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City of Columbia hosts recycling drop-off event Saturday

June 13, 2026 7:29 AM Marie Moyer

Columbia residents will be able to drop off glass and other recyclables Saturday during a city recycling drop-off event.

Planning and Zoning commission does not recommend Rock Quarry student housing complex after pushback from residents

June 12, 2026 6:12 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A proposed apartment complex in south Columbia drew significant public attention at Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where traffic concerns dominated the discussion and ultimately led to a stalled outcome. The property, which is currently unaddressed, was located about 350 feet north of the end of Gray Oak Drive. Developers asked

Confirmed black bear sightings in south Columbia

June 12, 2026 3:52 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a black bear sighting in Columbia after receiving reports on Sunday and again Thursday night. Nate Bowersock, a department black bear expert, said a black bear was spotted Sunday night on Silvey Street, followed by a sighting near the Planet Fitness on East Nifong Boulevard on

MSHP targets I-70 work zone crashes after 25 collisions in Columbia since May 1

June 12, 2026 3:45 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Tthe Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert following a string of recent crashes near Columbia. Columbia Fire and Rescue Dispatch logs show 25 collisions have occurred in construction zones on Interstate 70 in the city since May 1, six of which occurred this week. Lairyn McGregor, a Missouri

Suspect takes plea deal in Columbia McDonald’s drive-thru killing

June 12, 2026 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man originally charged with murder in a deadly shooting in the drive-thru of a Columbia McDonald’s was sentenced to prison Thursday. Correy Greene, 36, pleaded guilty to illegal transfer of a weapon and illegal gun possession in the 2020 shooting death of Marqukis Hayes at a McDonald’s on Clark Lane in

Man charged in 2024 Columbia shooting case set to face new judge

June 12, 2026 5:49 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting in Columbia will be in front of a new judge at the Boone County Courthouse Friday afternoon. Jordan Brantley will be in the courtroom at 1:30 p.m. for a status hearing. Brantley is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree murder and armed criminal

Proposed apartment complex would involve tearing down University Place Apartments, other nearby buildings

June 11, 2026 3:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A major redevelopment project could reshape downtown Columbia and replace several existing buildings near the University of Missouri’s campus. Developers asked the Planning and Zonning Comission during at Thursday night’s meeting to rezone property between Paquin Street and College Avenue to make way for a new apartment complex called “Theory Sterling Mizzou.”

Columbia violence prevention consultant breaks down ongoing work

June 11, 2026 12:15 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) The National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform provided updates on the progress of the ongoing work to prevent violence around the City of Columbia. The group was contracted in early January to explore ways the city can curb violent crime. Since the NICJRs contract started the group has been working on 2

Mizzou Athletics announces new concessions vendor

June 11, 2026 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics will have a new concessions vendor this upcoming school year for all of its sports and athletic venues. The athletic department announced in a Thursday morning press release that it has picked Sodexo Live! as its new hospitality partner. The release from MU claims Sodexo will use local food partners.

Columbia Fourth Ward candidate juggles being a lobbyist, running for office

June 11, 2026 11:56 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Fourth Ward city council candidate is running for office while continuing her work as a lobbyist, creating an extra challenge for funding her campaign. Missouri law prohibits a candidate from creating or maintaining a candidate committee if they’re a lobbyist. However, a new law that takes effect at the end

Columbia P&Z Commission to potential discuss housing projects

June 11, 2026 6:09 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission is set to meet Thursday night to discuss a potential housing project near the University of Missouri campus and another on the south side of town. The first development up for discussion will be “The Retreat at Columbia,” located 350 feet north of Gray Oak Drive.

Public input meeting held on Columbia’s proposed irrigation ordinance

June 10, 2026 8:02 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents had an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed irrigation ordinance Wednesday night that city officials say is necessary to manage growing water demands. A public hearing was held at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where City of Columbia Utilities officials presented details of the ordinance to 13 residents in

Columbia bars prep for World Cup with extended hours and ‘Adopt a Team’ initiative

June 10, 2026 6:21 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the World Cup kicks off on Thursday, soccer fans in Columbia will have an extra hour to celebrate in select bars. Last year, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 1041, allowing bars to remain operational for up to 23 hours a day during the World Cup. However, the Columbia City Council

Woman gets probation in Boone County embezzlement case

June 9, 2026 2:18 PM Ryan Shiner, Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was sentenced last month in a Cooper County embezzlement case was sentenced to probation in her Boone County case on Friday. Both cases make a combined total of over $63,000 of stolen funds. Jennifer Waibel, 53, of Boonville, pleaded guilty on Friday in her Boone County case to stealing

Power restored to more than 100 Columbia electric customers

June 9, 2026 8:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of power outages left 111 electric customers without power in Columbia on Tuesday evening. Both of the outages occurred in the central part of the city. One that affected 73 customers was reported at 7:24 p.m. near the corner of West Worley Street and Banks Avenue, while a second one

Columbia woman pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

June 9, 2026 6:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman who worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of wire fraud, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Lakeysha Day, 45, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $20,000 from a Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2021. A sentencing hearing

Mizzou Arena floor replacement to cost $907,500

June 9, 2026 6:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The floor replacement at Mizzou Arena will cost the University of Missouri $907,500, according to the contract for the winning bid. The contract – which was obtained by ABC 17 News on Tuesday through a records request – was awarded to and signed by Reinhardt Construction LLC on Feb. 17, 2026. The

Woman charged with murder in MU student’s death to remain committed to Department of Mental Health, has hearing set for January 2027

June 9, 2026 4:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who is accused of killing a University of Missouri student and burning his body in 2023 is still not mentally fit to stand trial, according court documents filed on Monday. Emma Adams, 24, of Columbia, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for deadly shooting from February 2025

June 9, 2026 3:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced on Monday after he pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in a February 2025 shooting. Terrell Fields pleaded guilty on Monday to unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence and stealing a gun. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He had been

Columbia Board of Education passes 2026-27 budget

June 8, 2026 10:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education unanimously passed the 2026-27 budget at its meeting on Monday evening. Previous reporting and a presentation from the district show the operating budget projects $309.8 million in revenue compared with $321.5 million in expenditures, resulting in a planned use of approximately $11.7 million in reserves. Healthcare costs