Latest federal report shows only one Missouri county in the ‘red zone’
Only one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you know the tornado drill was just a drill?
The state of Missouri held a statewide tornado drill Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming spring severe weather season.
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Callaway County man arrested after deputies find stolen items on property
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged after stolen items were found in his possession. According to court documents, a confidential informant told police that Jason Mushrush had a stolen John Deere Gator UTV and a John Deere zero turn lawn mower on his property on the 1700 block of County Road 340 in
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Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business
The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.
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Emergency plans for severe spring weather constantly changing after major events, new technology
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the potential of severe spring weather on the way to Mid-Missouri, emergency management departments are looking over plans to make adjustments as needed. After the EF-3 rated tornado that tore through Jefferson City in May of 2019, Cole County emergency leaders put together an “after-action report,” detailing areas of improvement
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Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for Eldon man accused of stealing a car
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s dept. is searching for a man accused of stealing a car in Eldon and attempting to steal a vehicle in Jefferson City. Officials say 31-year-old Jesse Scott is still at large. He ran from deputies around nine o’clock this morning near State Highway D. He’s accused of taking
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National Weather Service: problem with software sent tornado alert
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service has identified what caused an alert to be sent during a statewide tornado drill. The organization says this was a mistake and the alert was supposed to go out as a planned drill. According to a tweet, the message was misinterpreted as an actual warning. The organization says
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Firefighters: Electrical malfunction caused early morning house fire on W. Worley
The Columbia Fire Department said an electrical malfunction caused an early morning house fire in central Columbia.
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Boone Hospital to host clinic at Columbia Mall with Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Boone County is set to host more coronavirus vaccine clinics as the number of doses the state distributes rises. The state is providing vaccination up to Tier 2 of Phase 1B of its vaccination plan, which includes people over 65 and those with certain health conditions.
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Fayette man charged with manslaughter in shooting death of 15-year-old son
Howard County prosecutors have charged a Fayette man in connection with the shooting death of his 15-year-old son.
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NTSB: Pilot in plane crash that killed 2 ignored ice warning
GALT, Mo. (AP) — National investigators say a pilot ignored warnings about ice and bad weather before his small plane crashed in northern Missouri last month, killing him and his passenger. The crash on Feb. 8 near Galt in Grundy County killed 82-year-old Philip Joseph LeFevre III, of Glendale, and 47-year-old Philip Joseph LeFevre IV,
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest positivity rate since August
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia-based construction company makes shortlist for Missouri River bridge replacement project
MoDOT has started reviewing construction company proposals for the $240 million project to replace the Missouri River bridge in Rocheport.
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William Woods President to step down after 31 years
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett announced today that she will step away as president of William Woods University on Dec. 31, 2021. “Being a university president brings with it many challenging decisions. Today, I announce the toughest decision I have ever made at this institution,” said President Barnett. “After 30 years as president
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Cole County health providers hopeful for Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation
Some Mid-Missouri health departments are hoping to be among one of those chosen to receive some of the 50,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine coming to Missouri this week.
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Rollover crash slows traffic on Interstate 70 near Midway
A rollover crash led authorities to close the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 in the Midway area Tuesday morning.
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Health officials ask for leftover doses of coronavirus vaccine to go to eligible Missourians
As mass vaccination clinics continue throughout Missouri, thousands of eligible people are still waiting to receive the vaccine. However, reports have surfaced that some clinics are ending up with extra doses and allowing anyone to get the shot.
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Visitor restrictions in hospitals and senior living communities ease up as coronavirus case numbers decrease
Hospitals and senior living centers are welcoming more visitors as the number of active coronavirus cases in Boone County sinking below 100 and vaccine distribution rolls on.
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Woman denied bond in Benton County child murder case
WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County judge denied setting a bond for a woman accused of taking part in the death of a toddler. Kourtney Aumen made her second appearance in front of Judge Mark Pilley since her arrest in December. Law enforcement believes she and three others abused 4-year-old Jessica Mast to death late
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Plane suffers minor damage after emergency landing in Jefferson City
No one was hurt when a small prop plane landed at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport on Monday after its landing gear would not deploy.
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