GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate.
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Boonville Board of Education loosens student quarantine procedures
The Boonville Board of Education voted Wednesday to change its quarantine rules for students who were wearing masks when they were exposed to COVID-19.
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The City of Columbia Housing programs receive more funding to help with impacts from COVID-19
The City of Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission is set to discuss on Wednesday the third round of the city’s program receiving Housing Opportunity Grant from federal CARES Act funding to help aid impacts caused by COVID-19.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: One county removes a COVID-19 death, another county removes cases
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Missouri leaders give mixed response to governor’s special session on supplemental budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Leaders across the state are responding after Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson called a special session on a supplemental budget bill to be held two days after the election. After the General Assembly passed the budget in May, more funding through the CARES Act is now available. The supplemental budget will
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Columbia hotels continue to feel impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Hotels in Columbia continue to try and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many have stopped traveling.
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Columbia city manager fires back at former Holiday Inn Executive Center owners, county commissioner
City Manager John Glascock released a statement Wednesday afternoon in response to statements made by the former hotel managers — Ed and Kathy Baker — and Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry.
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Governor Parson announces special session on supplemental budget during COVID-19 press conference
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday afternoon.
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Local food banks receive part of $5 Million in CARES Act funding released in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson has released $5 million in CARES Act funding to be divided among Missouri’s six regional food banks to help citizens who continue to rely on food assistance. “Protecting the health and well-being of Missourians is a key component of our Show Me Strong Recovery Plan,” Governor Parson
Continue ReadingFood concessions company to lay off 550 in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The food concessions provider for Kauffman Stadium and the Kansas City Convention Center has announced it will lay off more than 550 workers at both venues. The Kansas City Star reports that food services contractor Aramark recently notified state regulators of the layoffs, most of which will take place at
Continue Reading Missouri submits draft plan for issuing coronavirus vaccine
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri plans to make health care workers the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. A draft plan submitted by the state to federal authorities says the vaccine will then be given to high-risk residents, such as the elderly and chronically sick, along with first responders and
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Former Fulton Housing Authority director arrested on suspicion of burglary, stealing
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say they have arrested the former director of the Fulton Housing Authority on suspicion of burglary, stealing and trespassing after he kicked tenants out and changed the locks. The Fulton Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested William C. Garrett, 43, of Fulton, on Wednesday on suspicion of
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Jefferson City shooting suspect arrested in St. Louis area
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suspected of a shooting at a Break Time gas station has been arrested in suburban St. Louis, the Jefferson City Police Department said Wednesday. Hazelwood police told JCPD on Tuesday night that its officers had arrested Xavies Parks, 25. Parks was brought back to Jefferson City and treated for
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Columbia teen arrested after chase ends in crash
A Columbia teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a police chase ended with a crash.
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Missouri highway patrol investigating political hoax text
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has opened an investigation looking into a recent fake text that said a Mid-Missouri state senator was stepping away from politics.
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Driver and two juveniles taken to Columbia hospital after wreck in Callaway County
Officials say the crash occurred as truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and became airborne.
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Oct. 9 fire in Fulton causes $34,500 in damage to residence
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) More details are released about a fire that damaged a Fulton home. According to the report from the Fulton Fire Department, the overnight house fire in 200 block of NE Eighth street caused $34,500 in damage. No one was hurt. A nearby building, two homes, and two vehicles were also damaged by
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Mendon man arrested after child allegedly injured in his care
MENDON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mendon man is arrested earlier this week after a 10-year-old child was allegedly injured in his care. According to court records, Buck Moffitt is charged with two counts of armed criminal action, endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect of a child after an incident on Oct. 10.
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Mizzou football returns from bye week to face Kentucky
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will return to action on Saturday against Kentucky. The Tigers and Wildcats will kickoff from Faurot Field at 3 p.m. Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz held his weekly news conference on Tuesday. You can watch the full interview in the video player above. The Tigers are still 1-2
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‘Use caution:’ Police weigh risks, benefits of speed when responding to crime scenes
Two Columbia police patrol vehicles collided while responding to a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25.
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