Local charities try to help seniors, others keep cool as summer gets hotter
Mid-Missouri charities are helping the elderly and others get air conditioning as the hot summer months approach.
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Report highlights importance of pool safety to prevent children from drowning
As summer heats so does the traffic at pools and spas. Unfortunately, the number of drownings for children under 15 across the country is high and affects a disproportional number of minorities.Â
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Columbia Citizens Police Review Board picks new chair, vice chair at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board elected Reece Ellis as its new chair, and Charyl Miller as its new vice-chair during its Wednesday night meeting. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) also addressed the board during the meeting. The Board was scheduled to have an official discussion about the Columbia Police Department’s
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Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last
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University of Missouri hopes new nuclear reactor will attract economic growth, top talent to Columbia
The Regional Economic Development Inc. Board, more commonly referred to as REDI, is starting the first of its On The Road meetings at the NextGen Precision Health building on the university’s campus Wednesday morning. According to the agenda, the board will hear a presentation on the research reactor.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch coverage of Trump’s federal court appearance?
Former president Donald Trump appeared Tuesday afternoon at his first hearing to answer 37 federal counts related to classified documents found at his Florida home.
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MSHP names drivers who died in Highway 54 crash south of Lake of the Ozarks
Highway 54 was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon in Camden County after a crash, the Missouri Department of Transportation tweeted.
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Jefferson City man charged with forgery, allegedly stole more than $17,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with four counts of forgery after allegedly cashing fraudulent checks totaling more than $17,000. Justin Trim, 32, is not in custody, according to the Cole County Jail. A warrant was requested Tuesday, according to Casenet. On Feb. 24, Jefferson City police spoke with a
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly hitting woman with tequila bottle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with domestic assault and other felonies after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a tequila bottle and shoving another. Marcus-Aaron Kopp, 31, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of armed-criminal action and
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Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission approves fund requests for multiple projects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday night to review funding requests from nonprofit organizations in the area. The commission ultimately decided to fund several projects, totaling up to $540,000. This comes after the commission heard project proposals from 11 organizations in May regarding requests for funds to build affordable
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Man who pleaded guilty to murder charged after alleged machete attack
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other felonies 25 years ago was charged after allegedly attacking a man in the woods with a machete on June 4. Carl Pearson, 52, is charged with first-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held without bond at the Boone
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Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.
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Shots fired at multiple Columbia scenes, police say
Columbia police investigated two locations in central Columbia on Tuesday night.
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Woman arrested for DWI after suffering serious injuries in Miller County crash
A Miller County woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and not driving on the right side of the road after she crashed her SUV late Tuesday.
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Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee reviewed the newest state report
The Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee is set to review the 2022 State Annual Vehicle Stops Report on Tuesday.
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Deadly Randolph County crash case moved to Carroll County
A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a crash will now have his case moved to Carroll County.
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Water main repairs to close part of Garth Avenue
Crews are scheduled to make repairs to a water main in central Columbia on Wednesday morning.
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State asks for discipline against trooper accused of sexual abuse
The Department of Public Safety is asking a state group take action against a trooper’s peace officer’s license following sexual abuse claims.
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State to give farmers access to emergency hay, water
Governor Mike Parson announced a plan Tuesday to provide farmers with emergency hay and water as drought conditions continue in Missouri.
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Osage Beach Planning Commission approves plan to rezone property for Oasis at Lakeport
Oasis at Lakeport will be a $300 million family resort and entertainment district along the Lakeport property at Highway 54 and Jeffries Road, adjacent to the Grand Glaize Bridge.
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