Slick conditions lead to deadly Morgan County crash
A pickup truck lost control Sunday evening on a slick highway in Morgan County, crashing with another pickup and killing the driver, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
Continue ReadingTop Stories
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you be watching the Pro Bowl Games?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Conference championship weekend for the NFL has officially wrapped up and we know who’s going to the Super Bowl in two weeks. But, during the Super Bowl’s bye week is the newly reformed Pro Bowl Games, which is replacing the Pro Bowl. Seven Kansas City Chiefs were selected. Will you be watching
Continue Reading
Nearly 30 dogs lost in Little Rays of Sunshine Animal Rescue fire
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than two dozen dogs were killed in a fire that started in a kennel at a private animal rescue early Sunday morning, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. Wayne Cummins, with the Boone County Fire Protection District Captain, said crews were dispatched to a structure fire on the
Continue Reading
Columbia Public Schools among those affected by winter weather
Columbia Public Schools will start two hours late Monday because of the weather, while other Mid-Missouri schools will close entirely.
Continue Reading
Camdenton man dies in car crash Sunday morning
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Matthew Hallquist, 32, of Camdenton died Sunday morning following a car crash just north of Bollinger Creek Road. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F responded to the crash around 9:41 a.m. According to a crash report, 19-year-old Shaylin Torimino crossed the center line of the road and hit Hallquist head-on. Torimino
Continue Reading Bonnots Mill man seriously hurt after Saturday evening crash
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Troopers say a Bonnots Mill man is seriously hurt after a crash in Osage County Saturday evening. According to online crash reports, Clark Porting, 56, was driving along Route A just north of Starlite Lane when his Jeep Wrangler went off the left side of the road and hit
Continue Reading
Missouri’s housing and utility assistance program to end
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Those looking for help with rent or city utilities now have a deadline to apply. The State Assistance for Housing Relief or “SAFHR” announced the decision to close applications by Jan. 31. The remaining funds will be given out to those in need until it runs out. The program was created to
Continue Reading
Tracking warm conditions early today ahead of evening precip
TODAY: Temperatures start near freezing and quickly rebound warmer than yesterday thanks to continued southerly winds. Highs climb into the mid-50s but expect mostly cloudy skies ahead of light evening precip. Spotty showers could begin as soon as the afternoon, transitioning to a mix of freezing rain overnight. Accumulations are expected to be low. TOMORROW:
Continue Reading
More than $41 million in damage caused by arson in Missouri in 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a deadly fire is put out, the work for fire investigators begins. A Mexico man was charged with arson and murder following an apartment fire in Mexico, Missouri, that allegedly led to the death of his mother. Fires like this are investigated using a collaborative effort from local fire departments, law
Continue Reading
Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage Friday of the violent beating of Tyre Nichols in which officers held the Black motorist down and struck him repeatedly as he screamed for his mother. The video emerged one day after the officers, who are all
Continue Reading
MoDOT announces upcoming road construction for Mid-Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation in a Friday press release revealed roadwork projects taking place in Mid-Missouri counties in the coming weeks. Route K in Audrain County will be closed Feb. 6-9 from County Road 649 to County Road 553 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily for core drilling operations. Route V in
Continue Reading
Mexico man accused of arson, murder after fatal December fire
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County prosecutor issued an arrest warrant Thursday for a man who is allegedly connected with a fire in Mexico that killed a woman last month. Brandon Spears, 43, is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree arson and armed criminal action. An apartment complex in the 1200 block of
Continue Reading
Jefferson City School District announces Houf will be new CCHS principal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ The Jefferson City School District announced in a Thursday press release that Beth Houf will be the next principal of Capital City High School. Houf previously was the principal at Fulton Middle School principal and was named the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ National Principal of the Year in 2022.
Continue Reading
Travis Kelce added to Chiefs injury report; listed as questionable against Bengals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs have added tight end Travis Kelce to the practice report Friday with a back injury. Despite a full practice, Kelce is listed as questionable for Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Bengals. Kelce made 14 catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the divisional round win
Continue Reading
Columbia rape suspect’s bond set at $1 million during Friday hearing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge gave a Columbia rape suspect a $1 million cash-only bond at a hearing on Friday. Judge Kevin Crane gave Travis Birkhead, 37, the chance to post a bond to get out of the Boone County Jail. Birkhead, of Columbia, previously had no bond while he faces charges
Continue Reading
Bond review hearing scheduled for Columbia doctor accused of rape and assault
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday afternoon a bond review hearing is set for the Columbia doctor accused of raping and assaulting a woman. Travis Birkhead faces charges of first-degree rape and fourth-degree assault. Back in December Birkhead’s public defender argued for Birkhead to be released with a GPS monitor. However, Boone County Judge Josh Devine rejected Birkhead’s request as
Continue ReadingCourt releases video of attack on Paul Pelosi
By Jeremy Herb, Jack Hannah and Jack Forrest, CNN The San Francisco Superior Court on Friday released video and audio recorded during last year’s attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, including police body-cam footage depicting the moment of the attack and the alleged assailant’s police interview where he admitted he wanted to hold the
Continue Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are Missouri Republicans too focused on gender issues?
Missouri Republicans spent much of the past week on issues involving gender identity.
Continue Reading
Lincoln University Athletics announces move to new conference
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University Athletics will be leaving the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) to join the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in the 2024-25 school year. The GLVC Council of Presidents approved the university for full membership on Monday. Lincoln University will be the 15th member of the GLVC and will be
Continue Reading
Woman injured in crash on Highway WW
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had to be pulled from a vehicle after they were pinned, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The crash involved two vehicles on Highway WW east of Purdy Lane. Highway WW was closed for 45 minutes. The crash occurred as Melody Kosmatka, 47, of Fulton, crossed the
Continue Reading