MoDOT’s planned work on Sorrels Overpass moved up after I-70 crash Monday
The Missouri Department of Transportation has been planning to rebuild the Sorrels Overpass in 2022.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump turn over documents to the Jan. 6 committee?
A special House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot that shook the U.S. Capitol is asking for official documents from Donald Trump’s time as president.
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Fulton man charged after weekend shooting
A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man after he allegedly shot a woman in the leg Friday afternoon.
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Elseberry man charged after attempting to disarm Callaway County deputy
A Callaway County prosecutor has charged an Elseberry man after he attempted to disarm a Callaway County deputy on Sunday morning.
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Jefferson City School District extends Thanksgiving break
The Jefferson City School District announced plans to extend its Thanksgiving break by two extra days.
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Trial of man accused in reptile dealer’s murder begins in Audrain County
Michael Humphrey is charged with first-degree murder in the 2017 death of Ben Renick. The trial is being held in Audrain County on a change of venue.
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MoDOT working with a contractor for the immediate demolition of Sorrels Overpass after truck wrecks into bridge
The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. Traffic was also restricted on the overpass. Traffic cameras showed a long backup on westbound I-70 from the crash.
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Sedalia police investigating reports of counterfeit $100 bills
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia police department is warning businesses of a counterfeit money scheme. According to police, 19 businesses have reported suspects using fake $100 bills over the past week. Only a few businesses were able to identify the bills as counterfeit because they are passing the marker test but the electronic devices are
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 74 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back here for updates on the pandemic in Missouri.
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Bond hearing set for suspect in Moniteau County homicide
A bond hearing has been set for Friday afternoon for the man accused in a California, Missouri homicide.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 41 new coronavirus cases; active cases jump to 373
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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City of Columbia discussed allowing non-city logo bags for curbside yard waste; no decision made
The City of Columbia is set to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to propose a change to the City Code that requires all curbside yard waste to be placed in city logo bags.
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One woman hospitalized with minor injuries after crash on Highway 63 in Boone County
Boone County Joint Communications posted to Twitter about the crash shortly after 9 a.m. It happened on southbound Highway 63 near South Westbrook Drive.
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Columbia City Council to review new neighborhood and expansion of Logboat Brewing Company
The Columbia City Council is set to vote on the approval of a new neighborhood in East Columbia that would add 168 homes to the area.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is it time to end most mask mandates?
The University of Missouri’s mandate ended last week and the City of Columbia says masks won’t be required in most city buildings starting this week. Yet mandates remain in Columbia Public Schools, at MU Health Care and in some other public settings.
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Downtown businesses feel impacts from worldwide supply shortage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As major retailers across the nation continue to see supply chain problems resulting from the pandemic, local downtown Columbia businesses are feeling the effects. From the grocery store to local everyday restaurants, the supply chain crisis has caused price hikes and supply shortages. Economists say the crisis was magnified by COVID-19. “It
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Second half domination leads to a Chiefs victory over the Washington Football Team
Patrick Mahomes threw for 397 yards and had three second-half touchdown drives leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-13 comeback victory at Washington that got them back to .500. Watch the press conference after the game in the stream below. After throwing two picks before halftime, Mahomes connected with Tyreek Hill on a 2-yard
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Over 1,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 infections
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 7.6% on Sunday. The total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 692,889. There have also been 148,307 probable antigen test results being positive. DHSS has recorded a total of 11,835 deaths. The state dashboard says new cases are down by
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Woman flown to University Hospital after Audrain County crash
AUDRAIN Co. (KMIZ) UPDATE: According to Columbia Fire, the 21-year-old woman was the only victim flown to University Hospital after the crash. One person was flown to University Hospital after being involved in a Audrain County crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 22-year-old Johnathan Fowler was speeding along Route
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Fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY Co. (KMIZ) One man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night. 69-year-old Russell Burton was driving along Route 19, north of Tree Farm Road when a 77-year-old man driving a Volkswagen Jetta pulled out
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