Parson says he is ready to sign gas tax increase into law
The bill now heads to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk.
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Boonville child injured while walking to school
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville child was injured Wednesday morning while apparently walking to school on the 400 block of Ashely road. According to Boonville Police Chief Bobby Welliver, the area the child was walking is not near a school but “we assume the child was walking to school.” The victim was taken to the
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Suspect charged in 2017 Columbia killing makes first court appearance
Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with three felonies including murder in a 2017 killing in an upscale subdivision that investigators have tied to a drug-trafficking ring.
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Missouri lawmakers pass bill to increase gas tax for the first time in decades
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican lawmakers in Missouri have passed a bill to raise the gas tax for the first time since the 1990’s. Now, it’s headed to Governor Mike Parson’s desk. The GOP-led House voted Tuesday 104-52 to raise Missouri’s 17-cent gas tax by 2.5 cents a year until it hits 29.5 cents per
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Boone County joins surrounding areas by removing COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will let the health order expire at noon and will no longer require businesses to enforce social distancing and mask-wearing.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the state stop paying federal coronavirus unemployment?
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that the state will stop paying special federal coronavirus unemployment benefits on June 12.
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Missouri governor orders end of federal pandemic unemployment benefits
The governor’s office said federal unemployment programs are the topic but did not give any other details.
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Cole County man pleads guilty after law enforcements finds pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during vehicle stop in 2018
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon, a class D felony, after Cole County Sheriff’s deputies found pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in 2018. Deputies found meth and two pipe bombs in a vehicle being driving by Charles McBrearety after the traffic
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True/False Film Festival organizers call event a success
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Organizers for Columbia’s annual True/False Film Festival say this year was a success despite pandemic restrictions in place and lower turnout. Organizers told us they filled 9,500 seats this year and 2,050 of those were online viewers. Normally, about 15,000 people come to True/False and buy about 45,000 tickets. True/False held its
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Miller County man taken to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcycle driver has moderate injuries after a wreck on Pit Road, a half-mile south of Highway H in Cole County Tuesday afternoon. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Michael Huber, 34, was driving on Pit road when he lost control and skidded on the road. The motorcycle overturned and Huber
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Two injured after wreck in Camden County Tuesday morning
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A two vehicle crash in Camden County sends two people to the hospital with injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 1997 Subaru Impreza traveled into the northbound lane of Ballenger Creek Road when it hit a 2001 Ford F-250 head-on. According tot he crash report, the driver of
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Minimal damage reported after roof fire at Goldschmidt Cancer Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City fire department responded to the Goldschmidt Cancer Center just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a fire. When crews arrived they found smoke and flames showing from the roof and occupants leaving the building. The first crew on scene used a ground ladder to get to the
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Columbia utilities makes 30-year energy deal with solar farm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is continuing to expand its renewable energy portfolio through an agreement to receive energy from the Truman Solar Facility. The facility is south of Interstate 70 and east Burnside Drive on over 90 acres of land. The mega facility is expected to produce more than 23,000 megawatt-hours during
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Columbia police arrest 2017 homicide suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a suspect in the December 2017 home invasion homicide and robbery of a Columbia man. On Monday, police arrested Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, for second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Columbia police responded after 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2017, for a suspicious person in the 1900 block
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Local bars and clubs plan for health order expiration
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will let the county’s health order to expire Wednesday at noon; local businesses are planning how they will move forward with the new recommendations. The health order expiration will no longer require businesses to enforce masks and social distancing within their buildings. Businesses
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Missouri education leaders recommend schools keep coronavirus precautions in place
Department officials were part of the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning and gave an update on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response.
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Jefferson City police find five weapons during string of shots-fired incidents
The incidents began last Tuesday at Community Park on Marshall Street, where police found shell casings in a parking lot.
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Columbia health leaders plan for 12-15 age group vaccinations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Boone Health announced Tuesday, it will hold a vaccine clinic for anyone over the age of 12 on Thursday and Saturday. The clinic will be located inside the Columbia mall and has appointments available. You can set up an appointment here. ORIGINAL: Officials with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health
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Police investigate attempted burglary at a south Columbia bank
No arrests have been made following an attempted burglary at a bank in south Columbia.
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State bill could force school districts to allow recordings of IEP meetings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a long discussion Monday night, the Columbia Board of Education denied a motion to allow parents to record Individualized Education Program meetings. Policy KKB currently prohibits visual or audio recording on district property unless authorized. Board of Education president Helen Wade voted against the motion. Wade said people act differently when they
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