QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you started to see lower grocery prices?
The prices of some grocery items have started to fall, and the CEO of Walmart on Thursday said the economy could be in store for deflation.
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Moberly gets odor violation from DNR; ‘I can’t open my windows without the smell getting in my house’
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Natural Resources issued a violation notice on Thursday to the City of Moberly about an odor coming from a wastewater-holding basin located just off Rollins Street near Highway 63. The city will have 30 days to submit a plan to reduce the smell. “We have done an investigation and
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Union workers protest during Daniel Boone Regional Library board meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United protestd during the DBRL’s board of trustees meeting, according to a press release. The protest comes after a proposal was rejected by the Daniel Boone Regional Library on Tuesday. Branch Lead of Outreach Services for the the DBRL Carolyn Cain said it was
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Charges dismissed for man accused in July Auxvasse shooting
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges for a Callaway County man who was accused in an Auxvasse shooting in July have been dismissed, according to an email from Callaway County prosecutor Benjamin Miller. Damin Davis, 34, was charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action, unlawful gun possession, endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree domestic assault. He
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Mizzou rallies back from 20-point deficit, beats Minnesota on the road
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMIZ) With just nine seconds left in Thursday night’s game against Minnesota, Sean East got a go-ahead bucket to fall to give Mizzou its first lead of the game, and ultimately, a 70-68 comeback victory on the road. The Tigers improved their record to 3-1 on the season after shocking the Golden Gophers
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Teenager dies in Centralia crash, another injured
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One teenager died Thursday and another was injured in a Boone County crash near the intersection of Route CC and Highway 124, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Kara Teel, of Centralia, died in the crash, according to the report. She was 18. She was the passenger
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Ashland moves case against suspended police chief to federal court
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A notice of removal was filed on Thursday by the attorney for the City of Ashland to move its ongoing case against its suspended police chief to federal court. The notice of removal was submitted to move the case to the Western District Court of Missouri, stating that Gabe Edwards’ claims include
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University of Missouri curators approve increased room and board prices
Room and board for students on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus could go up more than $450 if approved by the board of curators.
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Families of transgender children sue MU Health Care for denying gender-affirming care
Two Boone County families with transgender children filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against MU Health Care over its policy denying gender-affirming care to minors.
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Jury convicts Columbia man of manslaughter in drug overdose death
A Boone County jury convicted a Columbia man Thursday of manslaughter and drug charges in a September 2020 overdose death.
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63-year-old woman dies after getting hit by SUV in Pulaski County
DIXON, Mo. (KMIZ) A 63-year-old Dixon woman died after she was hit by an SUV on Wednesday while trying to cross West 4th Street in Dixon at the intersection with Pine Street, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Teresa Gray was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pulaski County coroner —
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Morgan County man found guilty in trial related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A judge found a Versailles, Missouri, man guilty Thursday of a felony and four misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Johnson County prosecutors file charges in Warrensburg killings
Johnson County prosecutors have filed charges against Jonathan Goodwin Jr. after he was accused of shooting and killing two people.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall applesauce pouches, eyedrops and children’s nightgowns
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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I-70 Rocheport Bridge reduced to one lane Thursday morning, has since opened
ROCHEPORT, MO. (KMIZ) At 6 a.m. Thursday, the I-70 Rocheport Bridge was down to one lane while MoDOT added river navigation lights to the westbound bridge. According to a press release from MoDOT, the work was expected to last until 9 a.m. The lane reopened shortly after. The one-lane restriction began just west of Exit
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General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute. A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?
The City of Columbia unveiled the name of its newest police chief on Wednesday.
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Hearing will take place in religious leaders’ lawsuit challenging Missouri abortion ban
A St. Louis judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion ban on the grounds that lawmakers who passed the measure imposed their own religious beliefs on others who don’t share them.
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Jill Schlude named as next Columbia police chief
Jill Schlude has been selected as the next Columbia police chief.
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Jill Schlude marks first female Columbia police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders announced Wednesday that Jill Schlude will be the city’s next police chief, making her the first woman to hold the position. Schlude says she hopes that during her time in the position she is able to inspire other women to work in law enforcement. “We’ve come a long way
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