WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks about decision to go virtual
Watch the full interviews with Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.
Continue ReadingColumbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in January.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors charged a 30-year-old Columbia man in connection with a shooting that happened downtown over the weekend. Prosecutors charged Chad Thomas with assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, kidnapping and resisting arrest. Police said it happened around 12:41 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri announced Monday that it will begin updating campus COVID-19 numbers daily moving forward.
Continue ReadingFamilies in Columbia with kids in special education have started an email campaign trying to get information about their children’s education plans.
Continue ReadingThis comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) CORRECTION: Reports say Reeves was not wearing a helmet. The original article stated Reeves was wearing a helmet. The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that happened on I-70 late Saturday night. According to reports, 53-year-old Ricky L. Reeves, of Columbia, was found dead after he crashed his
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle crash at the intersection of Stadium and Providence in Columbia caused traffic backups Sunday. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted right around 2 p.m. asking drivers to avoid the area. BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Stadium Blvd and Providence Rd. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) August
Continue ReadingAs The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.
Continue ReadingThe scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.
Continue ReadingBoone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area
Continue ReadingColumbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.
Continue ReadingFewer tests along with more infections have helped push Boone County’s COVID-19 positivity rate past 40 percent, health officials said Friday.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri’s updated mask policy is now in effect for students and faculty.
Continue ReadingPolice department spokeswoman Brittany Hilderbrand said in an email officers chased the vehicle after it ran a stop sign near the intersection of Rice Road and Ballenger Lane around 12:42 a.m.
Continue ReadingNearly half the people tested for novel coronavirus over the past week have been positive for the virus, the Boone County health director said Friday when announcing new orders that will close businesses that serve alcohol at 10 p.m.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County will hand over records related to a sheriff’s department investigation into man’s killing. David Roland, attorney for the family of Ahmonta Harris, said the family and county settled a lawsuit Harris’ mother and widow filed in June. The family claimed the county unlawfully held onto unredacted copies of the death
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk wants to use a Mizzou Athletics facility as polling place for the November election. County clerk Brianna Lennon said either Mizzou Arena or the Hearnes Center will serve as a “central” polling location for the county. Any registered county voter could use the site to cast a ballot.
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