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Central Columbia house fire caused by unattended cooking

January 15, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

The assistant fire marshal’s report shows the resident was heating up a pot of grease.

MU severs ties with Confucius Institute after federal changes

January 15, 2020 1:26 PM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.

Man arrested on Derby Ridge Drive late Monday night faces drug charges

January 14, 2020 10:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers allege Guillen had marijuana and cocaine in the car with him.

Nearly two dozen added to Missouri marijuana-selling conspiracy

January 14, 2020 4:37 PM Lucas Geisler

Federal prosecutors have added 18 people to a wide-ranging case of marijuana sales that took place in Missouri.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: More cases of the flu in Mid-Missouri

January 14, 2020 8:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said about 6.4 million cases of the flu have been reported in the US.

American Outdoor Brands Corporation splitting into two private companies.

American Outdoor Brands splits into two, amending lease with Boone County

January 14, 2020 12:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

American Outdoor Brands, which has a location in Boone County, is amending its lease with the county.

Road crews fixing Columbia potholes after winter storm

January 14, 2020 6:02 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works and Missouri Department of Transportation crews were out on the roads Tuesday fixing potholes caused by winter weather and snow.

Man sentenced in Columbia Waffle House deadly shooting

January 14, 2020 3:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Matthew McMillan was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for the death of Anthony Warren.

Court documents: Victim shot at burglary suspect during home invasion

January 14, 2020 11:57 AM Madison Fleck

The victim of a Friday home invasion shot one of the men who broke into the home, according to court documents filed on Monday.

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather costs increase for Columbia and Boone County

January 13, 2020 5:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The winter weather events that dropped snow and ice on Columbia in 2019 increased costs for both the City of Columbia and Boone County.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, R-Eureka, presents her bill on school's using seclusion rooms as a disciplinary measure

Proposal to ban most uses of seclusion rooms in Missouri schools nets bipartisan support

January 13, 2020 9:33 PM Barry Mangold

Some Missouri state lawmakers behind an effort to limit to ban most uses of seclusion rooms, which are small rooms with little to no furniture or accommodations, are hoping to find success early in the 2020 legislative session.

Charges dropped against doctor accused of laundering money from marijuana operation

January 13, 2020 7:22 PM Katie Greathouse

EDITOR’S NOTE: The charges were dropped in March 2020. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors have charged a doctor in Texas for his alleged role in a nationwide marijuana-selling operation that has been linked to a 2017 Columbia homicide. Irvin Sahni, of Houston, is accused of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Investigators believe he laundered some

CPS to present new $20 million bond issue outline

January 13, 2020 12:02 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan to present Monday night a $20 million bond issue plan that includes projects to accommodate continued student population growth and millions of dollars in renovations to an aging middle school.

City of Columbia says report potholes to get them fixed

January 13, 2020 3:43 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Public Works strongly advises the public to call and log complaints about any potholes when they appear.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Lawyer requests change of venue in Joseph Elledge child abuse case

January 13, 2020 4:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The lawyer for a Columbia man whose wife disappeared in October is seeking a change of venue in his child abuse case.

School bus runs off road during Monday commute

January 13, 2020 8:48 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia Public Schools bus ran off the side of the road Monday morning during its commute.

Road crews will return to business as usual for Monday morning commute

January 12, 2020 6:14 PM Connor Hirsch

Road crews in Mid-Missouri are going back to their normal hours after winter weather created hazards for drivers Saturday.

Police arrest second suspect in Garth Ave. home invasion

January 11, 2020 8:15 PM Madison Fleck

The Columbia Police Department named a second suspect connected with a central Columbia home invasion.

MU professor dies while on trip in Thailand

January 11, 2020 5:18 PM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri adjunct professor and faculty member Wayne McDaniel died on Friday while on a school trip in Thailand. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and we’re doing anything we can to support them during this very difficult time,” said university spokesman Christian Basi. “Wayne is a longtime employee

Family could get $1.25 million in wrongful death settlement

January 11, 2020 4:40 PM Madison Fleck

Charles Waddill and Access Percussion, LLC could pay $1.25 million in a wrongful death settlement filed by Timothy Wilson’s children.