QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about the safety of your food?
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said this week that tainted applesauce made five Missouri children sick.
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UPS uses AI tool to protect deliveries as package thefts increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) With Christmas just days away, there is an increase in packages being delivered across the country, which also means it’s open season for porch pirates. Columbia resident Breana Logan found that out the hard way when a woman walked up to her front door in the middle of the day, and walked
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Boone County, Columbia to participate in housing study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County and the City of Columbia will participate in a housing study in 2024, according to a Friday press release from the county. The release stated Amarach Planning Services to conduct the study. The study is expected to start Jan. 1 and will wrap up by this upcoming fall season, according
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Mexico animal shelter fire caused by ‘improper disposal of smoking material’
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Dec. 14 fire at an animal shelter in Mexico was caused by “improper disposal of smoking material,” according to a Friday press release from the Mexico Department of Public Safety. No injuries to people or animals were reported. All 30 dogs and cats were safely removed from the Mexico Animal Shelter. Friday’s
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Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Columbia
A man was pronounced dead at a hospital Thursday after being hit by a vehicle in Columbia the previous day, police say.
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Two misdemeanor charges filed against Belle mayor
The Maries County sheriff still hadn’t heard from Mayor Daryl White on Thursday morning after a search of Belle City Hall the day before.
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Columbia Fire Department gets green light to begin in-house EMT training course
The Columbia Fire Department will offer a new resource to help combat ongoing recruitment and retention challenges and ensure better service to the public.
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Fayette Police Department revises disposal rules after evidence found in trash bin
The Fayette Police Department said Thursday that it is revising its evidence disposal procedures after residents raised concerns about finding evidence in a trash bin.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for Christmas?
The TSA expected Dec. 21 to be one of the busiest days of the year for air travel. And that doesn’t even take into account all the people who plan to drive for the holiday.
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Blair Oaks trailer catches fire
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Blair Oaks R-2 School District trailer caught fire on Wednesday, according to information from the Osage Fire Protection District. According to a Facebook post from the fire protection district, crews were dispatched to a “double-wide modular structure” in the 6200 block of Route B in Cole County and saw smoke coming
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Missouri AG files lawsuit, claims City of Belle violated open meeting laws
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A petition filed by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office alleges that the City of Belle violated open meeting laws. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday and a summons was issued for the City of Belle on Wednesday. The city must respond within 30 days. The petition claims the city did not: Post
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Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars
December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.
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Missouri Association of School Administrators brings up questions in DESE’s scoring methods
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its Annual Performance Report this week for Missouri schools, and some administrators are questioning the scoring system. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program, referred to as MSIP, to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. This is the second year
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Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.
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Belle City Hall searched by Maries County Sheriff, mayor is ‘sole person of interest’
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant was executed at Belle City Hall on Wednesday and the Maries County Sheriff says Mayor Daryl White is the sole person of interest. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman told ABC 17 News that his office received a report about items stolen and obtained a search warrant for financial records
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Woman dies after Jefferson City crash
Jefferson City police say an Osage County woman died at a hospital after she crashed Tuesday night.
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Police arrest suspect in Columbia storage fire
A Columbia woman has been charged with setting a fire that ripped through a storage unit last week.
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Doyle picked as new Fulton director of administration
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Courtney Doyle is the City of Fulton’s new director of administration, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The release states that Doyle was appointed to the position by the Fulton City Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Doyle was named the interim director in July after Renee Tyler was fired
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Crane says he won’t seek reelection as circuit judge; Republican Osete enters race
Crane, who sits on Division 3 of the 13th Judicial Circuit, was elected Boone County prosecuting attorney in 1993 before winning election as judge in 2006. He has sat on the bench ever since.
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Five Missouri children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches
The department didn’t identify the children but said the cases were found as part of the FDA’s investigation that started Nov. 2.
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