Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.
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Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges
The jury reached the verdict after four days of deliberation.
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Mizzou breaks ground on indoor football practice facility
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou athletic department, donors, and curators all gathered to break ground on the construction of the new indoor football practice facility on Friday morning. You can watch the full groundbreaking ceremony in the video player below. https://youtu.be/xavQt4N607M In September, the MU Board of Curators unanimously voted to name the
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Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility
The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.
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State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they
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Police respond to central Columbia gas station Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a gas station in central Columbia early on Friday morning. An ABC 17 News crew saw three Columbia Police Department cruisers parked outside of the PetroMart on North College Avenue around 5:40 a.m. All of the vehicles had their emergency lights off. At least one police officer appeared to
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will snow days go extinct?
The policy began last year during the coronavirus pandemic after higher education and K-12 schools beefed up their remote capabilities as classes went online. However, most K-12 districts are keeping snow days. Districts plan their calendars to accommodate weather-related cancellations.
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Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City
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DHSS adds breakthrough infection data to COVID-19 dashboard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard is publishing new data that it finds from “breakthrough infections.” DHSS reports the vaccine remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with the “breakthrough infections.” According to DHSS and the Missouri Hospital
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MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget
Continue Reading University of Missouri Board of Curators approves coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal contracts
The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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No one injured after Jefferson City house fire
The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges following a shooting in Dec. 2017
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy following the shooting of a co-conspirator at his residence in Dec. 2017.
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Columbia organization working to give everyone a Thanksgiving meal
Local organization is asking for donations to help those in need have a Thanksgiving meal.
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Controversial courthouse murals may be moved to Columbia College
The Boone County Commission will introduce a potential plan to move the Boone County Courthouse murals to Columbia College, where the original artist was a faculty member.
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University of Missouri to use remote learning and work when campus closes due to winter weather
The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.
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UM Board of Curators to meet and discuss vaccine mandate, room and board
The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandate and proposed room and board increases, among other topics.
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BBB study shows complaints about vehicle service contract industry are on the rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new study by the Better Business Bureau shows complaints against the vehicle service contract industry are on the rise. For more than 20 years, the St. Louis region has been the “epicenter” for the industry. Companies that work in the St. Louis region usually market the selling of contracts to millions
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will coronavirus vaccination status affect your holiday plans?
Some people are making plans based on vaccination status, while others feel safe enough to gather regardless of who is or isn’t vaccinated.
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