Fireworks can be a danger for pets
As the Fourth of July approaches, veterinarians say it’s important to make sure all members of the household stay comfortable during the festivities.
Continue ReadingLocal News
Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Hallsville man whose body was found over the weekend in Morgan County was ruled an “intentional homicide,” according to a social media post from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Beauford Wilson, 71, was found dead Sunday against a tree near Beechnut Road, south of Stover, the post
Continue Reading
Highway 54 bridge project near Missouri River to begin July 15; traffic delays expected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A project to repair the Highway 54 overpass over Highway 50 and McCarty Street in Jefferson City will begin Monday, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, July 15, the release says. All on-and-off
Continue Reading
Lake of the Ozarks officials remind boaters to ‘put safety first’ for the holiday weekend
The Fourth of July is expected to attract large crowds to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Continue Reading
Server at Lake of the Ozarks dragged into water by customers in dine-and-dash
A server at a lakeside restaurant and bar says she was dragged into the Lake of the Ozarks while chasing down dine-and-dash culprits last weekend.
Continue Reading
Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2014
The National Transportation Research Group reports that crashes resulting in deaths have increased by 31% in the past decade, despite a decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading
WATCH: Missouri House speaker forms committee on ‘immigrant crime’
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is set to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the formation of a new committee.
Continue Reading
Electric cooperative restores power south of Jefferson City
Hundreds of Three Rivers Electric Cooperative members were left without power Tuesday amid rising temperatures after a tractor-trailer crashed into a utility pole.
Continue Reading
Police: Victim identified suspect in Jefferson City shooting
The victim of a life-threatening weekend shooting in Jefferson City identified his shooter, according to a probable cause statement.
Continue Reading
Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of hitting and killing a man on Interstate 70 back in March was booked into the Boone County Jail Monday night. Tyia Bush, 38, was charged last week with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. According to online jail records, her bond is set
Continue Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity surprise you?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday morning issued its much-anticipated ruling on whether presidents are immune from criminal prosecution.
Continue Reading
Columbia woman urges people to stay alert after two vehicles were stolen from her home during burglary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia resident is urging other residents to take precautions after a recent burglary in at her home. Liana Vessell has lived in her home — in a neighborhood just west of the University of Missouri’s campus — for 13 years with her husband and two children. Vessel described the night of
Continue Reading
Two charged in Callaway County chase
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested and charged after leading deputies and troopers on a chase Sunday in Callaway County. Deontral Weston, 20, was charged with resisting arrest and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail on a $65,000 bond. Janie Oglesby, 19, was charged with
Continue Reading
University of Missouri updates campus master plan; could remove street parking on Sixth Street, Hitt Street
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announced updates to the university’s master plan during Thursday’s Board of Curators meeting. The campus master plan is a decades old, ever-changing list of current and potential campus renovations that aim to improve research and education for faculty and students. MU spokesman Christian Basi said
Continue Reading
Columbia City Council unanimously approves more residential lots near Richland Road
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved more than 200 new residential lots in east Columbia, however, some residents still have traffic concerns. Last year, the Columbia City Council approved a development agreement with Richland Olivet Farm, LLC for the annexation of 103.73 acres of land at 6800 Richland Road.
Continue Reading
Former corrections officers appear in court Monday after being charged with inmate death
Advocacy group Missouri Prison Reform released a statement over the weekend saying the group is “relieved” that former corrections officers are being charged in the death of Othel Moore.
Continue Reading
Columbia homeless shelters react to Supreme Court ruling that allows outdoor sleeping bans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that cities can ban people from sleeping outside in public places, but homeless shelters in Columbia do not think it will affect them too much. Supreme Court Justices voted 6-3, overturning the lower court ruling. Room At The Inn Executive Director John Trapp said that
Continue Reading
Holts Summit Police Department touts success of new domestic violence investigator
The Holts Summit Police Department is touting its early success arrested domestic abusers after the creation of a position dedicated to those crimes.
Continue Reading
Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities
Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.
Continue Reading
Road closures required in Downtown Jefferson City for Salute to America festival
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple road closures will be required in Downtown Jefferson City for the annual Salute To America festival on July 4, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says. Road closures in Downtown Jefferson City will begin 6 a.m. Thursday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Friday, the
Continue Reading