News Archives

DEFENDERS: Donating to Australia wildfires safely

January 13, 2020 4:10 PM Deborah Kendrick

The devastating Australian bushfires spreading across the nation for months are showing no signs of slowing down.

City of Columbia says report potholes to get them fixed

January 13, 2020 3:43 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Public Works strongly advises the public to call and log complaints about any potholes when they appear.

Holts Summit police seek help finding trailer

January 13, 2020 5:13 PM Matthew Sanders

Holts Summit police are asking for help to find a construction trailer and some of the items that were inside it.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Lawyer requests change of venue in Joseph Elledge child abuse case

January 13, 2020 4:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The lawyer for a Columbia man whose wife disappeared in October is seeking a change of venue in his child abuse case.

St. Louis prosecutor: Racist interests try to force her out

January 13, 2020 4:14 PM Associated Press

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has filed what she calls an unprecedented federal civil rights lawsuit, accusing the city, the local police union and others of a coordinated and racist conspiracy aimed at forcing her out of office.

Authorities make arrests in Moniteau County gas station burglary

January 13, 2020 2:00 PM Madison Fleck

Moniteau County authorities arrested two people and identified a third person in connection with a robbery at a gas station from last month.

Former Callaway County assistant coach pleads guilty to attempted sexual contact with student

January 13, 2020 11:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

A former assistant football and track coach in the North Callaway School District pleaded guilty to attempted sexual contact with a student.

School bus runs off road during Monday commute

January 13, 2020 8:48 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia Public Schools bus ran off the side of the road Monday morning during its commute.

Kansas City Chiefs advance to AFC Championship game

January 12, 2020 7:13 PM Tyler Murry

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the second straight season, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans, 51-31. The game started out about as poorly as it could have for Kansas City. The Texans jumped out to a 24-0 lead that included a muffed punt and blocked

Road crews will return to business as usual for Monday morning commute

January 12, 2020 6:14 PM Connor Hirsch

Road crews in Mid-Missouri are going back to their normal hours after winter weather created hazards for drivers Saturday.

Pfc. Miguel Villalon was killed in an attack in Afghanistan Saturday.

U.S. soldiers, including one who trained in Missouri, killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan

January 12, 2020 8:56 PM Barry Mangold

A roadside bomb in Afghanistan killed two American soldiers and injured others on Saturday.

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Capital City High School on Sunday

Construction at both Jefferson City high schools near completion

January 12, 2020 6:15 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District cut ceremonial ribbons at multiple school buildings to mark the end of a construction project that began in 2017.

Moberly police arrest man after standoff

January 12, 2020 11:51 AM Ben Fein

A man is being held in the Randolph County Justice Center after a standoff with authorities. According to a news release, the Moberly Police Department received a tip Saturday that indicated the location of Daniel Johnston, who was wanted on a felony warrant for domestic assault. Police responded to the tip just after 9 p.m.

Crews continue to treat roads, refreeze expected

January 11, 2020 7:37 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of flooding and ice-covered roads in parts of central Missouri as a winter storm system continues to move through the area.

Mizzou basketball earns first SEC win of the season

January 11, 2020 9:43 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team won its first SEC game of the season in convincing fashion, 91-75, over the Florida Gators. With the victory, the Tigers improve to 9-6 (1-2 SEC). It is the first time Mizzou basketball has beaten the Gators since the 2014-15 season. Mizzou came out firing in the first half and scores

Mizzou guard suspended indefinitely

January 11, 2020 6:59 PM Tyler Murry

According to a team spokesperson, the Mizzou basketball team has suspended freshman guard Mario McKinney Jr. indefinitely. The spokesperson said the team will have no further comment at this time. Cuonzo Martin had no further update after the game against Florida on McKinney. The St. Louis native has played in four games this season for

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snow tapering off across mid-Missouri, cold air to cause morning impacts

January 8, 2020 3:13 PM Jessica Hafner

SYNOPSIS: Snow continues to rotate out of mid-Missouri this evening. Most snowfall will exit our eastern counties by 7pm. Snow will continue to taper off with most of the area seeing 1-3″ total storm accumulation by sundown. In addition to the snowfall, temperatures stay below freezing with winds gusting up to 30 mph at times.

Police arrest second suspect in Garth Ave. home invasion

January 11, 2020 8:15 PM Madison Fleck

The Columbia Police Department named a second suspect connected with a central Columbia home invasion.

MU professor dies while on trip in Thailand

January 11, 2020 5:18 PM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri adjunct professor and faculty member Wayne McDaniel died on Friday while on a school trip in Thailand. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and we’re doing anything we can to support them during this very difficult time,” said university spokesman Christian Basi. “Wayne is a longtime employee

Family could get $1.25 million in wrongful death settlement

January 11, 2020 4:40 PM Madison Fleck

Charles Waddill and Access Percussion, LLC could pay $1.25 million in a wrongful death settlement filed by Timothy Wilson’s children.