Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars
December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.
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Missouri Association of School Administrators brings up questions in DESE’s scoring methods
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its Annual Performance Report this week for Missouri schools, and some administrators are questioning the scoring system. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program, referred to as MSIP, to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. This is the second year
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Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.
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Belle City Hall searched by Maries County Sheriff, mayor is ‘sole person of interest’
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant was executed at Belle City Hall on Wednesday and the Maries County Sheriff says Mayor Daryl White is the sole person of interest. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman told ABC 17 News that his office received a report about items stolen and obtained a search warrant for financial records
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Woman dies after Jefferson City crash
Jefferson City police say an Osage County woman died at a hospital after she crashed Tuesday night.
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Police arrest suspect in Columbia storage fire
A Columbia woman has been charged with setting a fire that ripped through a storage unit last week.
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Doyle picked as new Fulton director of administration
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Courtney Doyle is the City of Fulton’s new director of administration, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The release states that Doyle was appointed to the position by the Fulton City Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Doyle was named the interim director in July after Renee Tyler was fired
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Crane says he won’t seek reelection as circuit judge; Republican Osete enters race
Crane, who sits on Division 3 of the 13th Judicial Circuit, was elected Boone County prosecuting attorney in 1993 before winning election as judge in 2006. He has sat on the bench ever since.
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Five Missouri children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches
The department didn’t identify the children but said the cases were found as part of the FDA’s investigation that started Nov. 2.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more workers have paid family and medical leave?
The Columbia City Council voted Monday to give its employees six weeks of paid medical and family leave.
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Salvation Army of Columbia holds toy-distribution event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia held its annual toy-store event on Tuesday. This was the third year families were able pick which toys or clothes they would like, instead of it being pre-chosen for them. A spokesperson for the organization estimates nearly 300 families will be helped this year. “Our goal in this event
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Two men accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of items from Sedalia storage units
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of items from a Sedalia storage unit earlier this month. One of the men — Jordon Durland, 23, of Sedalia – was arrested and charged with three counts of second-degree burglary. He is being held at the Pettis County Jail on a
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DBRL Board approves agreement with union after initially asking for amendment on wages
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees approved an agreement with union workers on Tuesday after holding a public vote over Zoom. The agreement is the same one the DBRL Board returned on Friday. The Board had requested an amendment to the section of the contract regarding wages. The vote officially
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in second year of scoring model
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its 2023 Annual Performance Report of Missouri schools on Monday. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. Columbia Public Schools scored a 70.1% and Jefferson City School District scored 76.7%. A district’s Annual
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Recall petition for Columbia Councilman Nick Knoth submitted to city
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia received a recall petition from residents for Ward 1 Councilman Nick Knoth, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. Amin told ABC 17 News that the petition is being reviewed to determine if it is sufficient for a recall. Residents in Columbia’s first ward started collecting
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Columbia City Council approves paid family and medical leave for city employees
Columbia City Council members on Monday approved paid family and medical leave for city employees. As a benefit, the 30-day waiting period for new employees to use sick leave will be removed.
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Family of man who died in Jefferson City Correctional Center asks for video
The family of a man who died this month in the Jefferson City Correctional Center has hired legal representation to gather information for a lawsuit.
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Performance gains fuel Jefferson City Schools’ progress on annual review
Gains in academic scores helped the Jefferson City School District gain nearly six points on the state’s annual review of schools.
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Warrant ordered for Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A warrant was ordered in Dunklin County on Tuesday for an owner of a Mexican restaurant in Columbia who was accused of arson. According to court records, a warrant was ordered for Crystal Umfress for failing to abide a judge’s order. Court records say Umfress, 40, violated the terms of her bond
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Columbia Airport to lease space to MACC for aviation technology program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Moberly Area Community College to lease space from Columbia Regional Airport for an aviation technology program, according to a Tuesday release from the city. The release states that the program will be a Federal Aviation Administration-certified program that can lead to an
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