Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted
The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.
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Boone County Commission approves detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County during its Tuesday night meeting. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked the Commission to formalize an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department to provide and maintain available bed space capacity for Boone County detainees. The agreement
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Maries County Sheriff says he’ll form a posse
Heitman posted on Facebook that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 and Missouri law allow the sheriff, during civil unrest or times of emergency need to protect the life or property of county citizens, to create a posse.
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Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit
A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.
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Couple charged with child-sex crimes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple has been charged with child sex crimes in Jefferson City. Jerad Miller, of Jefferson City, and Shellie Miller, of Columbia, are each charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, first-degree accessory to endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree accessory to child molestation, accessory to the delivery of a
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Part of Oak Street in Columbia to close Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility will close a part of Oak Street on Thursday between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street to replace a box culvert, according to a press release from the City. The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday.
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LU wins $800,000 grant to train diverse STEM workforceÂ
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City was awarded an $800,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a more diverse STEM workforce over the next four years, according to a Tuesday press release. Sean Zeiger — an assistant professor of forest hydrology and watershed management at Lincoln — leads the
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House and Senate lawmakers cancel joint committee meeting on budget differences
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The committee has canceled its Tuesday hearing. The deadline to pass a budget is 6 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday, lawmakers from the House and Senate will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss their budget differences. This meeting comes less than a week after the Senate passed a much
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?
Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.
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Columbia City Council votes against adding speed humps to Russell Boulevard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An effort to add five-speed humps along Russell Boulevard failed at the Monday night Columbia City Council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against the installation of five speed-humps on the busy road between Broadway Street and Rollins Road. About 10 residents voiced their comments during the meeting tonight with the majority opposing
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Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Highway 50
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is in critical condition after he crashed his motorcycle Monday on Highway 50 in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Shane Steck, 43, was injured in the crash. He was not wearing a helmet, according to police. He was brought
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West Ash Street to close between Hirth and Sanford Avenues May 10 for tree removal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) West Ash Street will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, between Hirth and Sanford avenues as a tree will be removed by private companies, according to a press release from the city. The closure will affect both lanes and the sidewalk. Barricades will be placed on West Ash Street between
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Columbia City Council approves plan to build Whitegate Park
The Columbia City Council is set to hear from the public on creating a park in east Columbia with a vote possible afterward.
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Two arrested, charged after Saturday chases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested from a pair of chases on Saturday in Columbia, according to a pair of probable cause statements. In one chase, Rashard Lee Bigham, was charged with resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A
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Columbia man accused of stealing check from mailbox; writing check to himself
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of stealing a check from a mailbox and trying to steal money on Feb. 22. Reggie Dale McBride, 46, is charged with forgery and stealing more than $750. He was arrested Saturday and is being held in the Boone County jail on a $15,000 bond. An initial
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169 Missouri school districts and charter schools awarded grants from School Safety Grant Program
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday that 169 school districts and charter schools have been awarded grants from the School Safety Grant Program.
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Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks
The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.
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Man accused in crash that killed Randolph County pregnant mother due back in court May 11
Steven Garrett will be arraigned Monday afternoon in Huntsville on charges related to an April crash east of Moberly.
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Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat
A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.
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One person injured in four-vehicle crash in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured Monday in a four-vehicle crash that closed down the Highway 63 ramp at Highway 54 in Jefferson City for about an hour, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The crash occurred as a 2014 Ford Fusion – driven by Keagan Rothermel, of
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