THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County rescheduling mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday
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Compassionate release given to Columbia man incarcerated for marijuana and money-laundering felonies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for 23 years was given compassionate release today by a U.S. District Judge. Eric McCauley was sentenced in 2012 for marijuana and money-laundering felonies. In his order, Judge Stephen Bough stated, “Upon review of the record, the Court finds further incarceration is not needed to
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents about potential flooding of creeks and streams
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the National Weather Service out of St. Louis, to remind residents about the potential flooding of area creeks and streams. Forecasters are predicting four-plus inches of rain over the next 72 hours. Due to that prediction, officials report there is a
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Columbia Water and Light prepares for severe weather expected overnight
Columbia Water and Light advised residents in a Facebook post Thursday that expected severe weather could cause power outages in Columbia.
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UM Curators to vote on adding sign next to controversial Thomas Jefferson statue on campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators is set to vote Thursday on the addition of a contextualization sign to the University’s controversial Thomas Jefferson statue. Over the past few years, there have been calls to remove the Thomas Jefferson statue on Mizzou’s campus, but instead of removing the statue, a task force has
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Lineworkers preparing for strong winds ahead of possible severe storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some lineworkers across Mid-Missouri were working Wednesday to stabilize poles ahead of Thursday’s possible incoming storms. The Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of possible severe storms Thursday night and things like power lines are a major cause for concern in windy conditions. “We’re trying to get a split
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Driver dies after crash on Highway 63 closes part of Stadium Blvd. Wednesday afternoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police in Columbia confirmed one person was killed in a crash on Highway 63 near Stadium Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the driver, 39-year-old Wesley Griffith was not wearing his seat belt when he struck a median on Highway 63. Police say the car then vaulted off the overpass and landed
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Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating reports of shots fired north of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a shooting near north Creasy Springs and Sycamore Hills Road. According to a deputy on scene, two bullet holes were found at a home. Officials believe a third hole may be in the roof of the home. The homeowner reportedly heard three shots just after
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Motorcyclist fatalities and helmet-less deaths increase in 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, motorcyclist fatalities statewide have increased by 40% in 2021 and helmet-less deaths are up by nearly 800%. In August of last year, a law began in Missouri allowing licensed motorcyclists, 26 or older and with proof of health insurance, to ride without helmets. Cpt. Brian
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Ruptured gas line and fire damages residence on Sussex Drive in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a gas leak outside a residence on the 4700 block of Sussex Drive at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Once on scene, crews reported a fire in the yard had melted the siding on the house. Columbia Firefighters protecting a residence in the 4700 block of Sussex Drive
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases above 100 for first time since April 16
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Columbia to host targeted vaccination event as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic at Columbia’s food truck roundup Wednesday.
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Police: Shots fired in central Columbia; no one hurt
Police say officers found evidence of shots fired early Wednesday in central Columbia.
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Several Mid-Missouri schools get perfect scores on bus inspections
The highway patrol inspects buses at districts across the state yearly.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri to delay implementation of the Freshmen in Greek Housing policies and practices
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One person injured after a midday wreck at Paris Road and east Brown Station Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is recovering after a crash in Columbia this Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the intersection of Paris Road and east Brown Station Road around noon. Authorities say one vehicle t-boned into the other. Lanes were closed for a brief period of time while officers worked the crash.
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Columbia City Council approves extended deadline for new Broadway Hotel tower
The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 Monday night in favor of extending the deadline to complete construction for a second tower at the Broadway Hotel in downtown Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you lose power during the storms?
Storms Sunday night led to thousands of people in Columbia, Howard County and other areas losing power after high winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. Many were without power well into Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 16 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Highway KK blocked off due to transformer fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a downed power line and transformer fire in southwest Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative first reported an outage in the area around 9:38 p.m. and is currently affecting 77 customers. Boone Electric reports a tree in the line caused the damaged. The fire is reported to be
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