Columbia Video Archives

U.S unemployment rate drops to 3.8% in February

March 4, 2022 11:45 AM Erika McGuire

The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February, with the country adding 678,000 jobs, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia

March 4, 2022 3:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Moberly Area Community College in Columbia cuts ribbon on new lab

March 3, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new MACCLab-A Community Workspace and Mechatronics Center for Excellence, with Gov. Mike Parson as a guest.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.

Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns

March 2, 2022 6:19 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.

Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes

March 1, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy

Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment

March 1, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.

WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 1, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

New judge to hear MU’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity hazing case

February 28, 2022 5:36 PM Chanel Porter

The lawsuit from the family of Danny Santulli claims members of the fraternity made the freshman student drink a bottle of vodka in order to join in Oct. 2021.

WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected

February 28, 2022 3:55 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview with the candidate here.

Candlelight vigil for peace held after Russia attacks Ukraine

February 24, 2022 4:26 PM Leila Mitchell

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks and Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation held a candlelight vigil for peace outside City Hall Thursday evening in response to the Russian attack on Ukraine.

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council gives downtown safety update

February 23, 2022 2:24 PM Chanel Porter

Chief Jones says the department and community should take each incident case by case and thoughtful in their approach.

Victim told he will never walk again after a shooting in Moniteau County

February 22, 2022 7:16 PM Chanel Porter

Tagen is currently unable to feel anything below the waist and he has been told that he will not be able to walk again.

Elledge pleads guilty in child abuse case

February 22, 2022 9:56 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man convicted of murdering his wife has pleaded guilty to abusing their child.

Vigil held for Battle High School student killed in Columbia shooting

February 21, 2022 4:24 PM Erika McGuire

A candlelight vigil is set for Monday evening at McKee Street Park to honor a 15-year-old Battle High School student killed in a weekend shooting.

Tow truck companies stay busy while businesses try to stay up and running through winter storm

February 17, 2022 4:05 PM Chanel Porter

Tow truck companies were busy while some businesses tried to stay up and running.

City of Columbia could pay hundreds a day to staff Wabash warming center

February 16, 2022 8:38 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia opened up the emergency overnight warming center at the Wabash Bus Station Wednesday ahead of expected winter weather. Wednesday was also the first day the city adjusted the hours the warming center will open. The station will open Monday to Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and when

Mother raises concerns about bus delays in Jefferson City

February 16, 2022 6:45 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A lack of bus drivers has caused buses in the Jefferson City School District to be delayed on multiple occasions. Christina Goodwin, a mother of a student at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, said there have been several times this year when the bus was a few minutes late picking up her

Realtors say a school zone influences where parents choose to live

February 15, 2022 6:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Realtors say a school’s quality can influence where parents choose to live in a particular area. According to the National Association of Realtors, 53% percent of buyers with children in the home under the age of 18 years said the quality of the school districts is an important factor when deciding on a home. The Jefferson City School Board

Parson touts education, broadband Internet investments during University of Missouri tour

February 11, 2022 9:10 AM Erika McGuire

Gov. Mike Parson touted plans to make major investments in broadband Internet access and education during a tour of the University of Missouri’s NextGen building and a roundtable with state and education leaders Friday.