Columbia man one of 18 pardons from Gov. Parson
Gov. Mike Parson granted 18 pardons and commuted one sentence on Wednesday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 153 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor fallen Boone County firefighter Bryant Gladney
Parson issued the order Monday, the same day that services began with visitation at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri campus.
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Coronavirus testing remains available in Mid-Missouri
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the use of rapid at-home tests ahead of holiday gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID, in addition to vaccinations and boosters. But in some areas, those tests are in short supply.
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Mizzou men’s basketball coach tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin has tested positive for COVID-19. He announced the news on social media Monday afternoon. Coach Martin said in a Tweet, “Encouraging everyone to stay safe during this holiday season. I’ve tested positive for Covid. Feeling well and thankful for our athletic training staff following protocol and
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CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they’ve tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don’t have symptoms — and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days.
Continue Reading Services for Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney begin Monday
Memorial services will begin Monday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri’s campus.
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Highway patrol reports eight crash deaths during Christmas counting period
The deaths happened during the patrol’s Christmas counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The 310 crashes troopers investigated represented a slight increase compared to last year, when troopers were sent to 307 crashes, the patrol said in a news release. Ten people were killed last year.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you canceling your New Year’s Eve celebrations due to the omicron variant?
Some major cities in Europe, where the spread of Omicron has been startling, have already announced they’re flat-out canceling New Year’s Eve plans.
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Deputies locate deceased male in Pulaski County pond
DIXON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was found dead Sunday in a vehicle that was discovered in a Pulaski County pond. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department deputies were sent to the 1900 block of Camp Road, where a deceased male was found in a vehicle in a pond. The male’s identity is not being announced at this
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U.S Honor Flag arrives for fallen Boone County firefighter
COLUMBIA,Mo (KMIZ) The U.S. Honor Flag will arrive in Columbia Sunday to Honor fallen firefighter Assistant Chief Bryant Gladney, ahead of visitation and funeral services. The flag is expected to arrive at 4:00 PM in an undisclosed location. The U.S. Honor Flag is not just a regular American Flag. The U.S. Honor Flag has traveled
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Residents will need to use special bags, cans to dispose of items
Christmas day is coming to an end, and this holiday comes with a lot of clean-up. As folks are preparing to throw out wrapping paper, boxes and more, there are a few things the cities of Columbia and Jefferson city want residents to be aware of.
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Power restored for Columbia residents after Christmas day outage
Columbia Water and Light said an estimated 2,500 customers are without power on Christmas day.
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Omicron variant found in Mid-Missouri
Omicron, the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant, has been found in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and other Missouri cities through wastewater surveillance, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Highway Patrol reports at least 19 crashes across Missouri since holiday counting period began
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday crash counting period started Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and will end Sunday at midnight.
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Marceline man arrested for 27 more counts of Sex Offenses
MACON COUNTY, Mo(KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway troopers arrested Roger A. Cupp, 54, of Marceline, on Friday, for multiple sex crimes. Cupp is charged with felony sex offenses ranging from sexual exploitation of A minor, first-degree child molestation, first-degree statutory Sodomy – 1st Degree, and Possession of Child Pornography. Law enforcement arrested cup after an
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Driver involved in deadly I-70 crash had history of brake problems on truck
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The driver of the truck that hit and killed a Boone County fire official had a history of brake problems on his truck. Online court records show Kevin L. Brunson, 64, received three tickets from state inspectors in 2008 and 2009 for not properly equipping or maintaining the brakes on his
Continue Reading Mexico woman faces multiple drug charges after a months-long investigation
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Mexico woman on drug charges after a months-long investigation. Stefanie Lavender is charged with two counts of drug possession, unlawful possession of a firearm, keeping or maintaining a public nuisance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. A confidential informant messaged Lavender multiple times looking to
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Columbia man charged after allegedly robbing multiple stores over the past three months
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly robbed multiple stores over the past three months and took $2,535 from the stores.
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Two new motions filed in court case of Jefferson City woman accused of killing 4-year-old
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a Jefferson City child is asking to be released on bond. The request is one of two motions filed by Quatavia Givens’ attorneys this week. She is accused of killing four-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018 and then trying to cover it up. The second is asking
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