Missouri House approves ‘Wayfair’ online tax bill
A bill that would allow state and local governments to collect online sales tax from companies without a physical presence in Missouri could win House approval as early as Thursday.
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Callaway County man acquitted in 2019 deadly shooting
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County jury has found a man not guilty of murder and armed criminal action in a 2019 killing. Michael Hatfield, 47, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 49-year-old James Newsom. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Thursday afternoon following a three-day
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Spring weather could bring home improvement scams to Mid-Missouri
With spring just around the corner the Better Business Bureau is suggesting homeowners watch out for scams as people begin to make repairs after winter weather.
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Ameren working to restore power in Ashland
Nearly 1,200 customers were without power when the outage began just after noon.
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Columbia Public Schools to host virtual public forum
Columbia Public Schools is set to host a virtual public forum Thursday for the district’s three superintendent finalists.
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Cole County health leaders ask vaccinated people to take names off of vaccination lists
Cole County health leaders held a COVID-19 update meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning.
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Boone County man charged after vehicle hijacking on March 3
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested after a March 3 incident where he allegedly hijacked a vehicle. According to court documents, Ahmad Chairse-McCutcheon broke a windshield of a vehicle and put it into drive as it moved onto Business Loop 70 with children inside the car. Chairse-McCutcheon also took the phone away from
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Man sentenced to probation after Douglass Park shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting another person at Douglass Park in Columbia has been sentenced. A judge sentenced Gerrod Taylor to five years of probation Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon. Witnesses saw him carrying a rifle through the park. One person was shot in the leg. Taylor
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More federal relief on the way for bars and restaurants as business picks up in Columbia
One new part of this bill, different than the CARES Act, is a grant program aimed at helping out restaurants and bars. The bill sets aside $25 billion dollars for the program that the Small Business Administration will manage.
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Teachers union and Columbia Public Schools continue collective bargaining during COVID-19 pandemic
The Columbia Missouri National Teachers Association and Columbia Public Schools continued labor negotiations Wednesday night. The two groups are negotiating in good faith.
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Former University of Missouri baseball player files suit after being injured during game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former University of Missouri baseball player Cade Bormet has filed suit against the curators of the University of Missouri – University Athletics after being injured during a game in May 2018. According to the lawsuit, Bormet went for a foul ball at Taylor Stadium when he slid into a brick wall. Bormet
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Columbia police investigating late-night stabbing on Ripley Street
Columbia police officers investigated a stabbing in the 400 block of Ripley Street late Tuesday night, a department spokeswoman said.
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Missouri attorney general calls large scale of girls’ ranch sexual abuse unprecedented
Missouri’s attorney general said Wednesday that more than 100 charges have been filed against a couple who operated a girls’ ranch in southwest Missouri.
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Republican Ashcroft won’t run for Missouri seat on US Senate
The Republican said in a statement Wednesday that he’ll continue serving as the state’s top elections official.
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Mid-Missouri politicians react to passing of American Rescue Plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congress is sending President Joe Biden the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after the House approved the bill Wednesday with a vote of 220 to 211. The Senate passed the measure over unanimous Republican opposition four days ago. All of Mid-Missouri’s congressional delegation voted against the COVID-19 relief bill. Representative Vicky Hartzler
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Online comment now open for Howard and Boone County bridge replacements project
BOONE/HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts on the possible replacements of the Route 240 spur bridge over Moniteau Creek, near Rocheport, and the Route 40 bridge over Salt Creek and the Katy Trail. Officials report the the 58-year-old Moniteau Creek bridge and
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COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri
Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.
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Facebook groups become a source for finding coronavirus vaccine availability
People have started Facebook pages throughout Missouri to hunt down available coronavirus vaccine doses.
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Staffing issues remain as CPS moves forward with a full return for students
Columbia Public Schools will welcome students back to classrooms full-time on April 5, but the district remains in need of bus drivers, nutrition service employees and substitute teachers.
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