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Columbia police arrest suspected purse snatcher, accomplice
Columbia police say they’ve identified a suspect in incidents of elderly women’s purses being snatched at grocery stores.
Continue ReadingColumbia police say they’ve identified a suspect in incidents of elderly women’s purses being snatched at grocery stores.
Continue ReadingThe president of the board for a Miller County fire district has admitted to self-dealing after an investigation found she helped approve no-bid payments to a company her husband owns.
Continue ReadingColumbia firefighters rescued a human and a dog within 30 minutes of each other Friday.
Continue ReadingThe family of two Wisconsin men who disappeared during a trip to Missouri for their livestock business have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Continue ReadingWAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged on Thursday after he allegedly led Miller County authorities on a high-speed chase with a 3-year-old in the backseat of his car. The Waynesville Police Department and Miller County Sheriff’s Office tried to pull over Matthew J. Brown early Thursday morning, and Brown allegedly led
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of East High Street on Thursday afternoon. “We arrived on scene, heavy fire and smoke showing from the front of the building,” Turner said. “We attempted an aggressive offensive attack and immediately went into a defensive operation.”
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Department of Planning and Protective Services added six buildings to its list of those considered ‘dangerous’ in November.
Continue ReadingThe parents of Mengqi Ji Elledge, Ke Ren and Xiaolin Ji, are asking a judge to give them control of her property and finances. They have filed a petition for a limited conservatorship, meaning they could manage her bank accounts, vehicle, credit cards and debts.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia issued several violations for rules in place about winter weather this week. Columbia Neighborhood Services had inspectors in residential areas Wednesday to make sure sidewalks were cleared. Residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks, according to the following city ordinance. All persons are hereby required to keep the sidewalks
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While driving during a winter storm can be extremely dangerous, more dangers lurk when it starts to warm up, according to authorities. Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said drivers should look out for “snow mattresses” and “fenderbergs.” “In bad weather a lot of times people understand they have
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement will resume the search for Mengqi Ji Elledge on Friday in the Lamine River in Cooper County.
Continue ReadingThe former CEO of Fulton Medical Center said Thursday that he has been fired, effective immediately.
Continue ReadingFrank Bowman is a professor at the University of Missouri School of Law. One of his areas of expertise includes impeachment of the president and other federal officers.
Continue ReadingA man accused of shooting at Ashland police officers was arrested on Thursday morning.
Continue ReadingThe Mizzou basketball team is preparing for its annual Braggin’ Rights game in St. Louis against Illinois. The Tigers will face Illinois Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Mizzou won last year’s game between the two teams, 79-63. You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference previewing the game in the media player below.
Continue ReadingAshland police are searching for a man accused of shooting at the direction of an officer and hitting the officer’s vehicle.
Continue ReadingU.S. House members representing Missouri districts joined their colleagues Wednesday in giving their thoughts on a pending vote on articles of impeachment.
Continue ReadingDozens of people donate food to pantries across Mid-Missouri, while some also donate their time.
Continue ReadingCENTERTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources plans to test the drinking water of one village in Cole County after a significant amount of lead was found in one of several samples. The state collected five water samples from the village of Centertown in September, and one stuck out. The amount of
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team has announced several signees on Wednesday. We will continue to update this story as MU makes things official. DB Jaylon (JC) Carlies: 6’2″, 193 lbs from Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange HS)K Harrison Mevis: 6’0″, 200 lbs from Warsaw, Ind. (Warsaw Community HS)OL Drake Heismeyer: 6’3″, 283 lbs
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