QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?
The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
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Columbia commission favors LGBTQ+ sanctuary city ordinance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An LGBTQ+ advocate said that the Columbia Human Rights Commission supported a proposal on Tuesday to pass legislation that some say would give legal protection to LGBTQ+ people. The commission plans to send a report to the Columbia City Council soon backing the proposed “sanctuary city” ordinance, according to Paul Harper,
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Mizzou Alumni Association still offering travel packages ahead of Cotton Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Alumni Association still has two packages remaining online for fans looking to attend the Cotton Bowl. The ninth-ranked Tigers will face No. 7 Ohio State in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29. Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin said the air-inclusive package available for fans sold out within 24 hours
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Two so far looking at run for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who applied for the City Council appointment for Columbia’s second ward will be running for the seat in April. Robert Schreiber III and Lisa Meyer are planning runs. Rachel Proffitt was picked by the council last month to fill Andrea Waner’s open seat. Schreiber told ABC 17 News that he’s
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Ashland Board of Aldermen cancels police chief hearing
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen at its Tuesday night meeting opted to cancel its upcoming hearing that was expected to determine if it would fire Police Chief Gabe Edwards. The Board went into a closed session during its regularly scheduled Tuesday night meeting. The Board approved the cancelation 4-2. Another date was
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Columbia man accused in carjacking pleads guilty to three felonies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a carjacking in August pleaded guilty on Monday to three felonies. Nathan Kessler, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful gun possession. He want sentenced to eight years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and
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Two apply so far for Boone Hospital Board of Trustees race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats that will be on the ballot in the April 2024 municipal election. As of Tuesday, Gary Thompson and current Board member Judy Starr are the two people who have applied for the seats. Thompson currently serves as the CEO of
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Parking rates to increase in Jefferson City after council vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council on Monday night voted to increase the city parking rates for the first time in almost 20 years. Council members said that the city has fallen behind as far as being comparable to other cities when it comes to parking and say that this is the right
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Fans encouraged to purchase Cotton Bowl tickets through SeatGeek
The Mizzou Tigers are heading to the Cotton Bowl, and those looking to attend will need to make sure they’re buying a reliable ticket.
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Eight candidates file for five open Jefferson City Council positions
Candidates could officially put their names in for local elections starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Filing in most places will continue during regular business hours for the city or county government building until 5 p.m. Dec. 26.
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Jefferson City man accused of robbing man at gunpoint outside of IHOP
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after he was accused of robbing another man at gunpoint on Monday. James Wheeler Jr., 41, was charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment
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St. Louis man suffers serious injuries in Phelps County crash
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 29-year-old St. Louis man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on Highway 8 in Phelps, about four miles south of St. James, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2005 Ford Focus was heading southbound on Highway 8, the report
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Missouri’s next education department chief will be a Republican senator with roots in the classroom
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The next head of Missouri’s education department will be Republican Missouri state Sen. Karla Eslinger. She’s a former teacher, principal and school district superintendent. The state announced the appointment Tuesday. She will start as commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education effective June 1. Eslinger will remain
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Veterans United 2023 ‘Bright Lights/Holiday Nights’ drive-through display starts on Tuesday
Veterans United is kicking off its 2023 Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through display on Tuesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you or someone you know planning a Cotton Bowl trip?
It didn’t take long for No. 9 Mizzou to sell out its allotment of Cotton Bowl tickets.
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New Columbia police chief sworn in Monday night, addresses officer retention plans
Jill Schlude and Rachel Proffitt will be sworn into their new roles as police chief and Ward 2 councilwoman, respectively, when the Columbia City Council meets Monday.
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Man charged with assault after allegedly crashing into deputy’s patrol vehicle
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laquey, Missouri, man was charged with several felonies after allegedly intentionally ramming his vehicle in a Pulaski County deputy’s patrol vehicle on Thursday. Justin Gentry, 33, was charged with three counts of first-degree assault, resisting arrest and two counts of first-degree property damage. A warrant was issued and a $500,000
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Mizzou running back Cody Schrader wins the Burlsworth Trophy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KMIZ) Mizzou running back Cody Schrader will return to Columbia with some hardware, following the annual Burlsworth Trophy award show, on Monday night. The Tiger standout won the award, which is given to the most outstanding college football player who started his career as a walk-on. The former Division II running back’s story
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Insurance group CEO announces intent to run for Boone Health Board of Trustees seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gary Thompson, the CEO of Columbia Insurance Group, announced an intent to run for one-of-two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats in a Monday press release. Thompson will retire from Columbia Insurance Group on Jan. 1, according to the release. He was the CEO for 12 years. He is currently one of six
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Missouri House begins working early on fiscal 2025 budget
The Missouri House of Representatives is getting an early start on outlining the state’s budget a month before the state of the 2024 legislative session.
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