Experts warn of recession risks as home sales, construction show signs of slowing
Soaring inflation and rising interests have experts concerned about recession risks coming our way.
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Fire department puts out Sunday afternoon apartment fire in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon with reports of animals trapped inside. Crews arrived at the Greens on Clark lane at 4:05 p.m. and saw visible smoke from the rear of a multiple-story apartment building. According to a release, firefighters brought the fire under control in
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 92 COVID cases added in past three days
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia woman charged after allegedly lighting man on fire
A Columbia woman is facing a domestic assault charge after allegedly setting a man on fire Saturday morning.
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Columbia man charged with assault after alleged stabbing
A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting another man with a knife.
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MU to stop self-reporting of coronavirus cases
The University of Missouri will stop asking workers and students to report their positive coronavirus test results, according to an email sent campus-wide Monday.
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Three people hurt after crash on Highway 135 in Cooper County
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt Sunday afternoon after a crash on Highway 135 in Cooper County. The crash happened just before 4:20 p.m. at Mile Corner Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Ivan Sebastian Alvarez, 19, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, lost control of his car while driving through
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. continue to provide military aid to Ukraine?
Weapons from America and other western nations are fueling Ukraine’s unexpected successes against its Russian invaders.
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Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it’s hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. “I just remember everyone
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Mizzou softball’s season comes to an end in NCAA Regional Final
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team’s late season run came to an end on Sunday in a 1-0 loss to Arizona in the NCAA Regional Final. You can watch the full press conference with head coach Larissa Anderson and Kim Wert in the video player below. https://youtu.be/sQ4HcSPbkUs It only took one solo home run
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Deputies investigating after a deadly shooting in north Columbia Saturday afternoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a deadly shooting happened Saturday afternoon in north Columbia on East Prathersville Road. Just after 2 p.m., deputies were called to the area for a shots fired report. On scene, they found evidence of gunshots and found one victim dead. At this time, police
Continue ReadingTracking overnight showers/ storms pushing east for a dry and cool Sunday
Tonight: Showers and storms continue to ride east along with the previous cold front allowing for drier conditions after 10 PM. Winds switch out of the north at 4-8 mph leading to overnight lows dropping to the mid-40’s. Tomorrow: Sunday morning starts of cooler and dry. Skies remain partly cloudy as winds continue out of
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Columbia police investigating shots fired overnight on Eastwood Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating after shots were fired Saturday around 1:40 a.m. in the 2600 block of Eastwood Drive. On scene, officers located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred and officers were made aware that an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds had arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. There
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Columbia Public Schools graduation ceremonies set to continue Saturday
Graduation festivities are set to continue for Columbia Public Schools seniors on Saturday, as both Rock Bridge and Hickman High School are scheduled to hold ceremonies.
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One person with serious injuries, following Pulaski County crash
One person was seriously injured, following a crash involving four vehicles on I-44 Friday morning.
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Bomb dog, Burbon, helps with the search of daycare after a bomb threat on Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) K-9 Officer Adam Hoskins and his dog, Burbon, have been assisting in bomb searches across Mid-Missouri since 2018. Hoskins and Burbon train every week in Columbia with the master trainer out here. Hoskins said that they were in the middle of a training exercise when the Columbia Police Department requested their
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Columbia woman charged with trafficking in stolen identities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is facing a charge of trafficking in stolen identities after a March investigation. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nikki Marie Boone with trafficking in stolen identities. Police arrested Boone on March 24 at the La Quinta Inn off I-70 for stealing and credit card fraud charges, according to
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Columbia Public Schools hosting graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions
Families and scholars of Columbia Public Schools will be attending graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions in place for the first time in three years.
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Investigators suspend case involving Osage County daycare’s use of herbal supplement
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Osage County Sheriff’s Office has suspended a case involving a Mid-Missouri daycare. Sheriff Michael Bonham announced the suspension Friday morning after investigating allegations that substances were given to children at the Busy Bee Learning Academy in Linn, Missouri. Bonham said the decision to suspend the case was made after consulting
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Missouri attorney general releases statement on obtaining a preliminary injunction in Title 42 case
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants hoping to be granted asylum at the nation’s southern border.
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