Missouri River dips to record low at Jefferson City
The Missouri River has reached its lowest level on record at Jefferson City thanks to an ice jam.
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‘Significant damage’ caused at Faurot Field after pipe burst on Christmas Eve
Water pipes that burst over the weekend caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field, according to a University of Missouri spokesman.
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Two taken to hospital in northeast Columbia crash
Two people were hospitalized after a crash Wednesday in northeast Columbia.
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David Shorr, Boone County Fire board chair and former DNR director, dies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The chairman of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s board and a former head of the state’s natural resources department passed away on Monday. The county fire district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that David Shorr died at Boone Hospital on Dec. 26. Shorr was in the hospital for
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou men’s basketball win 20 games?
The Mizzou men’s basketball team is now 11-1 after last week’s upset victory over Illinois in the Braggin’ Rights game.
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Teenager dead after car was hit by train in Phelps County
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James, Missouri, teenager was killed after her car was hit by a train in Phelps County on Tuesday at County Road 3640 and Route KK, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Cadey Rogers, 18, died in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body
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Columbia School Board candidate filing closes; Wade, Seamon will not seek reelection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Filing for the Columbia School Board closed on Tuesday and two incumbents will not attempt reelection bids. Helen Wade told ABC 17 she would not run for a fifth term. Columbia School Board President David Seamon also said he won’t run for reelection this year. “After 12 years on the board, I am
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Two die on local highways during patrol’s Christmas holiday counting period
Two people died in crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period in Mid-Missouri and a man was arrested on suspicion of DWI in one of those crashes, according to the highway patrol.
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Municipal election filing period ends, several candidates to run for City Council in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The filing period for municipal elections in Missouri closed on Tuesday and non-charter cities saw their final candidates file for City Council and other positions. Jefferson City released its list of candidates for city positions, including mayor. Candidate filings opened on Dec. 6 for the April 4, 2023, municipal elections in Missouri.
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Lawmaker wants answers about Platinum Healthcare in Mexico and Fulton
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more
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Fulton asks residents to conserve energy in aftermath of massive winter freeze
The City of Fulton is asking its residents to conserve energy amid massive demand for electricity and natural gas and memories of last year’s skyrocketing prices.
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No cause determined yet in Mexico apartment fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials say the cause of a deadly apartment fire last week in Mexico is still undetermined because of the extent of the damage. Ruth Ann Stuard, 60, died in the fire in the 1200 block of West Breckenridge Drive. Three MSPD personnel suffered minor weather-related injuries, and Ruth Ann Stuart is the only resident
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Jefferson City police to have more officers on roads for New Year’s weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department issued a press release on Tuesday stating that it is joining with other law enforcement officials to give safety tips ahead of New Year’s Eve. There will be additional officers enforcing traffic laws this weekend, with an emphasis on hazardous moving violations, including seat belt and
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Motion for continuance filed for man accused in Jefferson City bar shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for continuance was filed Tuesday for a man accused of shooting two men last month at a Jefferson City bar. Damien Davis, 35, of Kansas City, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and
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Observed holiday leaves Columbia’s homeless with few options
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bus routes and city-operated buildings closed their doors Monday in observance of Christmas. However, the closures left Columbia’s homeless with few options when a local shelter closed for the day. Room at the Inn is a local shelter in Columbia that extended its hours over the holiday weekend. RATI chose to keep
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Missouri to raise minimum wage in 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In 2023, some Missourians will see another pay increase to $12 per hour. It was set to be raised after 60% of Missouri’s voters passed Proposition B in November 2018. The current minimum wage in Missouri is $11.15 per hour. Tipped employees get paid half of the minimum wage. However, the employer
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2023 Recreational Trails Program grant applications now open
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks announced in a press release on Monday that the 2023 grant application round for the Recreational Trails Program is open. These grants are available to cities, counties and nonprofits to be used to create motorized and non-motorized trails for recreational use.
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Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near air base
By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military reported Monday that it shot down a Ukrainian drone approaching an air base deep inside Russia, the second time the facility has been targeted this month — again revealing weaknesses in Russia’s air defenses. Russia’s Defense Ministry said debris
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Woman killed in Morgan County crash on Christmas Eve
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florence, Missouri, woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Morgan County on U.S. 50 west of Lewis Drive, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Kristan Price, 26, died in the crash. She was declared dead at the scene and taken to Scrivner-Page-Dady Funeral Home. The crash
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Dusting to an inch of snow overnight, some morning slick spots possible
After a brutally cold holiday weekend, Christmas Day will end with a quick hit of light snow across Mid-Missouri tonight into very early Monday morning. Precipitation is moving into northern Missouri this evening, with perhaps some freezing drizzle for western sections of the state before it all becomes snow area-wide. A Winter Weather Advisory is
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