One person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Gasconade County
One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Friday afternoon in Gasconade County.
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SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 9 scores and highlights
Scores from Week 9 of area high school football.
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Camden County Sheriff’s Dept. confirm human remains found
The Camden County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the possible discovery of human remains in the Linn Creek area.
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MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old
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Mid-Missouri pharmacies giving newly authorized coronavirus booster shots
Hy-Vee said late Thursday that eligible individuals can get the COVID-19 booster shot from Moderna or Johnson & Johnson at the regional supermarket chain’s locations in Mid-Missouri. Hy-Vee has locations in Columbia, Jefferson City and Osage Beach.
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Judge bars cameras from hearings in Joseph Elledge case
Media coverage of these pre-trial hearings was actually the topic of conversation today.
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University of Missouri conduct history shows pattern of bad behavior among fraternities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of fraternities at the University of Missouri over the last four years have violated the school’s standard conduct. From alcohol distribution violations to hazing violations and most recently, COVID-19 policy violations, the university has decided to sanction many of the fraternities as a consequence of violating the policies. According to the
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University of Missouri removes Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition pending appeal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will remove its recognition of Phi Gamma Delta, the organization at the center of MU’s suspension of fraternity activities, pending appeal, according to an email sent to the campus. The university on Friday found the fraternity responsible for multiple violations of MU conduct codes, Vice Chancellor for Student
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since July 2
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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No one hurt in northeast Columbia mobile home fire
The Columbia Fire Department said in a tweet at about 4:30 p.m. that firefighters were sent to 3916 Brown Station Road. The post showed images of a mobile home with smoke pouring out the doors and windows and extensive damage.
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SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Hannibal vs. Battle
Watch the game replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Battle Spartans will look to hand Hannibal its first loss in the final game of the regular season on Friday night. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air channel 17.3 at 7 p.m. Here is a look at other
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Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire
According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.
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COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to
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Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Greek organizations have a place on college campuses?
Colleges and universities across the country are grappling with what to do about fraternities and sororities amid continuing reports of hazing and alcohol poisoning, sometimes ending in death. MU has suspended all fraternity activities after a report of alcohol poisoning on Wednesday.
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Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park
The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.
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Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri
Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.
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Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial
A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.
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Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters
Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.
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Bankers and state officials express concern over IRS Proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri bankers and Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick voiced concerns about an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) latest proposal requiring financial institutions to turn over financial account information for accounts with inflows or outflows totaling more than $10,000. “This proposal is the Biden Administration’s latest attempt at blatant government overreach and, like so
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