QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about higher heating costs this winter?
Many analysts say it will again be more expensive to heat your home this winter.
Continue ReadingMany analysts say it will again be more expensive to heat your home this winter.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A statewide rule that protects utility customers from disconnection during the winter months went into effect on Tuesday. The Missouri Public Service Commission’s cold weather rule stops a utility provider from disconnecting the heat if the temperature outside is below 32 degrees the day prior to disconnection. Under the rule, utility
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri received a $25 million donation Tuesday from the Kinder Foundation to increase educational opportunities within the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. It is expected to increase the amount of faculty members at the institute. The donation will allow the institute to double the number of students it can support during a summer internship in Washington, D.C.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new incentive in the Swift Prepared Foods project was finalized on Thursday by the Boone County Commission. JBS Foods announced in 2020 that it planned to build a $200 million facility that will produce different types of Italian meats. Seven months later, it congratulated Columbia as the newest pin on the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be heading to the polls next week to vote on Amendment 3. The amendment would legalize the recreational sales of marijuana for adults. While some are in favor of the amendment, Rep. Vicky Hartzler held a marijuana impact summit Tuesday to talk about cannabis issues in Missouri. A panel of
Continue ReadingLINN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man faces a seven-year sentence for shooting a Randolph County Deputy. Jason Garner, 42, pleaded guilty Oct. 26 to felony charges of second-degree assault and resisting arrest by fleeing. The case was moved to Linn County on a venue change. On March 27, investigators arrested Garner after he attacked a woman
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters next week will decide on the future police funding in Missouri. Voters will see four Constitutional amendments on the ballot. “It is also very difficult to change, so we want to make sure whatever we are changing in the (Missouri) Constitution, it is a good change,” Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County man was charged in federal court Tuesday on suspicion of possessing heroin with the intent to distribute. Tremaine Davol Bell, 41, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Jefferson City with one count of possessing heroin to distribute. Bell is in federal
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department held a public meeting Tuesday afternoon to give residents a chance to learn about Fusus, a software platform that allows police to access public or business video footage. CPD officers and Fusus representatives met with local business owners and community members to answer questions about the software. Fusus
Continue ReadingThe man police say crashed into multiple vehicles Monday on Stadium Boulevard was on probation for DWI after pleading guilty in March, according to court records.
Continue ReadingMizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz will talk to reporters Tuesday as the Tigers prepare to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
Continue ReadingElection Day is just one week away.
Continue ReadingAmendment One would change the way state funds are allocated.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As police departments across the county continue to face officer shortages, Gov. Mike Parson says a new initiative could improve the situation in Missouri. Parson announced Friday the launch of a $1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship Fund. It’s in an effort to help attract more Missourians to law enforcement careers. The Missouri
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to the fire in the 1800 block of Mississippi Street around 9:40 a.m. Monday, according to the Jefferson City Fire Department. Crews said firefighters arriving at the scene found heavy smoke coming from the house. Firefighters were still at the home as of about 11:20 a.m. conducting salvage and
Continue ReadingCourt dates were set Monday for two men charged in the Phi Gamma Delta hazing incident that left University of Missouri freshman pledge Danny Santulli disabled.
Continue ReadingOpen burning season is starting in Jefferson City, right on the heels of a dry stretch that has led to outbreaks of wildfires in Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingColumbia police were asking drivers to avoid part of a busy road during the evening rush Monday because of a crash.
Continue ReadingMEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man faces several felony charges after allegedly being involved in a chase last week with the Montgomery County, Callaway County and Audrain County sheriff’s departments. Michael Brooks, 48, is charged with: Two counts of first-degree assault.Two counts of armed criminal action.Resisting arrest.First-degree property damage.Possession of 35 grams or less
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Fire Department’s acting chief has won the job on a permanent basis.
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