Update needed on Columbia Public Schools tablets ahead of return to learn
Some Columbia Public Schools families may need to update their school-issued tablets before the return to learn Tuesday.
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SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 2
Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Battle running back Gerry Marteen runs it 98 yards for a touchdown Nominee No. 2 – Jefferson City running back
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Columbia health officials say it could be a week before impact of health order can be tracked
As the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.
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Tracking a warm close to summer
TONIGHT: Things will continue being calm with some cloud cover present. Lows will fall into the mid 70s. LABOR DAY: The beginning of the holiday will be pretty comfortable as temperatures again climb up to the high 80s. There are small chances for some pop-up showers in the afternoon hours, but your outdoor plans should be
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases
The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
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Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash
One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.
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Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order
City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.
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Motorcycle crash leaves one with serious injuries in Osage Beach
CAMDEN Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was injured in a crash in Camden County Saturday morning. According to the crash report, 30-year-old Nicholas J . Kuntz, of Ocala, FL was ejected from his motorcycle after crossing the center line. Investigators say it happened around 10 a.m. on North
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Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.
Continue ReadingTracking one last push from Summer
TONIGHT: Conditions will still warm and calm with temperatures falling into the upper 60s and lower 70s. TOMORROW: Summer-like conditions will continue for our Sunday with highs warming into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Winds will be a factor as we push through the day, with breezes strengthening to 10-15 mph. EXTENDED: A cold
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.
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Death investigation ongoing in Miller County
One woman is dead, but the cause of her death is unknown after law enforcement responded to a disturbance Saturday morning around 3:53 a.m.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.
Continue ReadingOne dead after crash in Pettis County
PETTIS COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Pettis County Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 6 p.m. on Katy Trail approximately 1 mile west of Route BB. According to the crash report, 43-year-old Chris M. Eye, of Sedalia traveled off the
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MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing
MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County sets daily COVID-19 case record; Howard County sees first death
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State senator calls on Boone County Commission to quicken stimulus spending
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million
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Woman killed in Camden County motorcycle crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a crash Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, it happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Highway 54 at Route Y. Investigators said Gregory Mondry, 68, and Sandra Harper, 70, both of Camdenton, were on a
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Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend
Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.
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‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools
The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.
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