Fire chief finalists announced for Columbia
The City of Columbia has announced three finalists in their search for a new fire chief for the Columbia Fire Department.
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Biden approves disaster declaration for Missouri flooding
ST. LOUIS (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to severe flooding that hit St. Louis last month. Biden’s Monday decision makes St. Louis-area residents eligible for federal help with temporary housing, home repairs and some health care. Applicants can also get counseling and disaster-related unemployment
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Body identified at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area
Searchers have found a body believed to be a missing man in Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation area north of Columbia.
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Boone County House candidate files ethics complaint against opponent; opponent says he reported limited activity
The Democratic candidate for the 50th House District has filed a campaign finance complaint against his Republican opponent, his campaign said in a news release Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 COVID cases since the pandemic started
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Man charged after allegedly burglarizing Midway Antique Mall
On Sunday at 9:11 a.m., a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a suspect that allegedly burglarized the Midway Antique Mall Sunday morning.
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Barnett man charged with two sex crimes against a child
KAISER, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barnett man is facing sexual crimes against a child after he allegedly sent lewd pictures of himself to an 11-year-old girl. A Miller County prosecutor has charged Jeffery Andrews with enticement of a child and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15. On Sunday morning, a Miller County Deputy responded to
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Independence man hurt in ATV crash at Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV crash at the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday night left a Kansas City area man with serious injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash on Bikini Beach Drive near Pyramid Point Lane around 9:40 p.m. Troopers said Brandon L. Cooke, 29, of Independence, Missouri, hit a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the tax holiday save you significant money?
Missouri had its annual back-to-school sales tax holiday over the weekend.
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Authorities search for missing person at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The scene location has been corrected. The Boone County Fire District and Boone County Sheriff’s Office are searching the Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Columbia on Sunday, for a person who went missing while fishing. Search and rescue teams told ABC 17 News crews they arrived at the state park around
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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ends Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for families to take advantage of the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday here in Missouri. The holiday for the state takes place every year, allowing families to save on school related items purchased during the first weekend of August. Items included in the School Tax Free
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Tipton man dead after crash in Moniteau County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tipton man is dead following a single vehicle crash Saturday evening in Moniteau County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 45-year-old David Burnett was traveling on U.S 50 west of Koerkenmeier Rd. when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the road, overturning and ejecting both people inside. MSHP online
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Tracking brutal heat today, rain chances to start the workweek
Today: Another hot and humid day with highs in the mid-90s and excessive moisture bringing the heat index up to triple digits. Widely scattered storms are possible across southeast Missouri again this afternoon. Tomorrow: A slow-moving cold front digs in early; don’t expect much relief for Monday though. Highs reach near 90 and moisture pooling
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Volunteers hand out free school supplies at Rock the Community back-to-school event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community held its annual back-to-school event on Saturday to supply members of the Columbia community with free school supplies and clothing. Vendors from across the city set up tents or donated supplies to the event. The supply drive was scheduled from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., but due to the
Continue ReadingOne woman dies in motorcycle crash in Jefferson City
One 24-year-old woman died in a motorcycle crash on westbound U.S. 54 in Jefferson City Friday night.
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Troop F responds to fiery crash Saturday afternoon
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F investigated a crash on I-70 that had a car in flames.
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Multiple back-to-school events scheduled in Columbia Saturday
Multiple back to school events will be taking place in Columbia Saturday, set to offer free goods and services to students and parents as back-to-school preparations begin.
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COVID-19 community level increases as students prepare to head back to school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone, Howard and Cooper counties are experiencing high COVID-19 community levels just a few weeks before students are expected to head back to school, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). MU Health Care Pediatrician Christopher Wilhelm says COVID-19 cases will likely continue to rise as kids return to
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Mid-Missouri organizations help with school supplies as inflation stretches household budgets
School is right around the corner which means many families will be looking for deals as rising inflation continues to hit people’s pockets.
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Columbia and Jefferson City opt out of back-to-school tax holiday for the last time
Columbia and Jefferson City are among the Missouri cities opting out of the back-to-school tax holiday again this year.
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