Columbia Public Schools evacuates Jefferson Middle school due to gas leak
Officials at Columbia Public Schools have evacuated Jefferson Middle School due to a gas leak in the area causing an odor in the school.
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One person seriously hurt, two with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Pettis County
Three people were hurt after a mid-day two-vehicle crash on Highway 65 near Route H in Pettis County.
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Blair Oaks School bus involved in crash, no students on board
A Blair Oaks School District bus was involved in a wreck at 4 p.m. Monday on Route M near the Wardsville city limits.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nine patients hospitalized due to coronavirus
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Columbia man accused of shooting at Vibez Lounge has trial rescheduled
A Columbia man that was accused of a shooting at Vibez Lounge in Nov. 2021 has had his trial rescheduled after a joint motion by the prosecutor and defense.
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Judge holds former President Trump in civil contempt for failing to comply with document subpoenas from New York attorney general
By Sonia Moghe and Kara Scannell, CNN A New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state’s attorney general’s office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President’s company. Judge Arthur Engoron said Trump failed to abide by his order
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Nine people involved in a crash in Jefferson City; seven treated for injuries
Seven of the nine people in the car suffered injuries and four were transported to local hospitals for treatment by Cole County EMS.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with Florida’s move to strip Disney of self-governing status?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that eliminated special governing districts created before 1968, including the one that covers Disney’s massive flagship theme park.
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Jefferson City Salvation Army looking to remodel in response to a rise in evictions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After 20 years of serving the Jefferson City community, the Salvation Army is looking to remodel its shelter to better serve the communities needs. “We have a shelter thats over 20 years old it was built in 1999 and its really held together with prayer and duck tape,” said Captain Justin
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Missouri Retired Teachers Association’s “Food for Thought” program works to alleviate student hunger
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Region 4 “Food for Thought” was conducted during the month of March in an effort to alleviate childhood hunger in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Montgomery, and Randolph Counties. The proceeds went towards Buddy Packs and School Pantries run by The Food Bank and the Montgomery County
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Earth Day Festival held Sunday in Downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s annual Earth Day Festival was in full swing in Downtown Columbia Sunday after having restrictions in recent years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunday’s festival ran from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peace Park where community members came together to enjoy live music, food, vendors and more. Part of the festival
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Man and child taken to the hospital after a crash in Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and child were taken to the hospital Saturday evening after a single-vehicle crash in Camden County. The crash happened at 6 p.m. on US 54 near Route N. The vehicle driven by 35-year-old Brent Hatmaker went off the right side of the road, hit a tree and overturned. While
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Boone County Sheriff’s office looking for more information in Friday night southwest Columbia shooting
The Columbia police are investigating a shooting in southwest Columbia.
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Churches set to complete dozens of community improvement projects in Jefferson City on Sunday
Eleven churches have partnered for the eighth annual Mission JC, a day of service that is set to see 36 community improvement projects be completed.
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CMCA held event with the Harlem Wizards to bring awareness for more affordable housing in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) held an event in Jefferson City Saturday evening with the Harlem Wizards to heighten the awareness around the need for more affordable and safe housing for low-income families in Jefferson City. The event was held in the Jefferson City High School gymnasium from 5 p.m. to
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Jefferson City set to return controversial pavers back to Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Thursday after Edith Vogel sued the city of Jefferson City in late March for removing two of her stone pavers from the Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island. Vogel said she bought two pavers last summer for the section at the park but they were removed shortly
Continue ReadingTracking overnight showers ahead of a Sunday cold-front
Tonight: Overnight showers and storms will begin to push in from the northwest thanks to a cold-front located over much of Kansas and Nebraska. The main threat tonight will be strong winds and the possibility of hail up to 1″ in diameter in the northwestern counties of Mid-Missouri. Storms will begin to push in after
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Annual “Bowling for Autism” charity event set to kick off Saturday in Columbia
The annual Bowling for Autism charity event is set to kick off at AMF Town and Country Lanes in Columbia, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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Columbia man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2020 murder
Family members of the victim were emotional at Friday’s sentencing hearing for a Columbia murder from two years ago.
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Family settles with three involved in fraternity hazing case at MU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a teen hospitalized after a night of drinking at an MU fraternity settled with three people who were involved. Adult chapter advisors Jeff Wagoner and Chris Palmero along with fraternity secretary Collin Clark settled with the family of 18-year-old Danny Santulli. Santulli left the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house last year
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