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RECALL ROUNDUP: Boar’s Head deli meats, Tesla vehicles and wall mirrors recalled

August 1, 2024 11:47 AM Erika McGuire

Deli meat company Boar’s Head has expanded its recall of an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to eat deli meats and poultry.

Fire at Orr Street Studios ruled accidental, report states

July 31, 2024 7:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A July 21 fire at Orr Street Studios in Columbia was started unintentionally, according to a fire incident report. The fire has since left the business closed. A sign posted on the door of the business on Wednesday showed it was still closed. The fire incident report claims $110,00 of contents and

Groundbreaking ceremony for ARPA-funded Habitat for Humanity homes held Wednesday

July 31, 2024 5:45 AM Reagan Phillips, Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to build Habitat for Humanity homes in Columbia that are funded by American Rescue Plan Act grants. The groundbreaking took place at 3909 Brown Station Road. ARPA funds will be used to build five homes in the Boone Prairie Subdivision. Five families will

Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit of MU student in case of woman accused of stabbing, burning body

July 31, 2024 7:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit of a University of Missouri student who was found dead at the residence of a woman accused of stabbing him and burning the body. The mother of Samuel Clemons, Jennifer Riley, filed the wrongful death petition against on Feb. 2. The lawsuit

New electric buses are on the road in Columbia with more on the way

July 31, 2024 11:02 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia has three new electric city buses on routes this summer, with three more getting ready to hit the road.

Police respond to Clark Lane mobile home park after shots were fired

July 31, 2024 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

Editor’s note: Arrest information was added on Thursday after the Columbia Police Department sent an updated press release. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded on Wednesday at a mobile home park in the 3900 block of Clark Lane after shots were fired. The Columbia Police Department wrote on its social media that “At approximately 3:05

Columbia Police Department asks for community feedback on Flock camera system

July 31, 2024 5:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has announced several public meetings to get the community’s feedback on the possible use of Flock cameras. CPD has previously suggested using a camera system in Columbia called Fusus, which the City Council rejected following community pushback at a November 2022 council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against

Officials warn of heat exhaustion, heat stroke while exercising during heat wave

July 30, 2024 7:43 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)This is a week has an alert for excessive heat warning through Thursday with heat index being more than 105 degrees each day according to ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. Dr. Chris Sampson — and emergency room doctor at University Hospital — warned that dizziness, nausea and a racing heart are initial signs

Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout

July 30, 2024 2:35 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Boone and Cole counties are each preparing for more than a quarter of registered voters to cast ballots in the primary next month.

Woman accused of killing MU student, burning body still has not been evaluated by Department of Mental Health

July 30, 2024 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner, Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of stabbing a University of Missouri student to death and burning the body in 2023 is still awaiting an evaluation from the Department of Mental Health. A hearing for Emma Adams, 22, was held on Tuesday. She is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical

Boone County man charged after allegedly strangling woman during assault

July 30, 2024 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man was charged with first-degree domestic assault on Tuesday after he allegedly strangled a woman during an attack on Thursday. Michael Tyrone Richardson, 57, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 12:42 a.m. Tuesday and is being held without bond. A court date has not been set. According

Columbia to take public input on water rate increase at Aug. 5 City Council meeting

July 30, 2024 2:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is proposing an increase to water rates in the for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The city will take public input during its City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, a Tuesday press release from the city says. If the rates are approved, customers will

KidSmart and Ameren Missouri donate school supplies to hundreds of Mid-Missouri teachers

July 30, 2024 5:25 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Marie Moyer

Ameren Missouri teamed up with a non-profit charity Tuesday to give school supplies to scores of Mid-Missouri teachers.

Man found guilty of murder in woman’s death in October 2022 sentenced to life in prison

July 29, 2024 3:20 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty of murder in May was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Jessie Williams, 33, was found guilty by a jury on May 16 of second-degree murder in the October 2022 death of Kaylen Schmit. He is accused of pushing Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near

Public safety, social services among highlights of next City of Columbia budget

July 29, 2024 7:54 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a work session on Monday to continue discussions about its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. During the city’s budget address last week, the city cited infrastructure, housing social services and public safety as its biggest priorities. The proposed budget for 2025 comes in at a $21 million

Man causes West Broadway Gerbes to go on lockdown after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot everyone’

July 29, 2024 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with two felonies after he caused a Columbia grocery store to go on lockdown on Monday morning. John Linzie, 45, was charged with first-degree making a terroristic threat and first-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $10,000 bond. A court

City of Columbia to hold work session Monday for fiscal year 2025 budget

July 29, 2024 5:23 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be holding a work session meeting Monday to continue discussions about its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Columbia residents were encouraged to attend last week’s budget message where the city discussed several priorities including infrastructure, housing and public safety. Monday’s work session will be open to

Columbia welcomes Black-owned beauty supply store

July 27, 2024 6:53 PM Euphenie Andre

According to the Black-Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA), less than 5% of beauty supply stores in the country are owned and operated by African Americans. However, that number increased after Sarah Brown opened her shop The Beauty Trap in Columbia.

Local nonprofit hosts back-to-school event, gives out free school supplies and backpacks

July 27, 2024 8:22 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community, a local non-profit organization, hosted a back-to-school edition event on Saturday. The event aimed to empower local residents by providing positive programming and a supportive atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the distribution of free backpacks and school supplies to children and families in the area who may

Two Columbia businesses selected in Missouri’s cannabis license lottery

July 26, 2024 7:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation completed its second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses this week, and two Columbia businesses made the cut. The DCR received more than 2,000 applicants during its second application window, which ran from April 15-29. A random lottery was conducted on June 4th with the winners being announced