QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?
The City of Columbia has been considering regulation of short-term rental properties for a while now.
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Certification hearing for juvenile suspect in Columbia homicide set for Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Judge will decide Friday if a juvenile suspected to be involved with killing a woman at her home back in May will be tried as an adult. The hearing is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. The judge will go through a certification hearing
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Proposed short-term rental rules under review in Columbia
The city of Columbia will be holding a formal public hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations. The regulations would provide regulatory standards for the use of short-term rentals, such as AirBnBs or VRBOs.Â
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Two men injured in Miller County crash
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were injured – one seriously – in a Thursday crash in Eldon on East North Street at North Sandfort Street, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 1999 Toyota Camry – driven by Kenneth Baxter, 38, of Clarksburg – was heading westbound, crossed
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Ceremony held on 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor attacks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A ceremony was held Thursday at the plaza at the Boone County Courthouse to mark the 82nd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The ceremony began at 11:55 a.m., the time of the attacks on Dec. 7, 1941, in Central Standard Time. The event included speakers and a message from Secretary
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Hunter Biden is indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in a special counsel investigation
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has been indicted on tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the 2024 election. Thursday’s indictment has three felonies and six misdemeanors. Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden
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Lincoln University Board of Curators meet to discuss Dawson Hall renovations
The Lincoln University Board of Curators are expected to discuss the renovations of Dawson Hall during a special meeting Thursday.
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Columbia woman seeks class-action lawsuit against city regarding recycling fees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is seeking a class-action lawsuit against the City of Columbia over fees paid by customers for recycling pickup after the city suspended the service. The petition– filed on Tuesday by Christine Gardener — alleges a breach of contract by the city, as well as unjust enrichment. The lawsuit cites
Continue Reading Woman seriously injured in Camden County crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Fair Grove woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire – driven by Melissa Bowles — was heading northbound on Lowell Williams Road, south of Charlie Creek Road,
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Boone County woman gets max sentence for sex trafficking daughter
A judge sentenced a Boone County woman Thursday to 64 years in prison after a jury convicted her in September of sex trafficking her own daughter.
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Former Phelps County deputy faces more sexual assault charges
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Phelps County deputy who was charged earlier this year with several sexual assault charges has been charged again. Justin Durhman, 42, of Rolla, has been charged in Phelps County again with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy from an alleged incident from 2016, according to court information. He is currently being
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Columbia man charged with murder in fentanyl overdoses
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Man in custody after standoff at Columbia apartment complex
One person is in custody after a standoff between Columbia Police Department and a suspect Thursday morning.
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Ashland police chief to get $50,000 from city in settlement
The City of Ashland will pay its former police chief $50,000 to go away under the terms of a settlement agreed to this week.
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Missouri’s Voter ID trial resumes, testimony and closing arguments expected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The trial over Missouri’s Voter ID law will resume Thursday, with the states last witness set to testify after a two week pause. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. at the Cole County Circuit Courts. According to Deputy Director for Communications for the ACLU Tom Bastian, both sides have come
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City of Columbia to hold public hearing regarding short-term rental regulations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday to hear what citizens have to say about the proposed short-term rental regulations. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers at 701 E. Broadway at 7 p.m. The proposed regulations include a three “tier” structure
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more employers provide workers with discounted childcare?
Boone County is planning something new — offering subsidized childcare for some of its workers.
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‘Technical issue’ identified during test of MU’s emergency communications system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri tested its emergency communication system on Monday. It was one of multiple tests the University holds throughout the year to look at various systems put in place to keep the campus safe. The Monday test looked at the system that sends out text and email alerts as well
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Ashland police chief resigns as part of settlement
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland Police Chief Gabe Edwards has resigned from his position, as part of a settlement reached with the city, according to Edwards’ attorney. The Ashland Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night voted 4-2 to cancel a hearing this week that would have determined Edwards’ employment status. Edwards’ attorney, Matt Uhrig, had told
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