Boone County Office Of Emergency Management seeks comment on proposed 2022-2024 strategic plan
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is seeking public input on the strategic plan for the years of 2022 to 2024.
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Meeting scheduled for discussion on Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility is seeking public feedback on the proposed recycling drop-off center at the intersection of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive.
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Judge orders bond investigation for man accused in Columbia kidnapping
The Fayette woman was driving Thursday on Interstate 70 and pulled over at the Drury Inn off the Stadium Boulevard exit, according to a probable cause statement. William J. Pope, 40, jumped into the driver’s seat after she got out to inspect her car and took her for an unwanted ride, the statement says. Pope returned to the Drury Inn after the woman’s father yelled at him over the phone, police say.
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Columbia man to be sentenced for role in West Broadway shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is set to be sentenced Monday for his role in a shooting along West Broadway in May. Dequan Hughes, 22, was found guilty of second-degree assault and armed criminal action in early October. Dequan Hughes After being found guilty of both charges, the jury recommended a total of three
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Columbia Police find replica shell casings after Sunday morning shooting
The Columbia Police Department said it located at least four shell casings, after responding to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday Morning.
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Columbia organizations give away hundreds of free turkeys, prepare for Thanksgiving meal
Five days away from Thanksgiving, volunteers passed out hundreds of boxes filled with turkeys, stuffing, green beans and all the other holiday favorites to a line of cars wrapped around the Parkade Plaza off Business Loop.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: 7 million COVID-19 vaccines given out across Missouri
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.1% on Saturday. An additional 1,410 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 728,912. There have also been 163,434 probable antigen test results being positive, with 500 added Saturday. Six new deaths were
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Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot
Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.
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“Massive damage” from house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department was seen battling a house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia on Saturday morning. 10 fire trucks and cars, one medical vehicle and multiple Columbia Police Department cars responded to the 700 block of Wilkes Blvd. around 1:35 a.m. Police and Fire Dept. at scene of house fire
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University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers urging university to stop the demolition of Manor House Apartments
The University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers is speaking up about Mizzous’s decision to demolish Manor House Apartments.
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Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the
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Renick attorney wants informant left out of Montgomery County murder trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys for the woman accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder want the man she allegedly confessed to left out of trial. Lynlee Renick’s team wants to keep Brandon Blackwell from testifying at her murder trial. The trial is set to start on Dec. 6 in Boone County. Attorney Tim
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More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season
The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.
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New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022
The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.
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Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.
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Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility
The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.
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State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they
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Police respond to central Columbia gas station Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a gas station in central Columbia early on Friday morning. An ABC 17 News crew saw three Columbia Police Department cruisers parked outside of the PetroMart on North College Avenue around 5:40 a.m. All of the vehicles had their emergency lights off. At least one police officer appeared to
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Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City
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MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget
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