Missouri DHSS introduces new program to help youth quit vaping
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services introduced the “My Life, My Quit” program on Monday to stop teen vaping.
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Father of teen killed in June 2023 Boone County shooting frustrated over lack of movement in case
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect a new statement from Capt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary since two teenagers were killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at a vacant Boone County house. On June 4, 2023, Boone County
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Columbia fire chief candidate wants to utilize AI; CFD is open to the idea, spokeswoman says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the city of Columbia continues to mull over its four options for its next fire chief, one of its four candidates said he would like to bring AI technology to the department. Brian Schaeffer has served as the assistant fire chief and fire chief of the Spokane Fire Department since 2005.
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Cooper County Fire Protection District says proposed OSHA changes could take away staffing and service
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cooper County Fire Protection District is worried about how proposed changes to OSHA guidelines could affect its operations. The proposed rule changes would replace the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s existing Fire Brigades standard, which has had barely any changes since 1980. Changes would expand the rules to increase safety measures
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Woman accused of killing MU student to stay in Department of Mental Health care, pending June 17 hearing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of murder in the death of a University of Missouri student in January 2023 will remain in the care of the Department of Mental Health until at least her next hearing, court records show. Emma Adams, 22, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with
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Sidewalk closures announced for repairs at two East Walnut intersections
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sidewalk closures were announced for two intersections on East Walnut Street in Columbia, a Friday press release from the city states. Curb ramp repair will occur at the intersections with Seventh and Tenth streets, the release says. The closures begin Monday and is expected to last through 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18,
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Court records: Men wanted for murder in Dove Drive shooting in custody in Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court records filed on Thursday indicate that multiple men who were wanted for murder in the June 2023 shooting on Dove Drive in Columbia are in custody in Oklahoma. Deazes Turner, 20, Deljuan Turner, 20, and Alqueze Jones were arrested, according to Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson and court entries. All three
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Mid Missouri honors veterans on D-Day’s 80th anniversary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation on Thursday held its fifth annual Mid-Missouri D-Day tribute at the Boone County War Memorial Plaza at the Boone County Courthouse. Thursday marked 80 years since the allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War ll. Military recruits, veterans and USTF staff placed 137
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Golden Corral in Columbia reopens
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Golden Corral on Clark Lane in Columbia reopened on Thursday. According to previous reporting, the restaurant caught fire at 10 p.m. Dec. 31, 2022. Columbia fire crews had the fire under control within 40 minutes, the report states. Around $250,000 in damage was reported. No one was in the building at
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Sturgeon residents want to put events of Tuesday’s standoff behind them
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in Sturgeon are wanting things to get back to normal after a police standoff Tuesday left one man dead. Damion Linder died Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Sturgeon Police and Columbia Police. Law enforcement had
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Repairs underway for CPD’s armored vehicle following standoff in Sturgeon where gunfire was exchanged
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Repairs are underway for the Columbia Police Department’s armored vehicle that was damaged during a lengthy standoff in Sturgeon on Tuesday. Columbia’s BearCat was one of two armored vehicles that received significant damage during the exchange of gunfire, according to Capt. Brian Leer of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The second damaged
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New flights to Dallas begin at Columbia Regional Airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) New flights to Dallas from Columbia Regional Airport began on Wednesday evening. A February press release from the airport states that travelers will now have the option of using four flights to Dallas and three flights to Chicago each day. Additional Chicago flights began on April 4. A spokesman for the
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Sturgeon standoff suspect was wanted for domestic assault, on probation at time of incident
A Sturgeon man who died after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement Tuesday was on probation and wanted for an assault earlier that day.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol set to investigate Sturgeon standoff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control will be investigating the five-hour-long standoff in Sturgeon on Tuesday.
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Suspect dead following standoff with law enforcement in Sturgeon
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) Shots were fired while police and deputies were in a standoff with a domestic assault suspect in Sturgeon on Tuesday. The suspect was found dead inside the home by law enforcement shortly before 7 p.m., according to Boone County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brian Leer. Leer said it is not known if the
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Boone County Commission approves pay for new joint communications director
The Boone County Commission approved the salary for the county’s new joint communications director Tuesday.
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Two misdemeanor charges filed against brother of Michael Porter Jr.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of charges have been filed against the brother of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Jevon Porter, 20, of Columbia, was arrested in April on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was charged in Boone County on Tuesday with DWI and exceeding the posted speed limit by 26 miles per
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Lawsuit challenging Republican’s standing in Boone County state Senate district dismissed
A Cole County judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the status of a Republican candidate for a local state Senate seat.
Continue Reading Case dismissed for fraternity member accused in Santulli hazing case
A former University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the hazing of Danny Santulli has had his case dismissed by the state, according to defense attorney Daniel Hunt.
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Mail thieves target residents in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Columbia residents fell victim to mail theft within the past month, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Brian Leer, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, said in an email that the recent thefts happened in neighborhoods in east Columbia, off Route WW. “On 05/10/2024 we responded
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