COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Associated Press tabbed Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz as the SEC Coach of the Year, on Monday, following his best season at the helm of Tiger football. Drinkwitz led MU to the program’s first 10-win season since 2014. Mizzou is the No. 9-ranked team in the land and will meet Ohio
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College announced a new program in a Monday press release that will provide free tuition to some students. The release states that the Stephens Promise program will begin in the 2024 fall semester. The program will provide free tuition to full-time students whose annual adjust family income is fewer than $75,000
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men who were accused in the alleged hazing of former University of Missouri freshman Danny Santulli have had new court dates revealed on Monday. Samuel Lane, 22, and Benjamin Karl, 21, both of Columbia, were charged with felony hazing. A status hearing for Lane’s case was set for 9 a.m. Friday,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the City of Columbia’s American Rescue Plan Act funding recipients has rolled out its new plan to help address community violence. The Columbia City Council approved five ARPA-related contracts on Monday. The contracts are part of the council’s consent agenda where each organization that received ARPA funding lays out a
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By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the unanimous pick as Associated Press Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year, while Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson is defensive player of the year. Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz won coach of the year honors Monday after leading the ninth-ranked Tigers into the Cotton
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged in connection to a Jefferson City shooting saw multiple charges dropped on Friday. Denise Ann Word, of Jefferson City, is now charged with accessory to fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. She was previously charged with accessory to first-degree assault, accessory to aiding or abetting a shooting and armed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has received the results of the second round of required lead and copper water sampling, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia. According to the release, results show that the City remains in compliance with the lead and copper action levels established by the
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A Jefferson City man is suspected of driving while intoxicated after being badly injured in a crash Saturday night in Cole County.
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The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District is investigating after a fire broke out in a southern Boone County garage early Monday.
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Troopers said Jeffrey Ballew was the only person in his 1999 Oldsmobile eighty-eight when he drove across the road’s center line.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old Russellville woman was killed in a crash in southern Boone County Sunday evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on Route H westbound at Innovation Boulevard at 6:28 p.m. According to Troopers, Debra Bates was pronounced dead on scene after a Ford Transit driven by Raechel
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The bowl matchups are in and Mizzou has a major assignment — beat one of the Big Ten’s historic powers.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 9 Mizzou football team has punched its ticket to the Cotton Bowl to face No. 7 Ohio State, on Friday, Dec. 29. You can watch the full press conference with head coach Eli Drinkwitz, after the bowl announcement in the video player below. https://youtu.be/vEpgwUnlu3U It’ll be MU’s second Cotton Bowl
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia took part in a comprehensive evaluation of its recycling and waste diversion programs in hopes of helping the city improve its collection operations. The final report contains recommendations by RRT Design & Construction to help achieve this goal. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to hear this report Monday. Currently, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in a decade, the Missouri Tigers will be playing in the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas, Texas. The Missouri Tigers’ fans have shown their die-hard dedication by selling out the last five home games the Tigers hosted. Those planning to make the trip to Dallas for the big
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks national “Roof over your Head Day” which reminds people to be thankful for basic necessities such as a home. It also creates awareness for the current housing crisis in the United States. ABC 17 News obtained the latest Missouri Point in Time Count for region 5. Region 5 contains most
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The Mizzou Tigers pulled away from Wichita State late in the second half at Mizzou Arena to secure their sixth win.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a crash on North Highway 763 and East Brown School involving multiple cars. Sunday just after 12:46 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene and evaluated those involved for any injuries. Boone County Fire said no one was hurt. A crash report from the Missouri State
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The Tigers finished the season ranked No. 9 in the nation after the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, which saw Alabama beat Georgia.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas. (KMIZ) After snapping then-No. 1 Georgia’s 29-game win streak in the SEC Championship game, on Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide snuck into the College Football Playoffs, on Sunday. The Tide will be the representative for the Southeastern Conference. The full semifinal slate is listed below. MichiganWashingtonTexasAlabama The Tide will face No. 1 Michigan
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