Columbia announces extension of lunch programs over the summer for students
Students across Columbia Public Schools will head out Tuesday afternoon for summer break.
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Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial
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MUPD has new online portal for public comments
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has announced – in a Tuesday press release — a new public comment portal. The portal is part of a new standard required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, according to the release. Feedback made through the portal will go directly to CALEA. The
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Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal
One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.
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One hurt in shooting in south Columbia neighborhood
Police are investigating a shooting in south Columbia after officers were called to a robbery.
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Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia
Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.
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New witness added in trial of Columbia man accused of killing wife in 2006
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers are interviewing witnesses to prepare for a jury trial against a Columbia man who is accused of killing his wife in 2006. Keith Comfort, 41, is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Comfort in 2019 allegedly admitted to police
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you enjoy Columbia summers?
Life slows down a little in Columbia in the summer.
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One of three people charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death is in Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was allegedly involved in a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death is now in the Boone County Jail. Nicholas B. Grathwohl, of Columbia is charged with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26 2021 death of a person who name is redacted in court documents. Grathwohl was booked
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Over 1,300 seniors graduate from Columbia Public Schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of 2023 seniors graduated across Columbia over the weekend. Through four different high school ceremonies, over 1,300 students crossed the stage to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Frederick Douglass High School graduated Friday morning at the Missouri Theatre. David H. Hickman High School’s graduation followed later that night at Mizzou Arena. The
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Reports show CPD responded to over 140 calls at Claudell Lane since January; property managers looking to work with police
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a shots-fired incident Thursday evening on Claudell Lane at the Columbia Square apartments. Just last Thursday, another shots-fired call was reported on the same street. With the latest incidents included, the Columbia Police Department six-hour dispatch log shows police have responded to 148 calls on Claudell Lane so far
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Shangri-La files labor lawsuits against union, withdraws one
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of unfair labor lawsuits were filed against an area union as workers from a dispensary continue to stay on strike. Both were filed on Wednesday, according to the National Labor Relations Board. Lawsuits include Point Management, LLC (which has been listed as doing business as Shangri-La) and UFCW Local 655.
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Two dogs die in Columbia house fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No people were hurt in a house fire Friday night in the 2200 block of Bluff Pointe Drive, but two dogs were killed, according to Columbia Fire Department officials. The cause of the fire has not been determined. A Columbia fire official said the fire is under control, but the department is
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CPS graduations kick off; Douglass High School students graduate Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Graduations have started for Columbia Public Schools, with Douglass High School being the first on Friday morning Students and families were in attendance at the Missouri Theatre. Hickman High School held its graduation Friday night at Mizzou Arena. Rock Bridge and Battle high schools will hold their graduations Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Battle’s
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Columbia recycling suspension could lead to overflows at drop-off spots
The city announced on Wednesday that it would be temporarily canceling curbside recycling for the next month, due to an ongoing staffing shortage.Â
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Columbia man charged with domestic assault after allegedly punching woman in face several times
COLUMBIA, Mo. A Columbia man is charged with first-degree domestic assault after allegedly punching a woman in the face about a dozen times and threatening to kill her. Isom Roberts, 33, had an initial court appearance set for Friday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Police were called to a
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Three charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged three people with murder and another with drug distribution in connection with a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death, according to court records. Jonathan G. Shelley, Nicholas Grathwohl and Jeanne M. Hovis, all of Columbia, were charged this week with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26, 2021
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Garage destroyed, house damaged in west Columbia fire
A fire destroyed an attached garage and damaged a home in west Columbia late Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will MU’s new tuition structure help students and families?
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved new tuition rates Thursday, including a plan that creates “plateaus,” or flat rates per hour, for full-time undergraduates.
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Man in custody, shell casings found after CPD responds to shots-fired call on Claudell Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen Thursday on Claudell Lane at Columbia Square Apartments in Columbia. A Columbia police sergeant told ABC 17 News that police responded to multiple calls of shots fired. Police have one man in custody. Several shell casings were found in the area and property damage was observed
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