Changes to know as voter registration deadline approaches
The last day to register to vote in Missouri’s November midterm election is Wednesday, Oct. 12.
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MoDOT announces road closures in Audrain County next week
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced road closures in Audrain County next week for culvert replacements, according to a press release. Route EE:Â Will be closed from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.11 from Highway 124 to Highway 112 . Route C:Â Will be closed from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11-13 from Route T to Highway
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Road closures in effect this weekend for Roots N Blues Festival
Stretches of road around Stephens Lake Park will be closed this weekend during the Roots N Blues Festival.
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Democrat Busch Valentine blasts GOP opponent in Senate race as career politician
Democratic Senate candidate Trudy Busch Valentine blasted her Republican opponent as a career politician in a Jefferson City campaign stop Friday, a little more than a month before the midterm election.
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New women’s center opening in Columbia
A community organization is celebrating the opening of a facility that’s meant to help women who have dealt with trauma.
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Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011
More than a decade ago, the talented triumvirate of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright helped power the St. Louis Cardinals past the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round of the playoffs, and ultimately to a World Series title.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou win at Florida?
This week the Tigers continue SEC play when they travel to The Swamp to take on the Florida Gators.
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Boone County Republicans care about economy, young voters ahead of midterm elections
Republican voters in Boone County met with candidates in an intimate setting to discuss the issues that matter most to them.
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Chesterfield man convicted in Eldon funeral shooting case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chesterfield man was convicted by a Moniteau County jury on Wednesday for multiple felonies. Bradley Duncan, 57, was found guilty for first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful criminal action. The jury found Duncan for trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife at Millard Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon on
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Man accused of pushing woman off bridge had previous violent charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The suspect who is charged with the murder of a Columbia woman was released from prison just a few months ago. Jessie Williams, 31, is accused of pushing Kaylen Schmit off a Highway 63 bridge and killing her Tuesday evening. Schmit, 24, fell 38 feet into a wooded area and died hours later at a hospital. Williams has
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CFD union seeks more communication with city during fire chief selection process
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The union representing the Columbia Fire Department is speaking out Wednesday, saying there has been a lack of communication from the city manager on the process of hiring a new fire chief. Zack Privette — president of the Columbia Professional Fire Fighters — said since the city named the three finalists for the
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LU reveals $4.4 million farm facilities expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University on Wednesday celebrated the ribbon cutting for new facilities added to the George Washington Carver Farm and Alan T. Busby Farm. The new facilities will help advance the LU College of Agriculture’s industrial hemp research, according to a press release. The new facilities include greenhouse complexes, hay barns, storage
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CPS hosts first in-person World Cafe meeting since 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools hosted its first in-person World-Cafe meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday night at Stoney Creek Inn. CPS World Cafe – The Future of CPS: Growth, Innovation & Achievement discussion focused on how it can help it’s scholars first, and how it can measure success. Superintendent Brian
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Columbia man accused of firing gun into the air while intoxicated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested after he was accused of shooting a gun into the air Wednesday night. According to the Columbia Police Department, Austin Wood, 22, allegedly fired a gun multiple times while he was intoxicated in the 2400 block of East Nifong Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but damage to
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Motorcycle rider hospitalized after west Columbia crash
A motorcycle rider was hospitalized Thursday after a collision with a car in west Columbia.
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Roots N Blues Festival makes preparations for security, transportation
Organizers of the Roots N Blues music festival say safety is their top priority, and they make use of on- and off-duty Columbia police to make it happen.
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MSHP arrests two men for child pornography
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has arrested two men in unrelated child pornography investigations. Gabriel Cloutier, 38, of Hannibal, was arrested Tuesday after troopers executed a search warrant of his home on Center Street. Investigators seized child pornography and computer equipment. Cloutier was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography.
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Woman charged with attempt to kill ex-husband at Fort Leonard Wood
A woman was charged in federal court Wednesday for assaulting and attempting to murder a U.S. army sergeant.
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Eldon man charged in Cooper County after bar fight
An Eldon man faces criminal charges in Cooper County after a bar fight in August.
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Roots N Blues Festival preparations underway in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Set up is underway Thursday as the Roots N Blues Festival returns to Columbia. The festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates open to guests Friday at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will kick off each day at noon. As of now, Roots N
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