Columbia Board of Education approves five-year school improvement plan
The Columbia Board of Education approved its five-year continuous school improvement plan at its meeting Monday night.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education approved its five-year continuous school improvement plan at its meeting Monday night.
Continue ReadingA Columbia man was charged with murder last week in connection with a September crash into a utility pole and subsequent electrocution in southern Boone County.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority announced in a Monday press release that it was awarded federal and state low-income housing tax credits from the Missouri Housing Development Commission for CHA’s Park Avenue Affordable Housing Development. MHDC — which will provide more than $15 million in funding to the project — approved the award at its Friday meeting last week. The City
Continue ReadingSALISBURY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salisbury community is trying to comprehend the loss of a grandmother and a boy. Maxwell Springer, 17, and Cheryl Springer, 75, died in a house fire early Sunday morning. Jean Harvey say.” I just feel terrible that she had to end her life like this and she was with her grandson
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The rising cost of food and gas are putting a greater strain on the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri. The U.S. Department of Labor reports double-digit consumer price index increases for food and fuel during the past 12 months. Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri spokesperson Katie Adkins
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a Monday press release that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on two dates for upcoming holidays. The days they will be closed are: Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.Monday, Jan.
Continue ReadingHalf of all home fires happen in the dark cold of the period between December and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Two people died in a Chariton County house fire on Sunday though it wasn’t yet clear what started the blaze.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, that joy can quickly be replaced with stress. This year, the Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri says the need for food in our area is growing. At the same time, the amount of
Continue ReadingThe second of two teen sisters who went missing over the weekend in Gasconade County has been found.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for continuance was filed during a bond hearing Monday for the man accused of killing two people in November at a Jefferson City bar. A bond hearing was held for Damien Davis, 35, on Monday at the Cole County Circuit Court. A preliminary hearing is set for 1 p.m.
Continue ReadingAmeren Missouri is piloting a program that it says will help people with housing difficulties get back on their feet.
Continue ReadingIt’s the time of year when police warn people about package theft and the news features video doorbell images of what have become known as “porch pirates.”
Continue ReadingTwo people, a 17-year-old boy and his grandmother, died in a house fire in Salisbury early Sunday morning.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Sawdust Studios, a Columbia business gave the community an opportunity to show their creativity and also help raise money for a student program at the University of Missouri. A total of $655 was raised. The studio held a holiday event at its community woodworking shop from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested two women believed to be responsible for stealing numerous packages from Columbia residents’ porches. Kendall Gillespie, 25, and Jana Gardner, 43, were arrested yesterday. The two Columbia residents were arrested for stealing, fraudulent use of a debit/credit card and possession of a controlled substance. CPD said officers
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face their rival, the Kansas Jayhawks at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Large crowds of people are expected to attend and the Missouri State Highway says the game will also cause some traffic impacts. Troopers say, if you plan to attend Saturday’s game, there are a few tips
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two prominent Mid-Missouri cities, Columbia and Jefferson City, are planning to discuss the possibility of adding a 3% local sales tax for recreational marijuana at their next City Council meetings. Amendment 3 was approved by Missouri voters during the Nov. 8 election with more than 53% of votes in favor. Missouri residents
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is actively trying to fill its ongoing staffing shortage by adding more training opportunities. “We have several opportunities here,” Capt. Brian Leer said. “We need the help.” The department currently has 34 vacancies: Five control room officers;11 detention officers14 deputy sheriffs or deputy sheriff trainees;Two service
Continue ReadingAUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, woman suffered moderate injuries in a Friday crash at the intersection of Route JJ and Highway 812. Lois Runnels, 78, was taken to University Hospital by ambulance after Taylor Truss drove her 2021 Ford E350 crossed the centerline and sideswiped Runnels’ 2012 Toyota Highlander going the opposite direction,
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri photographer is suing a major media company over the use of her photo. Stephanie Campbell sued Gannett Media and more than 220 of its affiliated newspapers – including the Columbia Daily Tribune – Friday in Federal Court. The lawsuit is over Gannett’s use of a photo Campbell took of
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