QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can DeSantis beat Trump in the Republican presidential primary?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially entered the Republican presidential primary Wednesday after months of speculation.
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Housing and Community Development Commission reviews requests for 2024 funds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday to start the decision process of where 2024 funds will go. Representatives from other community housing groups also joined the meeting at City Hall. The commission heard proposals from 11 organizations during the meeting. Projects were presented to the commission including a request
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Court appoints special prosecutor in Columbia Police Department use-of-force investigation
A judge has appointed a special prosecutor in review the criminal investigation into two former Columbia police officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar.
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Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County
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Park Patrol hosts training session, continues search for park volunteers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Park Patrol is looking for volunteers to help keep parks and trails clean and safe in Columbia. Anyone who wants to volunteer must consent to a background check, interview with city staff and must complete a 30-minute video training session. Volunteers help patrol the MKT Trail, the Bear Creek Trail, the
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Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders
Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.
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Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia
Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.
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Columbia recycling suspension could lead to overflows at drop-off spots
The city announced on Wednesday that it would be temporarily canceling curbside recycling for the next month, due to an ongoing staffing shortage.Â
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Columbia staff shortage leads to loss of city services
The City of Columbia’s ongoing staff shortage is affecting residents, with municipal services being pulled back because of a lack of workers.Â
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Survey reveals desire for building and maintaining affordable housing in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Included on the roster for Wednesday’s meeting– the results from a survey issued by the city in February. Residents were invited to fill out 11 questions asking about housing and development needs in the community. After 358
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Columbia makes ARPA application records more transparent
The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.
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Cole County Sheriff’s Office to increase salary and benefits to reduce staffing shortages
Cole County deputies are getting a pay bump after the Cole County Commission voted unanimously for salary increases this week.
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Jefferson City fire chief named interim city administrator
Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield was approved at the Monday City Council meeting to serve as the interim city administrator as the city continues to search for a full-time replacement, according to a press release.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did CPD officers use excessive force against Lee Martin?
Columbia police have been dealing with the fallout from a video that shows officers using force while arresting a man outside a downtown bar.
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Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) While Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off his 2024 campaign for governor Tuesday at the Capitol Bluff Event Center, he announced his focus on crime and working together, and responded to accusations from other candidates. Kehoe previously announced he was running in April 2022. The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5,
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Attorney general apparently withdraws emergency rule on transgender medical care after lawmakers act
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears to have withdrawn his emergency rule that would place restrictions on gender transitions.
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Jefferson City Council ends parking enforcement moratorium
The Jefferson City Council voted Monday to amend its city code and eliminate the city’s unmetered parking enforcement moratorium.Â
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Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight
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City of Columbia spokeswoman: Internal Affairs investigation on two CPD officers will end
Columbia’s police chief will not discuss an Internal Affairs investigation into two officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar earlier this month will be affected by those officers’ resignations.
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Wright named Ward 4 councilman at Jefferson City Council meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Randall Wright will be the new Fourth Ward councilman in Jefferson City. Wright fills the open seat following a vote from the council. He obtained six votes. The next-closest candidate was Carlos Graham with three votes. The Fourth Ward seat became available after after Ron Fitzwater was elected as mayor in
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