One injured in Jefferson City house fire
The Jefferson City Fire Department said crews were sent to a house fire in the 400 block of Marshall Street a little after 7:30 a.m.
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New Missouri guidelines to allow indoor visits at some nursing homes
The state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.
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City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects
The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.
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Inside Faurot Field ahead of Saturday’s kickoff
Mizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia police partner with private lab to help solve 2019 Baby Doe Case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in
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State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19
State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Jefferson City business reports losing customers after deciding to require masks as cases rise
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Mid-Missouri, some businesses are taking extra precautions to protect customers and employees.
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CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach
The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Three counties report 20+ recoveries in daily reporting
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools
Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
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Columbia Police investigate Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Boutique
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of
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Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.
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WATCH: University of Missouri System leadership holds news conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and Board of Curators Chair Julia Brncic are expected to have a news conference at about 12:30 p.m. The event follows the curators’ meeting. Watch the conference in the player below.
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Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’
After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.
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Two arrested in connection with 2017 Jefferson City killing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more suspects have been arrested in a 2017 downtown Jefferson City killing, police said Thursday. Robert Farrow, 27, was arrested within the last week in Milwaukee, police said. Devon Skinner, 25, was arrested in St. Louis. Each man was arrested on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon, armed
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Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Columbia Board of Education strips name from Rock Bridge field
The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.
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Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field
Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.
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University of Missouri police arrest man with a knife early Thursday
Officers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.
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WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent checks in on the return to learn
Watch an interview with Boonville R-I’s superintendent.
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