Investigators unsure how deadly Chariton County house fire began
The cause of a deadly fire more than a week ago in Chariton County is unclear, the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office reports.
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Two charged in shooting at Columbia gas station
A man and woman from Columbia were charged Tuesday after a shooting the previous day at a north Columbia gas station.
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Malek appointed as new state treasurer by Parson
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that he is appointing Vivek Malek as the next state treasurer. Malek, 45, of Wildwood, was appointed after the position was vacated by Scott Fitzpatrick’s election to be the next state auditor in November. Malek is a practicing attorney and owns the Law Offices of
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City of Columbia names new parks and recreation director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Tuesday announced Gabe Huffington as its new parks and recreation director, according to a press release. Huffington — who has been the acting director of the department since April– will begin Dec. 25. He will be sworn into the position at the next City Council meeting on
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Prepare yourself and your pets ahead of potential winter weather across Mid-Missouri this week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to return to Mid-Missouri this week. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Thursday over the conditions. There are a few things to keep in mind ahead of the potential winter storm. One thing many people won’t want to
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Columbia man pleads guilty in deadly DWI crash
A Columbia man pleaded guilty Monday to two felony charges in connection with a deadly November 2021 DWI crash.
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Two hurt after rollover crash in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A rollover crash in Osage County on Monday left two people hurt. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on southbound Highway 63 near State Highway 133 around 5:35 p.m. Troopers said an SUV driven by Taylor N. Schaffer, 28, of Holts Summit, hit a culvert after the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referrals?
The Jan. 6 select committee made history Monday when its members voted to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump to the Department of Justice.
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Columbia City Council considers tax on recreational marijuana for addiction services
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two of the largest cities in Mid-Missouri could vote on whether to add a local sales tax to recreational marijuana this spring. Columbia and Jefferson City Councils are both introducing proposals to add a question to their April ballots. It would ask residents whether they want to implement an additional 3% local
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Police identify possible suspect in north Columbia gas station shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has identified a possible suspect in relation to a Monday afternoon shooting at the Break Time near the intersection of Vandiver Drive and Paris Road. Columbia police tweeted that one man was shot. Police said in a tweet Terrance Johnson Jr, 27, of Columbia, is a suspect in
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Government offices closed Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, city services affected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Government offices – including the City of Columbia, Jefferson City and Cole and Boone counties — will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Emergency services will operate as normal. COLUMBIA The Columbia City Council voted to cancel its Tuesday, Jan. 3, meeting. Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, which will be its only meeting
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1984 Columbia rape suspect has first Boone County court hearing; will have bond hearing Wednesday
A North Carolina man accused of raping and assaulting a woman in Columbia in 1984 will have his first court appearance Monday after being brought back to Missouri on Friday.
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Freezing temperatures bring extra health risks
With upcoming winter temperatures, officials are offering reminders that staying in the cold for long amounts of time can have dangerous effects on your health. “Even if you’re dressed properly and even ready for this,” Dr. Michael Roach, of a Boone Health clinic in Hallsville, said. “Twenty, 30 minutes outside and sub-zero (temperatures) is a
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Southern Boone School District cancels classes for Thursday
The Southern Boone School District sent an email to parents on Monday stating that it would be canceling classes on Thursday.
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City of Columbia preparing for incoming winter weather
The season’s first significant wave of winter weather is expected to hit Mid-Missouri on Thursday, bringing widespread snowfall and extreme cold temperatures.
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Columbia doctor charged with rape and assault denied bond reduction
A Boone County judge rejected Monday a request to let a Columbia doctor go free on bond as he awaits trial for rape.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you hoping for a white Christmas?
There are plenty of cliches about the unpredictability of Missouri’s weather.
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One dog dies from house fire in Jefferson City; four others safely recovered
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) At 7:45 Saturday evening, Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Lafayette Street. Firefighters saw flames coming out of the first-floor window. According to a news release, firefighters were able to get the blaze under control within minutes. A family is now displaced, two
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Two projects aim to help end homelessness in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s City Council plans to discuss the need for affordable housing growing locally. Two projects are being considered by the council at Monday’s 5 p.m. meeting. Construction of the new Voluntary Action Center’s Opportunity Campus and plans to redevelop Columbia Housing Authority’s Park Avenue public housing units. “There’s lots of things we
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Funeral services to be held for Salisbury woman killed in fire
SALISBURY, Mo. (KMIZ) Funeral services for are set for Sunday for Cheryl Springer, a 75-year-old Salisbury woman who died in a fire. The funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Salisbury. The interment will follow at the Prairie Hill Cemetery. Cheryl’s grandson Maxwell Springer also died in the fire
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