Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds
Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County Fairgrounds
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Slow start leads to home loss for Mizzou women’s basketball
The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost to (13) Mississippi State, 79-64, after a slow start. The loss drops Mizzou’s record to 4-12 (1-2 SEC). Haley Troup led Mizzou with 14 points off the bench. Hayley Frank added 13 points off the bench as well. However, Mizzou trailed by 22 points at halftime after turning the
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Callaway County tax levy increase could keep lights on at Holts Summit library
The Callaway County Library board of trustees unanimously approved language for a tax increase that will appear on April’s General Municipal Election ballot.
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More than 200 plows ready for weekend winter storm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT officials said the state’s department of transportation has 222 plows across the central district ready to go for the expected rain and snow coming this weekend. “The next couple of days is a very high variable weather event,” said Adam Pulley, the MoDOT Central District communication manager. Pulley said rain
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Freezing rain potential with incoming storm system
ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist Kevin Schneider explains what is needed for freezing rain to happen.
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Company recalls face mask after reports of burns
The company Yes To has recalled its Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask after some customers complained it irritated their skin. The mask claims to brighten dull and uneven skin. It comes in shiny, pink packaging and usually costs around three dollars. In a Jan. 3 Facebook post, the company said it is investigating
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DEFENDERS: Counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets circulating
Police are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.
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Woman sentenced to 5 years of probation for abducting child
A woman was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on Wednesday after she pleaded guilty to a felony count of child abduction.
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Road crews across Mid-Missouri trying to plan for a unique winter weather system
As winter weather moves close to Mid-Missouri, several agencies are gearing up for poor road conditions.
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Heavy rain and storms arrive tomorrow, ice and snow into Saturday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, light showers possible. Lows in the upper 40s. FRIDAY: Mostly dry early with heavy rain and storms increasing across Mid-Missouri by afternoon. Highs in the mid-50s. A few storms may produce gusty winds. Rain amounts range between 2-4″. Flash flooding is possible through Friday night. EXTENDED: As cold air moves in behind
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Lincoln University raises annual fundraising goal after surpassing the previous goal
The campaign, which started July 1, 2019, has already raised $1.7 million months before the deadline.
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Parolee pleads guilty to selling methamphetamine to undercover officer
A Kansas City-area man pleaded guilty in the Jefferson City U.S. Western District Court on Wednesday accused of selling methamphetamine.
Continue ReadingLocal foreign affairs experts weigh in on current U.S. and Iran conflict
Columbia foreign affairs experts in Columbia weighed in on President Donald Trump’s speech on Wednesday, as well as the current ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. “De-escalating, I think, is probably the best way to go, and I’m glad that Trump announced that this morning in his speech,” said Becky Price, the Post Commander
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Columbia Panera reopens after water heater catches fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspectors from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department visited at least eight eateries in the first week of 2020. One of the restaurants they went to was Panera on Brickton Road in response to a small fire that started in a back room of the restaurant. All eateries inspected: If a restaurant
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Rain today an appetizer for what could come
THURSDAY: We’re starting off with clouds this morning and a southerly breeze, which is why we’ll get back into the upper 50s later this afternoon, even as rain chances move back in later in the day. There’s really no threat with this round, other than to saturate the ground, eventually causing some problems tomorrow. TONIGHT:
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One dead after being hit by a truck in Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man is dead and two others were seriously injured after being hit by a truck Wednesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report said the incident happened at 9:48 p.m. on Highway Z, just south of Coffman Bend Drive. According to the online crash report, three men were out
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Jefferson City School District looking to add new buildings
District officials say nine of the districts 13 kindergarten through 8th grade buildings are at or over capacity and the other four buildings are nearing capacity.
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Missouri Republicans plan to repeal voter-approved redistricting process
For a second time, Missouri republicans could attempt an overhaul of the state’s redistricting process, which was put in place by voters in 2018. The current process was included in Amendment 1, also known as Clean Missouri, a petition-borne measure centered on ethics reform that was approved by more than 60 percent of Missouri voters.
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Experienced prosecuting attorney to help with backlog of murder cases in Boone County
The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office hired an assistant prosecuting attorney. Morley Swingle will be working in a temporary position until a permanent position becomes open.
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Police: Columbia man led officers on chase in stolen vehicle
Zachary Bradley, 23, of Columbia was arrested near Hinkson Creek after CPD said he led officers on a chase in a stolen car.
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