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The Broadway Diner in Columbia has handed out more than 8,000 free meals during the pandemic.

One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids

September 2, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.

Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order

September 1, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.

Harrisburg man gets three years in prison for role in nationwide marijuana ring

September 1, 2020 3:05 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and

CPS Nutrition Services works on plan for free and reduced-price lunch as school starts online

September 1, 2020 12:55 PM Riane Cleveland

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services is working on plans for the free and reduced-price lunch program for this school year. On Monday the Columbia Board of Education decided to begin the school year online-only as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said district staff are making sure they get

Columbia Public Schools online learning will have new structure compared to spring semester

September 1, 2020 12:39 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools officials say parents should expect a schedule Tuesday for what classes will be like after the school board’s decision to keep students out of school buildings during September.

Lightning to blame for Boone County power outage

September 1, 2020 8:20 AM Molly Stawinoga

Boone Electric Cooperative said a lightning strike was to blame for a Tuesday morning power outage that affected at least 850 customers.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks about decision to go virtual

September 1, 2020 2:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interviews with Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.

Columbia Board of Education decides to begin year online-only as COVID-19 case surge continues

August 31, 2020 12:57 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.

Columbia HR director set to retire

August 31, 2020 9:13 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in January.

Man charged after weekend shooting in downtown Columbia

August 31, 2020 6:57 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors charged a 30-year-old Columbia man in connection with a shooting that happened downtown over the weekend. Prosecutors charged Chad Thomas with assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, kidnapping and resisting arrest. Police said it happened around 12:41 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of

University of Missouri promises daily COVID-19 updates; petitioners call for more data

August 31, 2020 2:58 PM Riane Cleveland

The University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.

Families of special education students eager for more details on Columbia Public Schools fall classes

August 31, 2020 12:46 PM Zola Crowder

Families in Columbia with kids in special education have started an email campaign trying to get information about their children’s education plans.

Teachers and parents react to CPS possibly going fully online

August 30, 2020 6:52 PM Zola Crowder

This comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.

CPD investigating fatal four vehicle crash

August 30, 2020 11:24 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his

Crash blocks major central Columbia intersection

August 30, 2020 2:29 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle crash at the intersection of Stadium and Providence in Columbia caused traffic backups Sunday. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted right around 2 p.m. asking drivers to avoid the area. BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Stadium Blvd and Providence Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) August

CPS case rate spikes ahead of special session

August 30, 2020 8:41 AM Ben Fein

As The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.

Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63

August 29, 2020 10:46 PM Connor Hirsch

The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.

Boone County’s COVID-19 cases skyrocket over the weekend primarily in college-aged population

August 29, 2020 7:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.

Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested

August 29, 2020 2:50 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area

Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order

August 28, 2020 11:41 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.