Man accused of calling in bomb threat to daycare pleads guilty, released on time served
A man accused of calling in a bomb threat to his child’s daycare in May pleaded guilty in court Friday and will walk out of jail a free man.
Continue ReadingA man accused of calling in a bomb threat to his child’s daycare in May pleaded guilty in court Friday and will walk out of jail a free man.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia is holding a public meet and greet Thursday with the three final candidates for public works director.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – For many in Mid-Missouri and across the state, today was the first day of archery season. Each year the Missouri Department of Conservation collects samples from the hunters to test for chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is deadly in the white tail deer population and continues to spread in parts of
Continue ReadingDevelopers are building a six-story apartment building at Tenth St. and Broadway in downtown Columbia, replacing the old U.S. Bank building there. Construction will cause parking lane closures as well as sidewalk closures along the south end of East Broadway between Hitt Street and South Tenth Street.
Continue ReadingA Boone County jury convicted a Columbia man Wednesday on seven felony charges including rape, robbery and kidnapping.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bullying continues to be the number one issue reported to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report. Last month, there were 10 reports of bullying – repeat harassment made to Courage2Report. There were five school shooting threats, and four threats to kill. Over the past three years, bullying – repeated harassment, has been
Continue ReadingDeputies arrested a man who might have been impaired by drugs or alcohol after he walked into a home with a knife east of Columbia on Tuesday, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education approved a new public comment policy Monday night in a split vote.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the 2021 Attorney General’s Missouri Vehicle Stops Report, 184 drivers pulled over were released with no action in Columbia last year. “Essentially that means that a stop was conducted where the driver did not receive a ticket, did not receive a written warning, or was not taken into custody for
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver shortage is affecting after-school activities in Columbia. Three weeks into the school year, Columbia Public Schools says it is able to cover its 120 daily bus routes, but the district has had to bring on extra help to get kids to after-school activities. Student Transportation of America is lacking
Continue ReadingA man suspected of shooting another man on a Columbia street last month has been booked into the Boone County Jail.
Continue ReadingColumbia Neighborhood Watch held its first public meeting since the pandemic at city hall Monday night.
Continue ReadingProjects meant to expand the stock of affordable housing are being planned for Columbia and Jefferson City.
Continue ReadingA Columbia man was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education has its first meeting of the school year Monday night and the agenda includes topics such as changes to the board’s public speaking policy, security upgrades and COVID-19 plans.
Continue ReadingA Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Neighborhood Watch is set to hold its annual meeting Monday evening, with the Columbia Police Department scheduled to speak to members.
Continue ReadingTwenty-one years after the Sept. 11Â terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.
Continue ReadingThe executive director of the Loop CID says she thinks there is potential for the land that houses Mizzou North.
Continue ReadingA man was shot early this morning in Columbia. Police are saying he is stable.
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