Morgan County man found guilty in trial related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A judge found a Versailles, Missouri, man guilty Thursday of a felony and four misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Johnson County prosecutors file charges in Warrensburg killings
Johnson County prosecutors have filed charges against Jonathan Goodwin Jr. after he was accused of shooting and killing two people.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall applesauce pouches, eyedrops and children’s nightgowns
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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I-70 Rocheport Bridge reduced to one lane Thursday morning, has since opened
ROCHEPORT, MO. (KMIZ) At 6 a.m. Thursday, the I-70 Rocheport Bridge was down to one lane while MoDOT added river navigation lights to the westbound bridge. According to a press release from MoDOT, the work was expected to last until 9 a.m. The lane reopened shortly after. The one-lane restriction began just west of Exit
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General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute. A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?
The City of Columbia unveiled the name of its newest police chief on Wednesday.
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Hearing will take place in religious leaders’ lawsuit challenging Missouri abortion ban
A St. Louis judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion ban on the grounds that lawmakers who passed the measure imposed their own religious beliefs on others who don’t share them.
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Jill Schlude named as next Columbia police chief
Jill Schlude has been selected as the next Columbia police chief.Â
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Jill Schlude marks first female Columbia police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders announced Wednesday that Jill Schlude will be the city’s next police chief, making her the first woman to hold the position. Schlude says she hopes that during her time in the position she is able to inspire other women to work in law enforcement. “We’ve come a long way
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Ridgemont Bridge to be closed until spring or summer 2024
Work started Wednesday on the Ridgemont Bridge in west Columbia.
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Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol receives increased reports during open enrollment period
Medicare open enrollment is taking place now through Dec. 7, and the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to be aware of scammers.
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Fulton starts search for Director of Administration
Four months after the city administrator was fired, the mayor of Fulton announced the start of the search to fill the role full-time.
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WATCH: Columbia Police Department to announce new chief of police Wednesday
WATCH a replay in the player COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to announce its new chief of police Wednesday at 2 p.m. during a press conference at City Hall. The event is open to the public. According to a press release from the city, City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will discuss the
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Boone County looks to replace showers at county jail
The Boone County Commission could take a vote as soon as Thursday on an agenda item to replace part of the showers at the Boone County Jail.
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Jefferson City Ward 2 councilman announces plans to run for re-election
Current Jefferson City Councilman Mike Lester has announced he plans to run for re-election in the April municipal election.
Continue Reading Westbound traffic over Rocheport Bridge to be limited to one lane Thursday morning
According to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation, westbound Interstate 70 will be narrowed down to one lane while crews install river navigation lights.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on traveling for Thanksgiving?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is next week and the days leading up to the holiday tend to be some of the busiest of the year for travel. Do you plan on traveling for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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Columbia teams up with consultant, looks for ways to improve bus system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and a consultant firm held an open house Tuesday to get feedback from members of the community regarding the city’s bus system, Go COMO. The city is currently working with the consultant on a conference-of-transit study in order to address the potential changes needed to the system. Shawn
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Mizzou breaks into the Top-10 of the College Football Playoff rankings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team broke the top-10 in the latest College Football Playoff ranking, coming in a No. 9 after a dominate win over then-No. 13 Tennessee, on Saturday. The Volunteers dropped five spots, to No. 18, after the 29-point beat down MU handed them at Faurot Field. The Tigers’ No. 9
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Job Point, Housing Authority look to tackle affordable housing, labor shortage in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Job Point and the Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Tuesday on a new permanently affordable home in central Columbia. The two groups are working to combat the city’s affordable housing problem in a way that is also helping to address a skilled labor shortage. The new house will be built on 207
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