COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with multiple felonies after he allegedly held up another man for $20 on Wednesday. Donzale Gaines, 58, was charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court date has not been scheduled.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Mid-Missourians sighed a breath of relief Wednesday, while others were filled with mixed emotions following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. “Most people assume like we’ve seen so many people celebrating and they’re just so happy…to be honest with you, I’m more of a cautious optimist because we’ve seen this
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The University of Missouri’s athletics department saw an 18% growth in revenue last school year, but still required $15 million in direct institutional support to cover its $15 million deficit.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Owners of the old Macy’s building in Columbia have applied for $5 million worth of work to host a new Trader Joe’s grocery store. The Kroenke Group — which owns the building at 201 North Stadium Blvd. — applied for a commercial building alteration permit on Monday with the City of Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite never opening its doors due to a failed fire inspection, multiple people say they have yet to receive a refund from Fear Fest Haunted House in Columbia. Columbia’s Fear Fest Haunted House made an official announcement on Oct. 31 stating that it was not possible to open this season and that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Cases of several viruses have increased in Mid-Missouri since the holidays wrapped up a few weeks ago. MU Health Care At MU Health Care facilities Dr. Laura Morris said they have seen an increase in visits for respiratory symptoms, infections and testing. Morris said the holidays did bring a couple viral infections
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When winter storms hit, the City of Columbia Public Works department’s primary focus is maintaining heavily-used and emergency routes first.
Once those roads are cleared, the department will shift its focus to residential streets.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of driving someone accused of murder away from a shooting scene pleaded guilty to a felony on Monday. Shannon Glasgow pleaded guilty to hindering a felony prosecution in Boone County. He was sentenced to 180 days and was given full credit for time served. Quanina Lakeitha Lambert, 34, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of a sidewalk on Ninth Street in Downtown Columbia will be closed early Friday. South Ninth Street will be closed between East Broadway and Cherry Street from 4-10 a.m. Friday, a press release from the City of Columbia says. Pedestrian barricades will be installed at both ends of the closure
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe said having a mentor played a large role in his success in taking over the governor’s mansion. During his inauguration speech on Monday, Kehoe said his mentor Dave Sinclair helped teach him about the importance of building relationships, having values and relying on his faith. Kehoe said he believes
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two contested races will occur in the April 8 election in Columbia. Three races will occur in the April 8 election: Mayor, Ward 3 and Ward 4. The deadline to file was 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Ron Graves and incumbent Nick Foster have filed for the Ward 4 race, according to City Clerk Sheela Amin.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is working to keep teachers in their profession. The department recently launched the state’s first “Teacher recruitment and retention playbook,” aimed at improving the retention rate for high-quality teachers within the state. According to a release from DESE, the playbook was created from data
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education unanimously approved a representative from the board to vote in favor of a tax abatement project for an electric plant during Monday night’s meeting. Prior to the meeting, the district’s financial committee recommended that the board vote in favor of a Chapter 100 bond project, for Schneider
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are 22 applicants for the open superintendent position at Columbia Public Schools, the Missouri Schools Boards’ Association shared during a presentation at Monday Night’s Board of Education meeting. CPS has been in search of a new superintendent since the district announced in November that Brian Yearwood would step down. The district
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with two felonies on Monday after he was accused of attacking another man with a baseball bat on Jan. 7 in Central Columbia. Reco Lomax, 42, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. A court date has not been set. He is being held at the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A candidate in the Columbia Board of Education race has withdrawn her candidacy. Jessica Chambers, who filed to run on Dec. 31, withdrew her application after the deadline, according to an email from Columbia Public Schools spokesperson Michelle Baumstark. Candidates can withdraw until the Board votes on the ballot language. Three candidates
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and some city services will be impacted, a Monday release from the city says. Curbside trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday and all pickup will be delayed one day for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some local shelters were faced with an increase in guests as bitter cold temperatures took over Mid-Missouri last week. According to a social media post from Turning Point, the shelter will operate an emergency overnight shelter on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in response to freezing temperatures.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri law enforcement officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for “snow missiles” or “snow mattresses,” in the midst of winter weather in the state. “What happens is after it snows or the ice storm, it builds up and has a tendency to, to melt a little bit and refreeze,”
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Columbia Public Works said plow drivers have 65 percent of city roads “passable” for drivers as of Saturday morning. A Saturday morning news release said that a 31-person crew worked that morning to plow residential streets. The city had previously said a 20-person crew would relieve the personnel working on Friday
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