Salvation Army baby pantry now open for families in Columbia
The Columbia Salvation Army, is set to open a new monthly baby pantry Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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Lawyer for Greitens’ ex-wife calls for public statement denouncing threats
The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens wants a public statement from the politician denouncing violence against her, Sheena Greitens’ lawyer said Thursday in court.
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United Way of Central Missouri launches fundraising drive
The United Way of Central Missouri embarked Thursday on a drive to raise more than $2 million to help community organizations.
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Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission
The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.
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Columbia firefighters to get raise after collective bargaining agreement
The agreement was approved during last night’s city council meeting.
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Road crews to begin road repair work in southwest Columbia neighborhood
Boone County crews are getting ready to make repairs to a neighborhood just southwest of Columbia.
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Boone County will begin Lake of the Woods Road asphalt repair and overlay project on Monday
Crews will begin work at 7 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. on July 1.
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Columbia man denied bond in dog mutilation case
A Columbia man accused of mutilating his dog was denied bond.
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Columbia charity sees increase in assistance requests as rent prices soar
Those looking for a home are having a particularly challenging summer as rent and temperatures are increasing.
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Local business owner says proposed gas tax holiday could benefit consumers
Biden will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until September, according to reports.
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Holliday man charged after allegedly attacking a man at a hotel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holliday man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting another man at the Welcome Inn on Thursday night. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Joshua Kandler with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, second-degree assault, tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution and first-degree property damage. On Thursday at 11:15 p.m.,
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Two men charged in Mizzou hazing case file motions in defense
The two men charged with hazing in the Mizzou incident from last fall have filed multiple items in the Circuit Court of Boone County in the upcoming cases.
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Race Matters, Friends gives recommendations for CPD traffic stop data
Race Matters, Friends held a meeting Tuesday to discuss the Columbia Police Department’s traffic stop data that was released last month by the Missouri Attorney General’s office.
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Large fish kill reported at Bear Creek Dog Park
About a hundred fish reportedly died in a local pond due to a lack of oxygen in the water.
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Four people hurt Monday in crash on Route WW near Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were hurt Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Route WW east of Columbia. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. at the intersection with Olivet Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Hanna N. Lee, 21, of Columbia, tried to cross Route
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Former prosecuting attorney goes over Missouri laws for animal abuse after man mutilates dog as a sacrifice
Sources say a dog is in good condition after the owner mutilated the dog’s foot as a “sacrifice.”
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Cattle farmers impacted by heat, inflation
Farmers and ranchers have not had it easy with inflation the past six months, and now summer heat is causing some to lose cattle.
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Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration held at Douglass Park Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations continue across the nation Sunday, including in Columbia at Douglass Park. On Sunday, Columbia residents gathered at the park for the second annual Juneteenth celebration and Father’s Day. The newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Communities across the country are still hurting from recent hateful mass
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Mid-Missouri group to fly veterans to Washington D.C. Monday
The Central Missouri Honor Flight took off en route to the nation’s capitol Monday with 91 veterans, to see memorials dedicated to their military service.
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Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is set to hold additional Juneteenth events on Sunday for those looking to still get out for the weekend. One event is both a Juneteenth event and Father’s day event at Douglass Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Festival is set to take place at Cosmo Park from 2 p.m. until
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