Contractors begin tearing down a dangerous structure in Jefferson City
m was alerted that the structure’s roof collapsed which caused the outer walls to separate.
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MU Health Care to move pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will move its pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday. Any child who needs pediatric emergency services will now need to visit University Hospital near Downtown Columbia. Matthew Robinson, an MU Health Care emergency physician, said in a press release the new location will still offer the same
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Tracking unseasonably warm air ahead of another cool down
TODAY: Another deceivingly cool start will lead to a big warm up Tuesday. Expect plenty of sunshine and a stout wind from the south well into the afternoon. Highs will climb into the middle 70’s before the day is over. TONIGHT: We’ll keep our southerly flow and add some clouds to our skies overnight. Temperatures
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about a winter bump in COVID-19 cases?
New COVID-19 diagnoses are up in about half of US states over the past week. Hospitalizations are up in 11 states, and deaths have risen in 17 states. US coronavirus cases have plateaued in recent weeks, holding on to about half of the growth from this summer’s latest surge. Epidemiologists are saying too many people
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COVID-19 long-hauler battling homelessness shares how virus caused financial hardships
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way nearly everything works and has impacted billions of lives worldwide. One Kansas City COVID-19 long-hauler has been battling homelessness due to the financial hardships the virus has caused her. Meet Amanda Finley Amanda Finley, COVID-19 Long-Hauler Amanda Finley is a Missourian who calls herself
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Sister of man killed by police wants justice for brother’s death
A woman who identified herself as the sister of the man shot and killed by Columbia police Sunday morning wants more answers from police about what happened.
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Vibez in Downtown Columbia had previous citations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The shooting that happened outside of Vibez is being called a mass casualty event by the Columbia Police Department.IT happened just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Bars in Columbia have to be closed by 1:30 a.m. According to the probable cause statement “T.W said she went to Vibez around 1:30 a.m. and
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Police investigating Sunday robbery and carjacking in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a reported robbery and carjacking Sunday afternoon on the 500 block of Mikel St. The victim told police that the suspect approached him with a gun while entering the victim’s residence before stealing items and a vehicle from the victim. The suspect was last seen heading west on
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Man charged in connection with Sunday shooting in downtown Columbia
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after Sunday’s shooting at Vibez Lounge.
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Tracking a warm up and the cold front that will end it
MONDAY: After starting in the mid-30s, expect a nice warm up today. Abundant sunshine, and warmer more of a southerly wind at the surface will bring highs back into the 60’s this afternoon. We’ll see some clouds through the morning, but mostly sunny skies return this afternoon. TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop to a modest middle
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Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin to run for 4th congressional district seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin is running for the Republican nomination in the Fourth Congressional District. “I am running for Congress because I believe we need to elect conservatives who will stand up and put America First. We need to secure our border, hold China accountable for dishonest trade practices – including
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Columbia officials react after ‘mass casualty’ shooting at Vibez left one dead, five hurt
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is calling a downtown shooting early on Sunday morning, which left one person dead and five others hurt, a “mass casualty” event. “Our community has experienced multiple incidents of senseless gun violence over the past several weeks,” said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece. The shooting happened around 3 a.m.
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Fulton police identify man after body found in Stinson Creek
The Fulton Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found in Stinson Creek early Monday morning.
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Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones and the owner of Vibez address downtown violence issues after one man was killed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After one man was killed during an officer involved shooting at Vibez Lounge in Downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, a community briefing was held where the owner of the Lounge exchanged words with CPD Police Chief Geoff Jones about the violence in the area. R’Velle Fair, owner of Vibez Lounge, said Sunday
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Columbia mayor and police chief provide details about a fatal officer involved shooting and downtown violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Brian Treece and Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones spoke at a community briefing at 11 a.m. regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting. Chieff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at Vibez Lounge at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. At least
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One man dead after an officer involved shooting at Vibez on Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was killed in a shooting at Vibez Lounge early Sunday morning in an officer involved shooting. CPD police chief, Geoff Jones, says a 30-year-old black man is dead after a shooting at North 5th St. and East Walnut St. just after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Watch the replay of the
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Missouri passes 50% of residents fully vaccinated
Over half the state of Missouri is now fully vaccinated, and the state health director says he’s turning his focus to the unvaccinated half.
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Mizzou captures Mayor’s Cup win over South Carolina
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Behind its best defensive performance of the season, the Mizzou football team defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 31-28 to win its third straight Mayor’s Cup and improve its record to .500 on the season. https://youtu.be/ZqX-3ASOuj0 https://youtu.be/1djJ33JFORY Watch the press conference in the player below. The Tiger defense started the game off strong.
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Long time Downtown Columbia restaurant set to close
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 13 years of business in Downtown Columbia, Coley’s American Bistro is set to close Saturday night. According to a Facebook post from Coley’s, the closure is due to staff wanting to spend more time with their family. The post also says that throughout the pandemic, the restaurant has been strongly supported
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