WATCH: Biden speaks in Poland on anniversary of Ukraine war
President Joe Biden is set to speak Tuesday morning in Warsaw about the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Roots N Blues’ recent name change to Treeline Music Fest?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia music festival — formerly known as Roots N Blues — announced it will be going by a new name last week. Tickets went on sale Friday for the Treeline Music Fest, scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Stephens Lake Park. The festival launched its rebranding campaign this week and labels itself
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Columbia City Council approves to file application for federal funds to study Business Loop 70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columba will file an application for a grant that will allow it to study Business Loop 70. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the Downtown Leadership Council asked the city to file an application for the funding needed to improve the street. The City Council unanimously approved to file. The
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Columbia City Council approves tourism development funds for True/False
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council at its meeting on Monday approved tourism development funds for the True/False Film Festival, which takes place annually in Downtown Columbia. The resolution authorizes a tourism development sponsorship between the city and True/False this year. The festival will take place March 2-5. There will be roughly 130 screenings.
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Jefferson City Council approves agreement that looks to improve 911 response time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night that aims to improve 911 response times. The city authorized an agreement between the City and Cole County for integrated computer-aided dispatch Cole County implemented a new emergency dispatch system last week. The dispatch system can combine the Cole County Communications
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Columbia residents can give input on recycling system at meeting next month
The City of Columbia is holding a meeting next month to get input from residents about the city’s recycling system.
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Wardsville man killed in Camden County crash
LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Wardsville man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday morning in Camden County on Route Y at Grandview Lane. Logan Lowry died in the crash. Reignah Taff, 19, of Camdenton, suffered moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. when Lowry failed
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City Council to vote on travel funds for True/False filmmakers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planning the 20th annual True/False Film Festival is truly a numbers game. Over the course of three days, March 2 through 5, the event will feature 130 screenings of 35 full-length documentaries and 20 short films. Large crowds often follow the festival, but the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board estimates over
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri’s wrongfully convicted be compensated?
Last week, Lamar Johnson’s conviction was vacated, setting him free from a wrongful conviction.
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New emergency dispatch system could improve response times in Cole County
By Isabella Roberts JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday evening, Jefferson City Council will meet to discuss a resolution that could improve emergency services response times in Cole County. A new emergency dispatch system was put in place to be shared between both Jefferson City and Cole County. The system allows for the emergency dispatch center
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Three hurt in Jefferson City car crash
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are recovering at a local hospital and one other was hurt after a car crash in Jefferson City Sunday morning. At 10:45 Sunday morning, two cars crashed going westbound on U.S. Highway 50/63. Jefferson City Police responded to the crash. According to a news release from Jefferson City Police,
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Former President Jimmy Carter decides to receive hospice care at home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former United State’s President Jimmy Carter has decided to receive hospice care at his home in Georgia instead of additional medical intervention. The Carter Center, a non-profit organization founded by the former president and his wife, Rosalynn Carter put a statement out Saturday about the former president’s decision. “After a series of short hospital stays,
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Rocky Mount man seriously hurt after crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was seriously hurt after a crash in Morgan County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:00 a.m. Saturday on Route W south of the Marvin cut-off. Troopers say, Ronald Libbert, 62, was traveling southbound on Route W when his 1995 Ford F-150
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Columbia College hosts Black Business Expo
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College hosted its fourth Black Business Expo Saturday, Feb 18. in Columbia. The Expo was hosted by the office of diversity, equity, and Inclusion. The Black Business Expo ran from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. inside the Southwell Complex on Rangline Street. The expo included live music and entertainment and was
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Former Spectrum Health Care Clinic employee said sudden closure built over months
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former employees of a Columbia healthcare clinic await answers after a sudden closure– and final paychecks. Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic, formerly at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia, has a piece of paper plastered on the front door. “Closed until further notice,” citing financial hardships
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Columbia man arrested after barricading inside home Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested 38-year-old David Walter Rose Saturday after he barricaded himself in a house. Columbia Police were called to the 4300 block of Derby Ridge for a domestic disturbance around 10 p.m. Friday night. Rose was barricaded inside the house and would not come out, according to police. Police said officers
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Man arrested in relation to northeast Columbia shots-fired incident claims he was defending family
Police say no one was hurt when shots were fired Friday morning in a house in northeast Columbia.
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WATCH REPLAY: Battle girls top Hickman; Kewpie boys knock off Spartans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night basketball consisted of a big crosstown CMAC double header at Battle hosts Hickman. For the girls, Battle came out on top 57-50 and for the boys, the Kewpies put a comeback together to down the Spartans 64-61. Watch a replay of the games in the web player below. The Lady
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Muleskinners hold Columbia Ward 1 forum; candidates disagree on solutions to affordable housing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ward 1 Columbia City Councilwoman Pat Fowler and challenger Nick Knoth had a lot to say about their plans Friday, if they were to be elected to the Ward 1 seat on April 4. At a forum held by the Muleskinners, Fowler said her main focus for the community is on creating equitable
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Spectrum Health Care Clinic closes its doors in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic was located at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia. Signs posted on the front door state that the clinic is closed until further notice, citing financial hardships. Spectrum offered medical assistance for HIV/AIDS patients, as well as STI testing and birth
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