Suspension of Columbia residential recycling extended
The City of Columbia said Friday that it is extending the suspension of curbside recycling.
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MSHP searching for missing Richland teen
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for a missing teenager from Richland. Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Nisa Gleave was last seen on June 11 wearing all black clothing. Highway Patrol says she may be in the area of St. Robert, Mo. with dyed pink hair. MSHP Posting of Nisa Gleave Authorities
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are Missouri’s childcare regulations strong enough?
A homicide case in Boone County has highlighted regulations on Missouri daycares.
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Sleep-related infant death is the leading cause of infant mortality, Safe Sleep Coalition reports
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Safe Sleep Coalition, sleep-related infant death is the leading cause of infant deaths. A private daycare owner in Columbia was arrested and charged Wednesday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter. Sarah D. Brown, 56 was charged after allegedly putting a baby in a sleeping position that resulted in the child’s
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Columbia unlicensed daycare operator accused of manslaughter in baby’s death
A Columbia private daycare owner was charged Wednesday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of an infant in her care.
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DHSS: Frozen strawberry recall includes Walmart, Aldi and Trader Joe’s brands
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on its social media Thursday that a voluntary recall on frozen strawberries includes brands from Walmart, Aldi and Trader Joe’s. The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration after Hepatitis A infections were reported following the consumption of frozen strawberries. No
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Woman charged with infants death did not have proper daycare license, didn’t qualify for exemptions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged in relation to a baby’s death ran an unlicensed daycare and did not qualify for any exemptions. Sarah D. Brown has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter for the death of an infant child at her home daycare. Missouri law requires all daycare providers to have a license if
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Police: Two children brought to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries in early Thursday Columbia crash
A child was rushed to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning in southeast Columbia, a Columbia Fire Department assistant chief said.
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Water, hay assistance available to Mid-Missouri farmers
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some farmers may need help after a drought last summer and now one to start this summer. Mid-Missouri farms continue to feel the strain because of the lack of water. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. John George — wildlife regional supervisor with the
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Columbia College reaccredited by Higher Learning Commission
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College announced in a Thursday press release that it was given a 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The report from the HLC found the school met criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until the 2032-2033 school year. A team of HLC peer reviewers visited the college in the spring
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Trooper accused of sexual abuse has peace officer license suspended
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who has been accused of sexual abuse has had his peace officer license suspended, according to a Missouri Department of Safety spokesman. Jeffery Gilmore Durbin, 30, of Madison, Missouri, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and third-degree kidnapping, a misdemeanor. An arraignment is set for
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Man charged with statutory rape and sodomy in Callaway County
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged and eventually arrested in Callaway County with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sodomy with a person younger than 14 years old. Nicholas Steven Woodward, 42, is being held without bond at the Callaway County Jail. A warrant was requested on May 28 and he was booked Wednesday
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Columbia Regional Airport to receive on-site maintenance facility
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Thursday press release that Columbia Regional Airport will get an on-site maintenance facility as Airline Maintenance Service Inc. expands it services. This facility will have 24-hour service, mitigating delays for travelers related to aircraft maintenance. According to data from Columbia Regional Airport, there have been
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Updated drought report shows over 90% of state has abnormally dry conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An update on drought conditions across the state was released on Thursday morning. But, despite a few rain storms this month, Mid-Missouri is still seeing a large amount of drought. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. That’s up almost 5% when comparing data from
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Russellville man injured after truck crashes in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered moderate injuries Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash in Cole County on Missouri 179 just north of Route N, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2011 International semi-truck – driven by Colby Gilpin, 31 – was heading
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Columbia Utilities pledges up to $250,000 to help households make energy efficiency upgrades
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Utilities has agreed to help fund the Central Missouri Community Action’s (CMCA) Weatherization Assistance Program for Columbia Water & Light electric customers. The city made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday. It says CMCA provides assistance to income-eligible households to make energy efficiency improvements. Columbia has pledged
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you know someone vulnerable to heat?
Local organizations are giving away air conditioners to help elderly and low-income people keep cool as summer approaches.
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LU reaccredited by Higher Learning Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University was given a 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, according to a Wednesday press release from the school. The report from the HLC found the University met all criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until the 2032-2033 school year. Lincoln has been accredited by the HLC since 1926.
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Sheriff’s Office gets ‘little cooperation’ in Boone County house party shooting investigation, asks public for help
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday asked residents on its social media to provide any information they may have about an early June shooting that left two teenagers dead and injured four more. The shooting occurred early June 4 at a party in a vacant home in the 2600 block
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Man accused in Memorial Day weekend UTV crash booked into jail, released
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brumley man was in jail Wednesday morning, facing charges related to a crash in late May. Carter Halley, 23, of Brumley, was booked Wednesday morning in the Miller County Jail after turning himself in, according to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. He was released on his own recognizance, according to Casenet.
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