Witness describes crash on I-70 that killed assistant fire chief
On Wednesday morning, several people stopped to help direct traffic on the first crash involving a box truck on westbound I-70.
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Fire district official killed in Interstate 70 crash in Boone County
The district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.
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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day marks heightened struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues
The vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.
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At-home COVID-19 tests hard to come by at local pharmacies, but President Biden says that will change soon
The White House intends to distribute 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans starting in January, which is enough to cover the entire U.S. population with at least one test.
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Columbia College names new dean of School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College has named Dr. Jennifer Jewell as the next dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) following a nationwide search. Dr. Jewell will assume the position on July 1, 2022, and Dr. Sandra Hamar will continue to serve as interim dean of HASS until then. “Dr. Jewell’s
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Time is running out to ship gifts before Christmas
Christmas is four days away and some are still working to ship their last-minute gifts. For some delivery companies, it’s peak season, creating challenges for getting those packages delivered before the holiday.
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Columbia residents express frustrations over solid waste temp workers’ lack of benefits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At the Columbia City Council on Monday night, several people expressed their frustrations to the council members over the benefits and pay of temporary workers for Columbia’s Solid Waste. Charles Holden, a temporary worker for Columbia Solid Waste, said he’s worked for the city for around eight months. He asked the city
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Coronavirus test demand rises as cases trend up ahead of the holidays
COVID-19 case levels and hospitalizations are rising in Missouri as the holidays approach — part of a nationwide trend of increasing COVID infections.
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The effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages result in the closures of some downtown restaurants
After the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened staffing issues in the hospitality industry, some long-time downtown restaurants are closing.
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Columbia City Council promotes Seewood to city manager
The Columbia City Council unanimously chose De’Carlon Seewood as the next city manager, Mayor Brian Treece said in a news conference Monday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.
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Columbia City Council to discuss funding workforce development programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2 million of the $25 million American Rescue Plan Act funds that would address development inequalities that were exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City staff recommends funding three workforce development programs – MACC, Job Point,
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Columbia businesses see uptick in business due to graduation ceremonies
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Foot traffic in Downtown Columbia has picked up surrounding graduation ceremonies and hotels and restaurants in the area say they’re seeing an uptick in business. The University of Missouri, Columbia College and Stephens College all have graduation ceremonies this weekend and they are being held in-person, which is having a big impact
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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
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Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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Habitat for Humanity opens first home in new Columbia subdivision
Habitat plans to build 143 homes in the subdivision off Brown Station Road in Columbia to help ease the city’s affordable housing crunch. Show-Me Habitat for Humanity plans to work with local organizations and businesses to build the homes. The ribbon was cut on the first home in the Boone Prairie subdivision in a Friday afternoon event.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly 100 new coronavirus cases; omicron variant found in western Missouri sewage
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Boone County uses social media to find stolen property owners
The sheriff’s office Facebook page posted 11 photos that showed a range of hardware tools and a trailer. Various people were in the comment section of the post thanking the office for its work.Â
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Missouri Task Force 1 back in Columbia after Kentucky tornado assignment
“The team is in good spirits and proud to have been able to assist the citizens of Kentucky”, the Boone County Fire Protection District wrote in a Facebook post. The team is based at the fire district headquarters.
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Gasconade County school district to close Friday after TikTok threat challenge
School districts across Mid-Missouri say they’ve been made aware of a trend on social media app TikTok that challenges kids to threaten their schools.
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