Charges filed against man accused of threatening Jefferson City school bus driver
The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against a man accused of threatening a school bus driver in Jefferson City on Tuesday morning.
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Jefferson City pools ready for holiday weekend, Columbia struggles with staffing
The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation department is preparing to open pools for Memorial Day Weekend.
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Priorities for upcoming Columbia budget include pay raises for city employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the State of the City address on Tuesday, Columbia City Manager John Glascock said one of the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year is an increase in pay for city employees. “We are committed to the financial security of our employees,” Glascock said. “In fiscal year 2022, I am proposing an
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Federal report shows Missouri drops to moderate transmission, identifies concerning variants
For the first time this year, the State Profile Report for Missouri categorized the state’s community transmission of COVID-19 as “moderate,” after spending several months at the “substantial transmission level.” Read the full State Profile Report below. Missouri State Profile Report 5-21-21Download This change comes with another drop in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths across the
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Jury selection and opening statements heard Tuesday for murder trial in Moniteau County
Thomas Capps was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in 2019 for the March 17, 2015, death of Ronald Salmons.
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Columbia Public Schools hosting vaccination clinics for children, Moderna announces vaccine highly effective in the same age group
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple Columbia Public Schools are set to host vaccination clinics tomorrow targeting kids ages 12-17. Battle High School hosted a clinic Tuesday from 9 a.m. until noon using Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine. Rock Bridge High School is set to host a clinic Wednesday at the same time, also using the Pfizer vaccine. A
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri partnerships help homebound residents to get COVID-19 vaccines
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Troopers find driver involved in deadly Boone County hit-and-run crash
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A driver accused of hitting and killing a man on eastbound Interstate 70 in Boone County has been located. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:35 a.m. Saturday near the 121.6-mile marker. Zachary W. Isbell, 27, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle
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Police investigate shooting in Marshall over the weekend
MARHSALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have arrested two people following a shooting in Marshall early Sunday morning. According to the Marshall Police Department, the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 100 block of S. Lafayette Ave. Police said officers discovered one person had been shot and taken to Fitzgibbon Hospital for their injuries. That person’s
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Columbia city manager gives plans for moving past pandemic ahead of state of emergency expiring
Watch a livestream of the remarks at 10 a.m.
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Third person charged in Columbia parking lot shooting
Columbia Police have now charged Mariquan Midgyett with armed criminal action and 1st degree assault after a shooting in a parking lot on May 10.
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Mexico resident shoots man reportedly firing gun at home
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Police in Mexico, Missouri, are investigating a shooting Monday night that left a man hurt. According to the Mexico Public Safety Department, the shooting happened around 6:05 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Breckenridge Street. Police said a person at a home on Breckenridge Street shot the 30-year-old man after he
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Jefferson City discusses possible new parking garage downtown
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works has been working on a proposal to purchase new land near the Capitol for another downtown parking garage. The Jefferson City council members met Monday evening during a work session meeting, where Public Works director, Matt Morasch, said he wanted to inform council members of the plans
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State reports high demand for Johnson and Johnson vaccine, while state’s allocation goes down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the supply of the vaccine continues to outpace demand, it’s getting easier for Missourians to get picky about their vaccine. MU Health announced Monday it would be hosting an event using the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for the first time on June 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dr. Margaret
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MoDOT: Public comment sought on project that will temporarily detour the Katy Trail near Rocheport
HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the impact of a 2022 project that will replace the U.S. Route 40 bridge over the Katy Trail and Salt Creek in Howard County. Due to safety concerns, the Katy Trail will be temporarily detoured between County Road 457 and the
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New principal named for New Haven Elementary School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will receive the recommendation for Kristina Contrades to become the new principal at New Haven Elementary School for the 2021‐22 school year. Contrades will replace Principal Carole Garth, who left the district earlier this year. Contrades is currently the assistant principal at Blue Ridge Elementary School. Contrades
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Swift Prepared Foods opens $68 million meat production facility in Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of JBS USA, opened its new $68 million facility in Moberly Monday. The new facility will produce fully cooked bacon and is expected to create nearly 200 new jobs in the region. “It is always exciting when companies choose to invest and grow in Missouri,” said Governor
Continue Reading Jefferson City teen charged in connection to Arkansas homicide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teen was arrested in connection with an Arkansas murder. 19-year-old Travis Barker was arrested Friday in Salem, Arkansas. Prosecutors charged him Monday with first-degree murder. Barker is the third suspect arrested in connection to the death of David Lee Stansbury. He will be formally indicted Tuesday.
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Columbia prepares for return of large events, continues to deal with staffing issues
The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau is set to discuss the 2021 Roots & Blues festival on Monday, as Columbia works to bring back larger events to the city.
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Gov. Parson appoints Judge Robin Ransom as next Missouri Supreme Court Judge
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Judge Robin Ransom as the next Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Watch the event replay in the player below. Judge Ransom will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Laura Denvir Stith in early March. “Appointing a judge to the Supreme
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