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Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high

May 27, 2022 4:25 PM Matthew Sanders

A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.

Jefferson City Police Department adds incentives to bring potential officers in

May 27, 2022 5:43 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For some time now, the Jefferson City Police Department has struggled to fill vacant officer positions, but the department was recently given resources to help bring employees in. The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed some incentives that will be included for new hires. Some perks potential candidates could look forward to

Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions

May 27, 2022 12:34 PM Hannah Falcon

Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.

City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13

May 27, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.

Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers

May 27, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report

Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons

May 26, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.

Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident off Providence Wednesday

May 26, 2022 9:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving a knife on Wednesday off of Providence and Nebraska. A Boone County prosecutor has charged D’Shawn McDonald with third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree property damage and

Three children, one adult rescued from residential fire on North College Avenue

May 26, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire department call to a house fire shut down part of a major street near the North Village Arts District. Fire crews received reports of the fire in with people and animals possibly trapped inside. Firefighters were sent a little before 10:30 a.m. to 408 College Ave., near the street’s intersection

Fentanyl and opioid overdoses surpass heroin overdoses in Missouri

May 24, 2022 8:10 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services unveiled it’s new drug overdose database. Overdoses are now the leading cause of death among adults aged 18-44 according to DHSS.

No injuries reported after semi-truck fire on I-70 in Columbia

May 26, 2022 5:59 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Livestream of traffic on Interstate 70 at the 129-mile marker: Update: Crews have reopened both eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the 129-mile maker to traffic. Update: The Columbia Fire Department reports no one was hurt Thursday morning after a semi-truck fire on Interstate 70. Firefighters responded to the fire in the

Boone County Sheriff’s Department works with area schools annually on active shooter training

May 25, 2022 7:41 PM Marina Diaz

The Boone County Sheriff Department conducts active shooter training exercises with the school districts they have partnered with annually and at the request of schools as well.

Funding awarded to Columbia Housing Authority for housing homeless people

May 25, 2022 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) was awarded $464,593 in funding from the Continuum of Care competitive grant program.

Having tough conversations with children about gun violence after mass shootings, and helping them cope

May 25, 2022 6:59 PM Leila Mitchell

Many children, students, parents and teachers woke up Wednesday feeling anxious about heading back to school after the horrific mass shooting in Texas, and several other mass shootings this month.

Columbia Parks and Rec announces pool opening schedule

May 25, 2022 8:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opens this weekend

Columbia Public Schools offers advice, resources to help children cope after Texas elementary shooting

May 25, 2022 12:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The head of Columbia Public Schools sent a message to families Wednesday with advice for helping children cope with the massacre of 19 elementary school children in Texas.