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MU Health Care announces layoffs, closure of Hy-Vee quick care clinics as part of ‘organizational redesign’

June 17, 2026 2:51 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care on Wednesday announced that it has laid off 74 employees as part of an “organizational redesign.” In a Wednesday afternoon press release, MU Health Care claimed the reduction in workforce, along with an adjustment of benefits, will “help strengthen the health system’s long-term financial sustainability, improve operational performance and

Westbound lanes of I-70 shut down in Columbia after truck flips

June 17, 2026 6:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMIZ) The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Route Z exit in Boone County were shut down on Wednesday evening after a truck flipped during a crash Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification at 6:45 p.m. stating that a crash in the westbound lanes occurred near mile marker 133, between north

Lawsuit filed against Columbia over city’s airport revenue guarantee

June 17, 2026 9:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lawsuit was filed in Boone County on Wednesday that challenges the legality of a revenue guarantee for the city to host American Airlines flights to Charlotte. The lawsuit was filed by Mark Winter and Richard Shanker – who identify themselves in court documents in documents as “residents and taxpayers.” The petition

Columbia man gets probation after pleading guilty to shooting someone who cut through yard

June 17, 2026 7:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday after pleading guilty to a pair of felonies. Kieran Piersee, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He was also faces a seven-year sentence in prison if he violates his probation, court filings show. He

Safety ambassadors begin monitoring downtown Columbia

June 17, 2026 5:13 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is taking a new angle in public safety downtown, with five safety ambassadors patrolling the city in the evenings starting Wednesday. The ambassador program is a partnership between the city, the District and the University of Missouri. City documents in previous reporting say it will cost all three

Columbia man accused of having child porn, mushrooms

June 17, 2026 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with a pair of felonies after authorities claim he possessed child sex abuse files and drugs. Daniel Haase, 42, was charged on Wednesday in Boone County with possessing child sex abuse material and drug possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

Court docs: Lawsuit filed against Columbia Orthopaedic Group after ‘ransomware gang’ takes credit for cyber attack

June 16, 2026 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A class action lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in Boone County against Columbia Orthopaedic Group after claiming it did not do enough to protect patients’ information from a data breach. Vicki Dixon, of Laddonia, is accusing Columbia Orthopaedic Group of negligence, negligence per se, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment and violating

Boone County Joint Communications enters agreements with several local agencies to upgrade radio system

June 16, 2026 4:15 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Emergency Management is continuing its multi-million dollar expansion of radio upgrades after the Boone County Commission and the Columbia City Council passed several Radio Grant Program measures on Monday and Tuesday. Through the grant, agencies can receive portable, hand-held radios that are similar to walkie-talkies or mobile radios that are

Columbia man charged with 2 felonies in deadly Camden County crash

June 16, 2026 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 27-year-old Columbia man has been charged with two felonies in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in Camden County. Dylan Gibson was charged in Camden County with driving while intoxication that caused the death of another and DWI that caused serious physical injury. He is being held at the Camden

Woman who pleaded guilty in baby death case has probation revoked

June 16, 2026 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was sentenced to probation in 2024 in an infant’s 2019 death had her probation revoked on Friday. Lavosha Daniels, 34, pleaded guilty on Dec. 16, 2024, to abandoning a corpse and first-degree involuntary manslaughter. She will now serve seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. She is currently being held

Columbia City Council moves $1.5 million for south side salt storage facility; approves new radio agreement with county

June 15, 2026 6:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday approved a number of items, including the movement of funds. The council last year authorized a call for bids to build a Municipal Services Center near the intersection of West Nifong Boulevard and Sinclair Road, just south of Mill Creek Elementary School. Previous reporting shows the

Three vehicles involved in I-70 crash at St. Charles Road exit in Columbia

June 15, 2026 9:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A three-vehicle crash led to the eastbound lane of Interstate 70 to close down on Monday evening near the St. Charles Road exit in Columbia. Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification at 8:32 p.m. stating that the road was closed at the 133.4-mile marker because of a crash. Traffic appeared to

CPD Flock cameras generate more than 5,500 alerts in first year

June 14, 2026 5:16 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new report shows Columbia’s Flock Safety camera system alerted police thousands of times over the past year. The Columbia Police Department says the system generated 5,521 total alerts in the first year of operation. Of those alerts, 2,877 were linked to outstanding warrants, 1,452 involved stolen license plates and 1,192 were

City of Columbia hosts recycling drop-off event Saturday

June 13, 2026 7:29 AM Marie Moyer

Columbia residents will be able to drop off glass and other recyclables Saturday during a city recycling drop-off event.

Planning and Zoning commission does not recommend Rock Quarry student housing complex after pushback from residents

June 12, 2026 6:12 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A proposed apartment complex in south Columbia drew significant public attention at Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where traffic concerns dominated the discussion and ultimately led to a stalled outcome. The property, which is currently unaddressed, was located about 350 feet north of the end of Gray Oak Drive. Developers asked

Confirmed black bear sightings in south Columbia

June 12, 2026 3:52 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a black bear sighting in Columbia after receiving reports on Sunday and again Thursday night. Nate Bowersock, a department black bear expert, said a black bear was spotted Sunday night on Silvey Street, followed by a sighting near the Planet Fitness on East Nifong Boulevard on

MSHP targets I-70 work zone crashes after 25 collisions in Columbia since May 1

June 12, 2026 3:45 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Tthe Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert following a string of recent crashes near Columbia. Columbia Fire and Rescue Dispatch logs show 25 collisions have occurred in construction zones on Interstate 70 in the city since May 1, six of which occurred this week. Lairyn McGregor, a Missouri

Suspect takes plea deal in Columbia McDonald’s drive-thru killing

June 12, 2026 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man originally charged with murder in a deadly shooting in the drive-thru of a Columbia McDonald’s was sentenced to prison Thursday. Correy Greene, 36, pleaded guilty to illegal transfer of a weapon and illegal gun possession in the 2020 shooting death of Marqukis Hayes at a McDonald’s on Clark Lane in

Man charged in 2024 Columbia shooting case set to face new judge

June 12, 2026 5:49 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting in Columbia will be in front of a new judge at the Boone County Courthouse Friday afternoon. Jordan Brantley will be in the courtroom at 1:30 p.m. for a status hearing. Brantley is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree murder and armed criminal

Proposed apartment complex would involve tearing down University Place Apartments, other nearby buildings

June 11, 2026 3:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A major redevelopment project could reshape downtown Columbia and replace several existing buildings near the University of Missouri’s campus. Developers asked the Planning and Zonning Comission during at Thursday night’s meeting to rezone property between Paquin Street and College Avenue to make way for a new apartment complex called “Theory Sterling Mizzou.”