Columbia unlicensed daycare operator accused of manslaughter in baby’s death
A Columbia private daycare owner was charged Wednesday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of an infant in her care.
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Woman charged with infants death did not have proper daycare license, didn’t qualify for exemptions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged in relation to a baby’s death ran an unlicensed daycare and did not qualify for any exemptions. Sarah D. Brown has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter for the death of an infant child at her home daycare. Missouri law requires all daycare providers to have a license if
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Police: Two children brought to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries in early Thursday Columbia crash
A child was rushed to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning in southeast Columbia, a Columbia Fire Department assistant chief said.
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Water, hay assistance available to Mid-Missouri farmers
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some farmers may need help after a drought last summer and now one to start this summer. Mid-Missouri farms continue to feel the strain because of the lack of water. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. John George — wildlife regional supervisor with the
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Updated drought report shows over 90% of state has abnormally dry conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An update on drought conditions across the state was released on Thursday morning. But, despite a few rain storms this month, Mid-Missouri is still seeing a large amount of drought. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. That’s up almost 5% when comparing data from
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Tracking a sunny afternoon with weekend showers and storms
Today: Afternoon highs peak into the upper 80s with some areas reaching 90 degrees. Skies remain mostly with a UV Index at a level nine. Winds remain out of the west at 4-8 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid to upper 60s with mostly clear sky conditions. Winds remain out of the west
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Tracking hot and dry conditions through tomorrow, weekend rain aiming for Father’s Day
THIS MORNING: Mostly clear, allowing temperatures to slip into the lower 60s. We’ll already be nearing 80 by midmorning so stay hydrated all day! TODAY: Patchy mid-level clouds are possible by the evening, but overall, it’s a sunny day. Expect temperatures to swell to near 90 in the afternoon. EXTENDED: Friday will bring slightly higher
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Hickman football returns most players since early 2000s ahead of 2023 season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hickman football team will lean on its large group of returning juniors and seniors, as work has already begun ahead of the 2023 season. Head coach Cedric Alvis said that the Kewpies are actually returning their largest group since about 2007. “Hopefully that can bring some success,” he said. “Ultimately, just
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SEC releases 2024 conference football schedule
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team now knows its home and away match ups for the 2024 season, as the Southeastern Conference announced the full conference slate on Wednesday evening. The 2024 season will be the first year that the SEC does away with divisions. There will no longer be an East and a
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Shangri-La dispensary workers narrowly vote in favor of unionizing; more votes challenged
Workers at the Shangri-La South marijuana dispensary in Columbia voted narrowly Wednesday in favor of forming a union with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655.
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Local charities try to help seniors, others keep cool as summer gets hotter
Mid-Missouri charities are helping the elderly and others get air conditioning as the hot summer months approach.
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Report highlights importance of pool safety to prevent children from drowning
As summer heats so does the traffic at pools and spas. Unfortunately, the number of drownings for children under 15 across the country is high and affects a disproportional number of minorities.Â
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Tracking warmer days and better rain chances into the weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear conditions will continue into the evening, while temperatures fall into the low 60s by early Thursday. Some may reach upper 50s. TOMORROW: Patchy mid-level clouds are possible by Thursday evening, but overall, it’s a sunny day tomorrow. Expect temperatures to swell to near 90 in the afternoon. This will be paired with
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Columbia Citizens Police Review Board picks new chair, vice chair at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board elected Reece Ellis as its new chair, and Charyl Miller as its new vice-chair during its Wednesday night meeting. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) also addressed the board during the meeting. The Board was scheduled to have an official discussion about the Columbia Police Department’s
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University of Missouri hopes new nuclear reactor will attract economic growth, top talent to Columbia
The Regional Economic Development Inc. Board, more commonly referred to as REDI, is starting the first of its On The Road meetings at the NextGen Precision Health building on the university’s campus Wednesday morning. According to the agenda, the board will hear a presentation on the research reactor.
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Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission approves fund requests for multiple projects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday night to review funding requests from nonprofit organizations in the area. The commission ultimately decided to fund several projects, totaling up to $540,000. This comes after the commission heard project proposals from 11 organizations in May regarding requests for funds to build affordable
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Tracking warming temperatures before weekend showers and storms
Today: Temperatures warm into the mid-80s with winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Skies remain partly cloudy. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the low 60s with mostly clear sky conditions with winds switching out of the west at 4-8 mph. Extended: Thursday sees highs return near 90 degrees with mostly sunny sky conditions.
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Shots fired at multiple Columbia scenes, police say
Columbia police investigated two locations in central Columbia on Tuesday night.
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Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee reviewed the newest state report
The Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee is set to review the 2022 State Annual Vehicle Stops Report on Tuesday.
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Osage Beach Planning Commission approves plan to rezone property for Oasis at Lakeport
Oasis at Lakeport will be a $300 million family resort and entertainment district along the Lakeport property at Highway 54 and Jeffries Road, adjacent to the Grand Glaize Bridge.
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