Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn
A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.
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Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?
The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.
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13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached
Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.
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Columbia man charged after running naked inside business
A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after police say he ran inside a business naked on Bernadette Dr. on Wednesday.
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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
Continue Reading Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements
The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.
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Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
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Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft
Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.
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Prosecutor clears Columbia police in deadly shooting outside night club
Columbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”
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Kansas City man wanted in the death of a Boone County firefighter has died in a hospital
A Kansas City man accused of the death of a Boone County firefighter had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after he miss a court date has died in a hospital.
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Home prices rise along with inflation
Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.
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Columbia City Council authorizes Public Works adding position classification for Paratransit program
Watch the city council meeting replay in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council authorized Public Works adding position classification to hire more bus drivers for the City’s Paratransit program. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers. Columbia Public Works is requested the council to authorize
Continue Reading Suspect in Boone County firefighter’s death skips court appearance
A Kansas City man accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter has a warrant out for his arrest after missing a court date.
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Diesel prices hit record high
According to AAA, the national average of diesel was $5.321 to start the week — more than $2 above last year’s national average.
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Ryan Ferguson’s national talk show appearance rescheduled
A Columbia man freed from prison after being convicted of murdering a newspaper sports editor will appear Tuesday on the “Tamron Hall” talk show this week after the interview was rescheduled.
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Columbia City Council to revisit the topic of community members using roll carts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is to talk about a proposal Monday night that reconsiders the use of garbage roll carts or if the ban will need to head to voters in August. Council members are expected to meet at 7 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. If the bill passes next month, the city
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Columbia police investigate shooting Saturday night that left behind damage to a vehicle
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police were called to the scene on Alpine Ridge Drive and Panorama Lane Saturday around 10:50 p.m. for multiple reports of gunshots. At the scene, officers found evidence confirming shots had been fired in the 5000 block of Alpine Ridge Drive. During the investigation, officers found one vehicle had been struck
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Columbia Voluntary Action Center set to begin multiple programs Monday
The Columbia Voluntary Action Center is set to begin multiple programs in an effort to help lower income residents stay cool during the summer months.
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Mizzou’s Come HOME Tour stays at home this weekend; MU coaches talk upcoming seasons
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Come HOME Tour Caravan and Mizzou Athletics has spent the past few weeks traveling with administration, coaches and players to unify Tiger nation and this weekend they stayed in Columbia. Fans gathering outside the Hearnes Center Saturday afternoon to talk with Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz, Head Men’s
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