Demolition begins on land for new Columbia community center
Demolition of the old Columbia Health Care Facility at 1801 Towne Drive started Wednesday morning to make way for the new Beacon of Light Community Center.
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Bill to expand Medicaid coverage for hearing aids moves forward as advocates visit Missouri Capitol
People from all over the state gathered Wednesday to advocate for better accommodations for those with disabilities, including hearing aid coverage for low-income Missourians.
Continue Reading
Man charged with rape in Arkansas arrested in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with rape in Arkansas was arrested Wednesday in Jefferson City, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Daniel Cooley, 52, was charged in Missouri on Wednesday with being a fugitive from out of state. He is being held at the Cole
Continue Reading
Washington man charged with kidnapping Rolla child
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from the state of Washington was charged on Wednesday with kidnapping a child and trying to bring her to Washington. Oasis Wilson Everson, 20, was arrested in Atchison, Kansas, on Tuesday after kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from a parking lot in the 800 block of Avon Court in Rolla, according
Continue Reading
Storm carrying massive ‘gorilla hail’ hits parts of Kansas and Missouri
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Massive chunks of hail pelted parts of Kansas and Missouri on Wednesday night, bringing traffic to a standstill along Interstate 70, as storms unleashed possible tornadoes and meteorologists urged residents to stay indoors. There were three unconfirmed reports of tornadoes in Wabaunsee and Shawnee counties with
Continue Reading
Lane closures on I-70 begin next week for Improve I-70 Project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lane closures have been announced for Interstate 70 next week between Highway 63 and Highway 54, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release states that intermittent closures will start on Monday, March 18 between 7 p.m.-6 a.m. and are expected to last about six weeks.
Continue Reading
WATCH: New video released of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain
A new video has been made public showing missing University of Missouri fraternity member Riley Strain.
Continue Reading
Rolla man faces several child porn charges
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla man was charged on Tuesday with six child pornography charges. Bradley Colvin, 52, was charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and five counts of possessing child porn. A warrant was served and no bond was set. A court date has not been scheduled. According to the probable cause statement, the
Continue Reading
Boonville police arrest youth accused of shooting stolen gun
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Boonville police arrested a youth who was accused of shooting a stolen gun, according to a Wednesday press release. The name of the juvenile was not released. According to the release, Boonville police and Cooper County Sheriff’s deputies were near Boonville Lions Aquatic Center at 1:15 a.m. Monday when they heard several
Continue Reading
The Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract for salary cap relief, AP source says
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the financial details were not public. The restructuring frees up more
Continue Reading
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but the rest of the sweeping racketeering indictment remains intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee quashed six counts
Continue Reading
House passes bill that could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
By Clare Foran, Brian Fung and Haley Talbot, CNN The House voted with bipartisan, overwhelming fashion on Wednesday to pass a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps. The bill would prohibit TikTok from US app stores unless the social media
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress ban TikTok?
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it sells to a domestic owner.
Continue Reading
Town hall at Hickman High School discusses possible solutions to drug overdoses
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone County Overdose Response Coalition and Boone County Public Health and Human Services hosted a town hall meeting on Tuesday night at Hickman High School to discuss the ongoing drug overdose crisis. The coalition included a nine-person panel which included community activists, health professionals, the Columbia Police Department Chief, as well
Continue Reading
Nashville police release surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student
The Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
Continue Reading
Suicides rising in Missouri and nationwide, spring can bring mental crises
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show suicide deaths have been gradually increasing since 2020, with a rise in March each year.
Continue Reading
Reproductive issues top-of-mind in Missouri as elections approach
Abortion and reproductive issues have become a battleground in the 2024 elections, including in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Sedalia man accused of stealing real estate, thousands of dollars from elderly woman
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was arrested on Monday for allegedly taking thousands of dollars and a home from an elderly woman who has Alzheimer’s. Brian Vinson was charged with financially exploiting an elderly person. He is being held at the Pettis County Jail on a $1 million bond, according to a social media
Continue Reading
Jefferson City man seriously injured in Moniteau County crash
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning in a crash in Moniteau County at the intersection of Highway 50 and Business 50, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier – driven by Michael Collins, 39 – hit a 2005
Continue Reading
UM Board of Curators names laboratory after former Sen. Blunt
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved to name a soil testing and research laboratory after former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, according to a Tuesday press release. The Roy Blunt Soil Testing and Research Laboratory will be at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center in Portageville, Missouri, the release
Continue Reading