Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages
Mike Griggs, Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation said the department was able to hire an additional three lifeguards after a class with 12 candidates.
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Mexico officers arrest man after Monday shooting
Authorities arrested a man Friday in connection with a shooting earlier in the week.
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Deputies arrest man after multi-county chase
Audrain County deputies arrested a man after a multi-county chase early Friday morning.
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Travelers hoping to find dog lost in rollover crash in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A traveler from Denver is hoping to find her dog lost in a rollover crash Thursday evening. Ashley Pate, of Denver, said she was involved in a rollover crash around 8:45 p.m. Thursday on I-70 Drive SW near Clinkscales Road. Two people walked away uninjured after a rollover crash Thursday night in
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Three injured in Osage County crash
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were sent to local hospitals with injuries Thursday night after a crash in Osage County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, it happened at 6:55 p.m. on Highway 63, two miles south of Route Z. Kenneth Boeker, 58, of Rolla, was driving south on Highway 63 when
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Two sent to hospital after hydroplane crash
AUDRAIN, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were taken to local hospitals in Audrian County after their car hydroplaned and crashed Thursday morning. The crash happened at 9:50 a.m. on Missouri Highway 22 about half a mile from Mexico. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, the vehicle was traveling east on the highway when it
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Local health officials confirm heart inflammation in young adults is not linked to coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing several dozen reports that teenagers and young adults may have developed myocarditis after vaccination, which inflammation of the heart and can occur following certain infections. The CDC’s review of the reports is in the early stages and the agency has not determined whether
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Officials remind people of the importance of water safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials are reminding Missourians to be safe on the water during Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has averaged over 46 non-boating related drownings per year on streams, rivers, ponds and lakes over the past five years. MSHP says this does not include
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Fire, medical officials warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
Officials with both the Jefferson City Fire Department and MU Health are warning residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after two died in Callaway County due to poisoning.
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DEFENDERS: Cryptocurrency scams skyrocket as popularity increases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s a popular trend hitting the financial market, investing in cryptocurrency. However, with the rise in popularity comes online scammers. According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission since October 2020, consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams. In that report, nearly 7,000 reports were received
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Man files federal lawsuit against former Centralia officer, city of Centralia and others
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man has filed a federal lawsuit against a former Centralia police officer, the Centralia Police Department, the City of Centralia and two others after the man was allegedly pulled over, assaulted and arrested without probable cause. The lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2021 in the U.S. District Court
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Settlement reached with Camdenton school district over custodian’s behavior
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two minors that sued the Camdenton R-III school district reached a settlement with the district this week. Federal court documents show a sealed settlement agreement between the minors, who are referred to as “Jane Doe” and “John Doe,” and the district on Monday. A court hearing was held Tuesday in Jefferson
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Jury finds Morgan County man not guilty of murder
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found a Morgan County man not guilty of murder. A Moniteau County jury returned the verdict Thursday afternoon. Thomas Capps was accused of killing Ronald Salmons in Versailles back in 2015. The case was moved to Moniteau County on a change of venue request. Prosecutors argued Capps staged a
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Columbia Public Schools, local universities and colleges among organizations to lift mask requirements
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations including Mizzou and Columbia Public Schools will be lifting their mask requirements in the coming days. According to a news release from the Columbia city manager’s office, several establishments are changing their COVID-19 policies. Starting June 1, masks will no longer be required in city or county buildings. Both the
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second straight day of single-digit coronavirus cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Police training expert gives insight after an officer shot a Columbia man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was killed by a police officer Wednesday in northwest Columbia. Director of training at Northstar police training, Adam Duncan, said officers try to link together two components in these situations. “It’s what they knew prior to contact with that person and the element of environment including who is around the
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Jefferson City police officer suffers minor injuries during Wednesday night assault
A Jefferson City police officer suffered minor injuries during an assault Wednesday night.
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Police arrest sex offender suspected of trying to entice child
The Jefferson City Police Department says officers arrested a registered sex offender that tried multiple times to communicate with a child.
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Multiple crashes reported in Boone County as storms roll in Thursday morning
Though it is unclear if any of the crashes were weather-related, the Missouri Department of Transportation was encouraging mid-Missouri drivers to take extra caution during the Thursday morning commute.
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National Weather Service recommends having safety plan ahead of strong storms Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for strong storms moving in Thursday. Stormtrack Meteorologist Kevin Schneider said rounds of showers and storms are expected throughout the day, bringing a threat of severe weather with each. “If we can get storms to redevelop and become severe in the
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