Columbia Archives

Grand jury indicts eight in MU fraternity hazing case

September 26, 2022 3:44 PM Leila Mitchell

A Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity brothers in an alleged hazing that left a University of Missouri freshman pledge unable to speak or walk.

North County High School issues apology following livestream comments about Battle

September 26, 2022 6:00 PM Ryan Shiner

Officials at North County High School are apologizing for comments made by a student about Battle athletes after a live video stream of a Friday football game.

Columbia to host ceremony Tuesday for groundbreaking of new fire station

September 26, 2022 5:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new fire station. The ceremony for Fire Station No. 11 will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday at 6909 Scott Blvd. A press release stated speakers for the event will include: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer and Acting Fire Chief Clayton

Three department heads to be sworn in at Columbia City Council meeting

September 26, 2022 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia’s new permanent public works director is among several hires for high-ranking city jobs who will be sworn in on Oct. 3.

Columbia woman charged with threatening house with children inside

September 26, 2022 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia woman was charged Friday with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action for allegedly pointing a gun at a building with children inside.

Columbia man accused of exposing himself in children’s section of library faces charges

September 26, 2022 11:36 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia man accused of exposing himself in the children’s section of a library now faces charges.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

MU Health Care works to prevent cancer with Siteman Cancer Center collaboration

September 25, 2022 8:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia is now collaborating with Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis with the goal of preventing cancer and strengthening cancer research. Both centers have access to cancer research and resources that will benefit each other in the fight to cure cancer. Many rural areas in the state do

Small fire at LongHorn Steakhouse Sunday evening

September 25, 2022 6:40 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department responded to a small fire at LongHorn Steakhouse on Conley Road Sunday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Columbia Fire was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at the chain restaurant. ABC 17 crews on scene saw multiple fire trucks. The scene was clear shortly after fire crews arrival. ABC

Mid-Missouri PrideFest to host inaugural parade in Columbia

September 25, 2022 5:23 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will

Columbia Police Department recruits through open house

September 24, 2022 4:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department invited the community to an open house event at their regional training center at 5001 Meyer Industrial Drive on Saturday. The event was a part of CPD’s ongoing recruitment drive to fill 21 open positions at the department. “This is not only a prime recruiting opportunity, but also a great chance

Columbia water treatment plant overdue for upgrades

September 23, 2022 7:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s water treatment plant was built in 1970 and while it’s expanded since then, it has not been upgraded.

Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage

September 23, 2022 6:07 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.

American Cancer Society to Relay For Life of Boone County

September 23, 2022 9:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Cancer Society plans to hold its Relay For Life of Boone County in Columbia on Friday. The nonprofit organization that aims to increase support for cancer research and patient care will hold the event at the Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park from 5 to 10 p.m. Handicap and cancer survivor

Firefighters save cats from house fire overnight east of Columbia

September 23, 2022 7:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is hurt following a small house fire east of Columbia early Friday morning. Crews responded to the fire at a split-level home in the 5500 block of Pinehurst Lane around 4:20 a.m., according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. More than a dozen firefighters at the scene put