Thousands in eastern Mid-Missouri without power
Thousands of Ameren customers in the eastern portion of Mid-Missouri were without power Friday afternoon.
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Columbia community leader dies, annual Thanksgiving meal to continue
A release from Almeta Crayton Community Programs said Kentrell Minton, 37, passed away Wednesday night from health complications.
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Authorities investigating after body found in Missouri lake
Authorities are investigating after two fishermen found a body in a Kansas City-area lake.
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Governor expands special session to include liability protections
The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.
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Audrain County man arrested after a crash Wednesday afternoon
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety arrested a man Wednesday after a wreck at the intersection of North Clark and Perry Street. According to the Audrain County probable cause statement, Kimmie Watts was following a vehicle and began rear-ending it causing the victim’s car and his car to crash. According to officers, Watts appeared confused
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Jefferson City man arrested and charged after Wednesday incident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon following a report of kidnapping and harassment. According to court documents, Christopher McCombs is alleged to have held the victim against their will and harrassing the victim because he thought the victim provided information against him. The victim told police that McCombs assault
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Traffic stop leads to drug and weapons charges
MILLER COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway trooper pulled over a vehicle on Missouri 52 highway leading to one count of drug possession and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Trooper Fick writes in the probable cause statement that the driver, Brian Rulo, of Rocky Mount, seemed nervous and began sweating during
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University of Missouri going online after Thanksgiving
MU leaders made the announcement Thursday in a message to the campus. Classes will continue online for the three weeks after the holiday break.
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Camdenton woman charged in July 2020 wreck
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County woman is charged on multiple counts after a July 2, 2020 wreck on Missouri 7 Highway. According to court documents, Ashley Menke was the driver of a vehicle that pulled in front of another vehicle just before 7 a.m. During the investigation into the crash, the trooper found a
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Boone County Sheriff’s department looking for April 2019 shooting suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents reveal that Boone County Sheriff’s department has a suspect in an April 3, 2019 shooting. According to court documents, Qur’an Williams pointed a gun at the victim and shot the victim once in the abdomen area. The victim was able to finally identify the suspect after a family member showed
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Details revealed in court documents about Camdenton assault that sent an elderly man to Columbia hospital
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach man faces multiple felonies after Camden County Sheriff’s deputies say an elderly man was seriously injured. Michael Barker, 28, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, stealing and fourth-degree assault of a special victim. According to a Camden County probable cause statement, Barker called dispatch and said “he had
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Second man charged with stealing $30,000 in Callaway County burglary
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man is charged after a burglary at a Holts Summit residence after allegedly taking $30,000 during a burglary according to court documents. According to court documents, Colton Birdno is accused of burglarizing the home of a safe that had $30,000 cash and a folder with deeds and titles in
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Camden County probable cause statement reveals details on rape and domestic assault case
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents reveal more information into the investigation of a Camdenton man that is charged with rape and domestic assault. According to a Camden County Sheriff’s Department release, deputies began investigating the sexual and domestic assault Monday. In the probable cause statement, the victim told deputies that she woke up in Michael
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mizzou to host Braggin’ Rights game after coin flip goes MU’s way
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team will host Illinois on Saturday, Dec. 12 thanks to a favorable coin flip on Thursday night. Watch: #Mizzou wins the coin flip over Illinois and the Tigers will host the #BragginRights game on Saturday, Dec. 12. pic.twitter.com/O06upmc6gd— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) November 13, 2020 Due to COVID-19 concerns –
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Columbia businesses talk about impacts of Mizzou going virtual after Thanksgiving break
The President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick said there could be a number of impacts on the business community including staffing issues and sales loss.
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Police: Man claims he was headed to kill former U.S. senator
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police say a man who claimed he was headed to Missouri to kill former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill was arrested in Utah. According to court documents, George William Stahl of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, made several threats against McCaskill and told authorities that he was going to kill her. Utah Highway
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Columbia Public Schools, Boone County health officials question new COVID-19 school guidance
New state guidance that loosens quarantine rules for school students would come with difficulties in Columbia Public Schools, the district’s top official said Thursday.
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Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers
The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.
Continue Reading Jefferson City police: Man crawls, then limps from car after chase
A man crashed his car and crawled out of it as he was being pursued by officers Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Police Department said.
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