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Columbia P and Z approves request for new downtown hotel

January 23, 2020 3:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

The proposed six-story hotel is called the Cherry Street Hotel and would sit just north of the Hitt Street Garage.

Boone County prosecutor objects to change of venue motion in Elledge case

January 23, 2020 9:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Knight filed the motion to object on Wednesday stating Elledge’s attorney waited too long to file the change the venue motion.

Columbia firefighters respond to attic fire in south Columbia

January 23, 2020 9:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

The fire department tweeted out at 9:21 p.m. that no injuries were reported.

One lane of Highway 63 South closed for crash Thursday night

January 23, 2020 6:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County and Callaway County authorities are warning drivers about crashes and road impacts on Thursday night.

Mizzou defensive back enters transfer portal

January 23, 2020 3:06 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirmed that corner Christian Holmes will transfer away from the team. Now that Holmes is in the transfer portal, Holmes is free to speak with coaches from across the country. Holmes played three seasons with the Tigers. In 35 games, Holmes 52 tackles, two interceptions and

RECALL ROUNDUP: Millions of Toyota and Honda cars recalled for safety concerns

January 23, 2020 7:19 PM Deborah Kendrick

Two of Japan’s biggest carmakers announced recalls over safety concerns for millions of models.

Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to slow down

January 23, 2020 4:49 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to around 60 calls for service on Thursday and around 500 so far in January because of winter weather.

Callaway County prosecutor won’t file charges in November deadly shooting

January 23, 2020 5:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Wilson said a resident acted in self-defense after 23-year-old Thomas Payne entered a residence on the 600 block of Jefferson Street Nov. 30.

Columbia woman sentenced to 7 years in DOC

January 23, 2020 11:21 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia woman who pleaded guilty in an arson case was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Tuesday.

Multiple crashes reported on Highway 63

January 23, 2020 8:06 AM Madison Fleck

Multiple crashes were reported on Highway 63 Thursday morning as roads were wet due to overnight snow and rain.

Timeline for gate arms in downtown parking garages still unclear

January 22, 2020 7:31 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Parking Advisory Commission met Wednesday to discuss parking downtown. The group discussed where the project to install gate arms in downtown parking garages currently stands.

Mid-Missouri crews ready for winter weather

January 22, 2020 5:42 PM Zach Boetto

Local road crews and law enforcement agencies are preparing for the possibility of a slick commute Thursday morning and urging drivers to use caution.

New Columbia fire chief holds meet and greet

January 22, 2020 10:00 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new leader of the Columbia Fire Department met with members of the community Wednesday morning. City Manager John Glascock announced the Andy Woody as the next chief of the Columbia Fire Department in December. His first day was Jan. 13. Woody previously served as fire chief in Searcy, Arkansas. During his

Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building

January 22, 2020 7:08 PM Barry Mangold

As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown building.

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Most eateries clear in Boone County inspection reports

January 22, 2020 4:27 PM Zara Barker

Most of the nine eateries inspected by Boone County health department regulators in the past week were not cited for any violations.

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Man accused of leading Mid-Missouri law enforcement on a chase is arrested after driving off 80-foot cliff

January 22, 2020 8:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

The man was spotted on a thermal imaging camera behind a home on El Terra Drive in Osage Beach.

Mid-Missouri schools begin to dismiss early as wintry mix falls

January 22, 2020 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

Schools in the western part of Mid-Missouri were calling early dismissals Wednesday as radar indicated a wintry mix falling.

Local road crews are preparing for more winter weather

January 22, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works road crews are already pretreating roads for the expected winter storm.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Attorney calls complaint against CPD officer charged with manslaughter ‘fatally defective’

January 22, 2020 11:36 AM Connor Hirsch

The attorney for a Columbia police officer charged with manslaughter is calling the complaint against her “fatally defective,” rendering the charge “void.”

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.