ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Decatur, Illinois, woman was killed Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash in the westbound lane of Interstate 44 at mile marker 187 in Rolla, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The driver, Kasey Cloud, died in the crash, according to the report. She was pronounced dead at the scene
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A flue fire damaged the ceiling and attic of a home in southern Boone County on Thanksgiving morning.
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Peaches, plums and nectarines made by HMC Farms have been recalled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to a listeria outbreak.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will have about 12-14 more officers on duty Wednesday night, the night before Thanksgiving, according to Sgt. Doug Ruediger. The night before Thanksgiving has been known to be a heavy night of drinking for many, which can become dangerous, if not done in responsible manner. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against Columbia Public Schools by a middle school student and her father. The lawsuit — which also names Oakland Middle School, its principal Jeff Mielke, teacher Vanessa Hickem and Superintendent Brian Yearwood – seeks damages, accusing CPS of negligent infliction of emotional distress and racial
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that 193,669 deer were harvested in the state during the November portion of firearms deer season, according to a Wednesday press release. The season ran from Nov. 11-21. Of the harvested deer, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button bucks, and 71,974 were does, the release states.
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View a livestream of the postgame press conference in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri head coach Dennis Gates said earlier this week that the Tigers needed regroup and move on after its shocking loss to Jackson State on Sunday. And the Tigers were able to do just that on Wednesday night. A
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Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused to be connected to a 2020 fatal shooting in Downtown Columbia pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Kesan McNeal, 27, pleaded guilty to hindering a felony prosecution and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was given credit for time served. According to previous reporting, McNeal had
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Perry County man has been charged with first-degree child molestation after authorities claim he sexually assaulted a child on Oct. 29, 2022. A heavily redacted probable cause statement says Blouin molested a child in a chair while in the presence of other people. The mother of the victim spoke with law
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The lawyer for Ashland’s suspended police chief said in an email that Gabe Edwards’ removal was illegal, a day after the city’s Board of Aldermen announced a hearing to determine his employment status. The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 7, to determine if it will fire
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Hy-Vee’s turkey gravy is actually beef gravy, so the manufacturer is recalling it.
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Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with felony counts of hindering prosecution and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to help a suspect in a June murder escape police.
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Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday where family and friends gather around a home-cooked meal.
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ASHLAND, Mo (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 7 to decide on the status of suspended Police Chief Gabe Edwards. According to state law, a police chief can be removed after a written notice is issued to the chief no fewer than 10 business days before the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council approved an agreement with Troesser Lawn Care to aid the city with its yard waste drop-off site temporarily. The agreement will begin immediately, runs through Jan. 7, and is estimated to cost the city $35,000. The agreement will allow the city to extend the site’s hours of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will be helping with traffic flow at Veterans United south Columbia location for its holiday lights display in December, according to a press release from Veterans United. A “drive-through” viewing of lights at the business’ location at 550 Veterans United Drive will take place 7-10:30 p.m. Dec. 5-17,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday approved a company to lease part of the new terminal in Columbia Regional Airport for different food options. At Monday night’s meeting, officials authorized an agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, L.L.C. In an updated memo, it was described that the company will pay the city around
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Health officials are hoping Americans will remember the “two-hour rule” when they stuff their stomachs on Thursday.
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The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.
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