Columbia City Council reviews study for potential new convention center in Columbia
The Columbia City Council will review a feasibility study for a convention center at its pre-council meeting Monday.
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Sandbag machines help Mid-Missouri step up flood-fighting ability
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chris Kelley remembers the hours he put in to filling sandbags during the flood of 1993. He and dozens of others held open bags and shoveled sand for days as the rising waters of the Missouri River creeped into Rocheport. Those volunteer numbers, though, dwindled over time as the flood continued. Kelley,
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Water main break leads to precautionary boil advisory in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 49 people are under a precautionary boil advisory following a water main break in northeast Columbia Sunday. According to a social media post from Columbia Water and Light, a water main break occurred at 505 North Wyatt Lane on Sunday, impacting 49 people. A precautionary boil advisory will follow, the post says.
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Local businesses see influx of customers during True/False Film Fest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local businesses tended to the final wave of customers as the True/False Film Festival 2025 comes to a close Sunday. According to previous reporting, 10,000 to 15,000 people were expected to visit Columbia for T/F. The Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau also considers the festival a big boost to business over the
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Pothole season arrives in mid-Missouri as warmer temperatures approach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation and City of Columbia Public Works crews are expecting more potholes, as warmed temperatures move into Mid-Missouri in the spring. According to MoDOT, March is normally the peak month for potholes. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said that potholes tend to form when temperatures fluctuate between
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Mass NOAA layoffs spark concerns among meteorologists, emergency officials
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of weather forecasters and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees were fired Thursday in the latest wave of cuts from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, sparking concern among local forecasters and emergency officials. The Associated Press reports that the cuts appear to be happening in two phases, with roughly 1,300
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Columbia man dies in crash on Route FF
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died Friday from injuries he suffered in a crash at the intersection of Route FF and North Cline Road in Boone County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the report, a 35-year-old man was driving a 2012 Nissan Sentra eastbound on Route
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Cause of Friday brush fire in Columbia not known
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a fire in a brush pile at Capen Park in Columbia on Friday is not known, according to an email from a Columbia Fire Department spokesperson. Crews were called to the park around 11:30 a.m. and found a brush pile with flames showing. The fire was contained by 1
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Columbia man charged with hindering felony prosecution in Fulton teen’s shooting death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged in Boone County in connection with a Fulton teenager’s shooting death last month. Treyvale Cain-Raybon was charged on Friday with hindering a felony prosecution. Court records show he was arrested and posted a $3,000 bond on Jan. 28. “Hindering prosecution is usually if you’re hiding somebody
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Murphy nets $182k in donations for Columbia mayoral race; outdraws Buffaloe, Heath by wide margin
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A staggering difference in donations have occurred in Columbia’s mayoral race, according to the reports submitted to the Missouri Ethics Commission on Thursday. Thursday’s filings were the reports campaigns submit 40 days before the election. This year’s municipal elections will be April 8.  A committee disclosure report for candidate Blair Murphy’s
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Recent plane crashes spark increase in air travel anxiety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In wake of recent plane crashes across the U.S., travelers are thinking twice when it comes to taking to the skies. The National Transportation Safety Board reports in 2025 there have been 117 plane crashes with 16 being deadly. The most recent was on Feb. 18 when a Delta Airlines plane crashed
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Columbia Public Schools names new superintendent
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools made an internal hire — a recent addition to the district — the new superintendent Thursday. Jeff Klein, the current chief academic officer at CPS, will be the head of the district in the 2025-26 academic year. He will replace Chris Belcher, a retired former CPS superintendent who returned
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Mother of Columbia man who died in November crash files wrongful death lawsuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorneys for a woman who was the mother of a man who died in a crash on South Providence Road in Columbia last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Tenney Putnam, of Buffalo, Missouri, has sued Ciairah Mason, of Columbia, in Ernest Putnam’s death on Nov. 14, 2024. The lawsuit –
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True/False Film Fest begins Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest begins on Thursdays and thousands are expected to attend for movies, live music performances, art tours and other events that will be taking place all throughout Columbia. The Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau expects around 10,000-15,000 people to visit Columbia for the True/False Film Fest. Ragtag Cinema reports already selling close
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Mizzou women’s basketball brings in $745,000 during 2023-24 athletic season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s women’s basketball program brought in $745,00 for the university during its previous athletic season. MU will now have to look for a new coach of its program, after head coach Robin Pingeton announced she’s stepping down after 15 seasons on Wednesday. While Pingeton and the team failed to
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Columbia Utilities to resume utility disconnections soon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Now that the weather is warming up, the City of Columbia Utilities department will soon start utility disconnections, according to a press release from the city. The city does not disconnect utilities for electric customer when the National Weather Service expects temperatures to drop below 32 degrees over a 24-hour period during
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Republicans continue efforts to stop abortion in Missouri as Columbia Planned Parenthood gets ready to offer procedure again
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Republicans are continuing their efforts to stop abortions in the state as the Columbia Planned Parenthood location is preparing to start the procedure again. Planned Parenthood will begin offering abortion care at its Columbia clinic on Monday, according to a Planned Parenthood Great Plains spokesperson. The clinic is currently offering appointments.
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North Carolina man found guilty of 1984 Columbia rape, assault asks for new trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A North Carolina man who was found guilty earlier this month of a rape and stabbing that occurred more than 40 years ago is asking for a new trial. James Wilson, 61, of Mooresville, North Carolina, was found guilty on Feb. 6 of forcible rape and first-degree assault. His sentencing is scheduled
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New district bus service to provide updates at Columbia BOE meeting Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education’s Long Range Planning Committee will hear updates regarding the district’s new bus service on Wednesday. The board approved a contract with DS Bus Line to provide transportation for the district earlier this month, and now the bus line is providing an update on its transition. According to
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Columbia Fire Department warns about lithium-ion battery safety risks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department advises being mindful when storing and using devices with lithium-ion batteries after two fires this month that were reportedly caused by them being overcharged and thrown away improperly. Batteries can be found in various everyday devices like toys, tablets electric vehicles, and vapes. On Saturday morning, Tiger Nutrition owner Sharon
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