Randolph County deputy shoots, kills man during armed break-in call
A 44-year-old Randolph County man wielding a knife is dead after he was shot by a deputy Tuesday morning.
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First floor collapses in Tuesday morning Jefferson City fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews shut down parts of East Ashley Street and East Hess Way in Jefferson City for an early Tuesday morning fire. According to Jefferson City Fire Department division chief, Jason Turner, there were no injuries reported. However, the first floor of the building collapsed into the basement. Crews were called
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US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
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10 people killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store
Ten people, including a Boulder police officer, were killed in mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said Monday. A suspect is in custody, Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said. The chief said Officer Eric Talley, who was 51 and had been with the department since 2010, was killed. He was one of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?
The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine
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Event industry slowly picking up steam as Columbia set to lift more capacity restrictions
Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.
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Jefferson City man arrested after alleged Saturday robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Saturday after an alleged robbery where he took money and a gun from the victim. According to court documents, Tez Kaywood drove the victim home from Eldon. The victim attempted to pay Kaywood but Kaywood pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of his
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Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt’s seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of
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Preliminary hearing held in Camden County murder for hire case
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake of the Ozarks woman accused of trying to hire someone to commit murder was in court Monday. Leigh Bauman appeared in Camden County court on a charge of conspiracy to commit a felony. Another court hearing is scheduled for her at 9 a.m. on April 7. Investigators say she tried
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Boone County removes occupancy limits in newest coronavirus health order
Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 residents to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wind fuels 40-acre fire that shuts down Highway 63
A grass fire and the efforts to contain it shut down part of northbound Highway 63 in Boone County on Monday.
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Health officials fighting coronavirus vaccine hesitancy as eligibility opens up
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials are working to combat coronavirus vaccine hesitancy as Missouri prepares to greatly expand eligibility in the coming weeks. Sara Humm from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department said the department is working with Bucket Media on a vaccine education campaign. The education campaign takes on extra importance with millions of more
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Boone County crash kills teen driver
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Ethan Simkins of Columbia died after the crash in the 1700 block of South Purdy Lane, near Millersburg.
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Kehoe won’t pursue Senate but will run for governor in 2024
The field of potential candidates seeking to replace Sen. Roy Blunt has narrowed with Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe announcing he will not seek the Republican nomination in 2022 but will instead run for governor in 2024.
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Multi-vehicle crash closes northbound lane of Providence Road
An ABC 17 News crew at the scene said at least five vehicles were involved in the crash. At 9 a.m., crews reopened one lane of Providence.
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More than 300 without power after crash in southeast Columbia Sunday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage affecting that is now affecting nearly 400 customers on Sunday. A spokeswoman for the company said a car crash brought down power lines on New Haven Road. The outage originally was affecting more than 1,500 people. As of 9:45 p.m., 397 customers are
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Cooper County starts booster vaccines at Isle of Capri
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) After more than 2,000 doses were given out during the first two-day clinic in Boonville, people can now return for their second dose starting Monday. The second two-day clinic is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday morning and run until 3 p.m. In total, 2,454 vaccinations were given out within 23
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you still working from home?
The coronavirus pandemic changed the way millions of Americans work.
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Columbia/Boone County health order is set to expire this Wednesday afternoon, announcement coming about what’s next
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The current Columbia/Boone County health order is set to expire at 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday afternoon unless the order is extended or modified by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. “Something will be issued before it expires on Wednesday,” Sarah Humm of the Columbia/Boone County Health Department said. Humm said the department takes
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