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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu

November 29, 2023 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Police: Evidence of shots fired found in central Columbia late Tuesday night

November 29, 2023 6:45 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police found two homes damaged by gunfire late Tuesday evening. Police were called to Oak Street a little before 11 p.m. for reports of shots fired. A sergeant on scene told ABC 17 News crews that two homes were hit by bullets but no one was hurt. ABC 17 News crews

Area union reports progress in Columbia Water Workers’ salary negotiations with city

November 28, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and LiUNA Local 955 continued negotiations over the city’s water distribution workers’ salaries on Tuesday with the union saying that progress was made. The two sides met at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. with negotiations lasting over an hour. According to the union, the

Search warrant suggests deaths at central Columbia home involve drugs, eyeing murder charges

November 28, 2023 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant filed in relation to the deaths of two people at a central Columbia home on Nov. 9 indicates that the deaths could have involved drugs. The document says the evidence in the home could support second-degree murder charges. Former Cole County Prosecutor Bill Tackett called the circumstances of the

Columbia woman charged after allegedly ransacking convenience store

November 28, 2023 8:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was arrested and charged on Tuesday after allegedly ransacking a convenience store and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. La Shaunda Angeline Johnson, 31, was charged with first-degree property damage, misdemeanor stealing and first-degree trespassing, a misdemeanor. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

Moser’s Foods announces plans for new ownership

November 28, 2023 11:35 AM Madison Stuerman

In a news release Pro Food Systems, Inc. announced it is buying the Mid-Missouri grocery store chain. The company said Moser’s will remain under local ownership.

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness sees new people using services weekly

November 27, 2023 12:58 PM Meghan Drakas

Some organizations involved in the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness say they’re seeing new faces every week.

Columbia City Council votes to continue participating in federal asset forfeiture program

November 27, 2023 7:50 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. During last week’s Columbia City Council meeting, council members voted to continue participating in the federal asset forfeiture program. The city has a little more than $400,000 in asset forfeiture funds, with about $86,000 of that coming this year. The funds can be utilized by the Columbia Police Department. However, during the council

Proffitt picked as new Columbia Ward 2 councilwoman

November 27, 2023 5:24 AM Mitchell Kaminski, Marina Diaz, Ryan Shiner

Rachel Proffitt has been picked to represent Ward 2 on the Columbia City Council.

Columbia teachers union says cellphone use is hindering learning in the classroom

November 21, 2023 11:23 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Morgan Buresh

Columbia Public Schools’ top official is asking parents to help keep kids off their cellphones while in school.

Man accused of assault in Santulli hazing case appears in court; next date not set

November 27, 2023 5:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri fraternity member who has been charged with multiple felonies in relation to the alleged hazing of Danny Santulli appeared in court by video on Monday. Ryan Delanty, 22, of Ballwin, was charged in Boone County with felony hazing, second-degree assault and supplying alcohol to a minor. The assault

Lane closure on West Boulevard in Columbia to begin Wednesday

November 27, 2023 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work that will close the northbound lane of West Boulevard in Columbia will begin Wednesday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia Utilities. The closure is expected to last until Wednesday, Dec. 13, according to the release. The northbound lane will be closed between West Broadway Street and

Record-breaking online shopping predicted for Cyber Monday

November 26, 2023 6:51 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black Friday is over, but families can still take advantage of offers and discounts for holiday shopping thorugh Cyber Monday. This year, 182 million consumers are projected to take advantage of the season’s lowest in-store and online prices, with 71.1 million online shoppers, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation

Columbia will have crews ready to respond to Sunday’s winter weather

November 25, 2023 9:38 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A nine-member City of Columbia Public Works snowplow crew will begin working on Saturday, preparing for overnight winter weather heading to Columbia. According to a news release from the City, crews will report for duty at 6 p.m. in anticipation of the storm. The winter weather system is expected to roll into

Colder temperatures could cause problems for your vehicle

November 24, 2023 8:57 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri could see their first chance of snowfall this weekend, but with colder temperatures approaching, comes the need to double-check the car, before hitting the road. According to TIRECRAFT, tire pressure can decrease by about one pound per square inch for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. Most vehicles have

Mid-Missouri man charged with child porn possession

November 24, 2023 1:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri man was charged on Wednesday with possessing child pornography. Kelvin Maurice Powell Jr., 34, is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. He was first booked into the Callaway County Jail at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, and was brought to the Boone County Jail at 10:27 a.m. Thursday, according

Columbia organization continues Thanksgiving meal honoring Almeta Crayton

November 23, 2023 10:56 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”

Discrimination lawsuit filed against CPS by middle school student, father

November 22, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against Columbia Public Schools by a middle school student and her father. The lawsuit — which also names Oakland Middle School, its principal Jeff Mielke, teacher Vanessa Hickem and Superintendent Brian Yearwood – seeks damages, accusing CPS of negligent infliction of emotional distress and racial

Columbia Regional Airport flight delayed to start busy Thanksgiving travel day

November 22, 2023 11:42 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.

Columbia man pleads guilty to hindering felony prosecution in relation to 2020 shooting

November 22, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused to be connected to a 2020 fatal shooting in Downtown Columbia pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Kesan McNeal, 27, pleaded guilty to hindering a felony prosecution and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was given credit for time served. According to previous reporting, McNeal had