fires back at former Holiday Inn Executive Center owners, county commissioner

October 21, 2020 12:55 PM Ben Fein

City Manager John Glascock released a statement Wednesday afternoon in response to statements made by the former hotel managers — Ed and Kathy Baker — and Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry.

Governor Parson announces special session on supplemental budget during COVID-19 press conference

October 21, 2020 3:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday afternoon.

Former Fulton Housing Authority director arrested on suspicion of burglary, stealing

October 21, 2020 11:44 AM Matthew Sanders

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say they have arrested the former director of the Fulton Housing Authority on suspicion of burglary, stealing and trespassing after he kicked tenants out and changed the locks. The Fulton Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested William C. Garrett, 43, of Fulton, on Wednesday on suspicion of

Jefferson City shooting suspect arrested in St. Louis area

October 21, 2020 12:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suspected of a shooting at a Break Time gas station has been arrested in suburban St. Louis, the Jefferson City Police Department said Wednesday. Hazelwood police told JCPD on Tuesday night that its officers had arrested Xavies Parks, 25. Parks was brought back to Jefferson City and treated for

Columbia teen arrested after chase ends in crash

October 21, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a police chase ended with a crash.

Missouri highway patrol investigating political hoax text

October 21, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has opened an investigation looking into a recent fake text that said a Mid-Missouri state senator was stepping away from politics.

Driver and two juveniles taken to Columbia hospital after wreck in Callaway County

October 20, 2020 11:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say the crash occurred as truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and became airborne.

‘Use caution:’ Police weigh risks, benefits of speed when responding to crime scenes

October 20, 2020 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Two Columbia police patrol vehicles collided while responding to a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25.

Jefferson City Public Works crews putting the final touches on the Confederate monument removal.

Jefferson City removes Confederate monument

October 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city council.

Jefferson City hospital reporting lower capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in county

October 20, 2020 7:08 PM Connor Hirsch

The Vice President of Medical Affairs of SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City Dr. Stephen Stewart said things are on the rise in the area. According to the data the system uses, he said the positivity rate is at about 15.6 percent.

Columbia man arrested Monday after allegedly pulling gun during an altercation

October 20, 2020 9:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Saturday afternoon incident involving a gun on the 400 block of N. Providence. According to a Boone County probable cause statment, the victim reported to getting into an altercation and assaulted by someone else then left in a vehicle when Gus Wright allegedly pointed a

Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions

October 20, 2020 2:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.

Boone County Jail inmate on trial for 2nd-degree murder charged with assaulting another inmate

October 20, 2020 8:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Jail inmate is charged with 3rd degree assault after striking another inmate in the face allegedly. According to Boone County probable cause statment, Javion Lawhorn walked up to another inmate at the Boone County Jail and punch the victim in the head while the victim was sitting at a