Columbia staff shortage leads to loss of city services
The City of Columbia’s ongoing staff shortage is affecting residents, with municipal services being pulled back because of a lack of workers.
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MU Health Care warns of data breach; more than 700 medical records accessed by employee
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care posted on its website that an employee accessed health information in the electronic medical record “inappropriately.” MU Health said it learned about the incident on March 20. It said an investigation revealed the employee used EMR to access 736 medical records from July 2021-March 2023 without a verified HIPAA
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UM Board of Curators approves 2023-24 tuition rates with new structure
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a new tuition structure that will include set rates for undergraduates taking a full course load on the Columbia campus.
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce holds open house, gathers input from residents about I-70/Highway 63 connector
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, Columbia residents had the chance to provide suggestions to the city regarding improvements they would like to see to the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia during an open house. The City has proposed providing different features to enhance the design of the highway to create a more-attractive appearance, claiming it could
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Local organizations to hold job fair after the City of Columbia suspends curbside recycling due to staffing shortages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia along with other organizations will hold a job fair Thursday at Columbia Mall. According to organizers, the job fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon near H&M. Event information also say as many as 40 employers from different industries could be in attendance looking
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen the proposals for the Interstate 70/Highway 63 interchange?
You’d have a hard time finding anyone who enjoys driving where Interstate 70 and Highway 63 meet in Columbia.
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Survey reveals desire for building and maintaining affordable housing in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Included on the roster for Wednesday’s meeting– the results from a survey issued by the city in February. Residents were invited to fill out 11 questions asking about housing and development needs in the community. After 358
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Columbia man accused of mutilating dog found guilty of animal abuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 38-year-old Columbia man who was accused of mutilating his dog in 2022 was found guilty for animal abuse Wednesday. A jury found Brandon Harris guilty of animal abuse. His sentencing is expected to occur in June, according to Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Susan Boresi. He is being held at the
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Grand jury indictment results in more charges for man accused of child sex crimes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indictment on Friday resulted in more charges being filed against a Columbia man who was already accused of statutory rape. William Lee Nichols, 51, is now charged with child enticement, three counts of child pornography possession, three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of statutory rape. Nichols
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Boone County announces online marriage license application
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has announced a new online service for couples wishing to apply for a marriage license, according to a press release. Couples can now fill out an online application prior to visiting the Recorder’s office to complete the application process. Previously, all applications were completed in person. Couples can apply for
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Columbia makes ARPA application records more transparent
The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.
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Columbia household hazardous waste collection canceled June 3; May 20 and June 17 still on as scheduled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste has canceled its household hazardous waste drop-off event set for June 3, according to a press release from the City. Household Hazardous Waste collections set for May 20 and June 17 will still be held. The press release stated the event was canceled so staff could focus on residential
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Fired workers picket Shangri-La dispensary in south Columbia
Fired Shangri-La employees were on the picket line Tuesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did CPD officers use excessive force against Lee Martin?
Columbia police have been dealing with the fallout from a video that shows officers using force while arresting a man outside a downtown bar.
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Columbia Solid Waste addresses canceled recycling routes last week, overflowed bins at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, the City of Columbia Solid Waste met to discuss a recycling study and gave an update on its Recycling and Waste Diversion program. This came right after recycling pick-up was put on hold twice last week. The City says it had to cancel recycling pickup on Wednesday and Friday because of a staffing
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Man charged in relation to Plush Lounge parking lot shooting now charged with murder
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Samuel Lee Moss has now been charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the May 7 shooting that left one dead and four others hurt. The 26-year-old is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal, two counts of unlawful gun possession and unlawful use of a weapon. He is
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MoDOT announces lane closures on Rocheport Bridge this week
ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media that there will be intermittent lane closures on the Rocheport Bridge on Interstate 70 this week. The closures will occur day and night in the left lanes heading in both directions, according to the post. ALERT!I-70 Rocheport BridgeDay & night this week,
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Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight
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City of Columbia spokeswoman: Internal Affairs investigation on two CPD officers will end
Columbia’s police chief will not discuss an Internal Affairs investigation into two officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar earlier this month will be affected by those officers’ resignations.
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CPS to hold graduations this weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Graduations will be held this weekend for all four high schools in the Columbia Public Schools district. A CPS spokesperson said in a release that 1,331 students in total will be graduating on Friday and Saturday. The graduation schedule includes: Douglass High School: 10 a.m. Friday at the Missouri Theatre. Hickman High
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