Judge denies police officer’s request to have case dismissed
A Boone County judge decided Friday not to dismiss the case against a Columbia police officer that hit and killed a child with her cruiser.
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Father of suspect says he tried to get son to surrender to CPD during fatal encounter
An autopsy is set for early next week on the body of a man found dead after exchanging gunfire with police Thursday in south Columbia.
Continue ReadingDemocratic candidates Sanders and Biden to stop in Missouri ahead of presidential primary
The top Democratic presidential candidates are making campaign stops in the Show-Me State ahead of the election Tuesday.
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Sonic boom heard, felt in Boone County
A military aircraft caused a sonic boom heard around Boone County on Friday, a fire official said.
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Purina Animal Nutrition recalls several pet food brands
Purina Animal Nutrition has recalled four different brands of pet food sold in 32 states, including Missouri. The recall was issued after customers reported pets getting sick. The recalled products include Purina Rabbit Feed, Purina Turkey Feed, Country Acres Rabbit Feed and DuMOR Chick Starter/Grower Feed. Watch the video above for more details from this
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JC Schools board votes to appeal ruling on fired administrator, hire outside attorney
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District’s board voted Friday morning to file an appeal of a judge’s ruling that the district must reinstate a fired administrator. “We believe it is in the best interest of our staff and students to do so, as protecting the privacy and security of the data entrusted
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Man killed in south Columbia standoff was wanted on suspicion of child molestation
Columbia officers said a man is dead after he barricaded himself in a south Columbia home and shot at police.
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Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed
The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County Assessor Chris Estes.
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State cites seven supervision issues as reason for revoking learning center’s license
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of the Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center is uncertain as the center works to keep its state license. The Department of Health and Senior Services sent the learning center a letter on Feb.13 to inform staff the department intended to revoke the center’s license after several incidents where children
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Jefferson City School District to appeal circuit court loss
The Jefferson City School District has some legal options after a Cole County judge ordered the board to rehire and provide back-pay to a former administrator.
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Missouri business owner hopes product can help with COVID-19 detection, preparation
DREXEL, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri business owner says his product could help prevent the spread of the newly discovered strain of the coronavirus. The problem, according to InnovaPrep CEO David Alburty, is getting a hold of someone within the system that might be interested. InnovaPrep takes up several buildings in the downtown area of Drexel,
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BB Gun recovered from Maries County school bus
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Maries County Sheriff’s office says they recovered a CO2 BB gun from a student in Vichy on Thursday afternoon. Maries County Sheriff’s Office Belle Division Deputies say when they arrived on the scene the bus driver appeared to have the situation under control. According to a Facebook post, the driver had
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Local highlights and scores: March 5, 2020
Here are the local high school basketball scores from Thursday, March 5, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS CLASS 4, DISTRICT 10 Boonville (49) Helias (58) FINAL BOYS HOOPS CLASS 5, DISTRICT 9 Smith-Cotton (60) Rock Bridge (76) FINAL Jefferson City (61) Battle (75) FINAL CLASS 4, DISTRICT
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Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference
City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Missouri.
Continue Reading New documents reveal how fast CPD officer was going before fatally running over 4-year-old
A second probable cause statement filed Wednesday says a Columbia Police Department officer was driving about 14 miles per hour before she struck and killed a 4-year-old girl outside Battle High School.
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Court documents: Centertown woman accused of threatening to kill her child
According to the document, Ligon put her child into its crib, then attacked her sister.
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Capital View Levee rehab could take months
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The estimated completion date of levee repairs has been corrected. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official says the Capital View Levee rebuilding process should be completed by the end of summer. Contractors currently have the ability to place bids on the contract which the Corps published on Feb.
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Broadway Urgent Care becoming new Mizzou Urgent Care clinic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced Thursday it’s joining with Broadway Urgent Care to open a new facility at the West Broadway walk-in clinic. The letter sent out just before noon shows the facility will become a second Mizzou Urgent Care location. MU Health Care CEO Jonathan Curtwright said more people are using walk-in
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Crash with Columbia Fire Department vehicle sends one person to the hospital
Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brad Fraizer said a truck driver crashed into a CFD vehicle head-on after the fire crew responded to an emergency call earlier that night.
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Columbia city officials hold coronavirus briefing
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announced Wednesday he and others are holding a press conference on Thursday going over the city’s efforts fighting COVID-19 also known as coronavirus.
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