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Police say they have a second suspect in Columbia homicide

May 25, 2023 10:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say a juvenile has been detained on a murder charge related to the deadly shooting of a woman in a south Columbia neighborhood.

Community members get first look at The Food Bank Market in Columbia

May 25, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the community got their first look today at the Food Bank of Central Missouri’s new location on West Business Loop 70 Construction is still underway for the Food Bank Market, with the location expected to open this fall. The food bank market will have more than 5,000 square feet of retail

Jury trial date set for man accused in MU hazing case

May 25, 2023 7:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial date has been set for one of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled. Samuel Morrison, 23, is charged with hazing – life endangerment. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Boone County Courthouse. The jury

Second water main break in Columbia neighborhood occurs after part of street collapses

May 25, 2023 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia neighborhood saw two water main breaks occur Thursday on Lagrange Court and West Ridgeley Road. The first of the two occurred on Lagrange Court after a construction crew hit a water line around 1 p.m. A City Utilities spokesman said the second occurred between 3:30-4 p.m. in the 200 block

Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri hosting kick-off event to celebrate new location

May 25, 2023 6:17 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting a kick-off event to celebrate its new location at 705 Business Loop 70 West in Columbia. The event is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. The Food Bank says it’s expecting the new location to help improve the neighborhood experience. The

Housing and Community Development Commission reviews requests for 2024 funds

May 24, 2023 6:43 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday to start the decision process of where 2024 funds will go. Representatives from other community housing groups also joined the meeting at City Hall. The commission heard proposals from 11 organizations during the meeting. Projects were presented to the commission including a request

Court appoints special prosecutor in Columbia Police Department use-of-force investigation

May 24, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge has appointed a special prosecutor in review the criminal investigation into two former Columbia police officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar.

Columbia moving forward with Downtown park at former Superfund site

May 24, 2023 7:23 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is moving forward with a plan to build a new park in the Downtown Columbia area. The park will be built in an empty lot at Orr Street and Park Avenue at a former site owned by Ameren. The site was deemed a contaminated Superfund site and was

Questions remain in investigation into Columbia homicide, standoff

May 24, 2023 12:18 PM Hannah Falcon

The suspect in a Monday homicide in a south Columbia neighborhood was found dead after a standoff with police Tuesday night.

Columbia trash collection begins earlier next week

May 24, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water & Light announced on its social media Wednesday that trash collection in the City will begin earlier, starting on Tuesday. The post asks residents to please have their trash at the curb “no later than 6:30 a.m.” The impending summer heat was listed as the reason for earlier pickup. Residents

Airbnb cracking down on party bookings for Memorial Day weekend

May 24, 2023 12:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Airbnb is announcing new restrictions to help prevent parties in Missouri over Memorable Day weekend while local governments look at regulating the short-term rental industry.

Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall

May 23, 2023 7:12 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County

Park Patrol hosts training session, continues search for park volunteers

May 23, 2023 5:51 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Park Patrol is looking for volunteers to help keep parks and trails clean and safe in Columbia. Anyone who wants to volunteer must consent to a background check, interview with city staff and must complete a 30-minute video training session. Volunteers help patrol the MKT Trail, the Bear Creek Trail, the

CPD: Shooting suspect found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

May 23, 2023 11:18 AM Erika McGuire

Two people have come out of the apartment where a possible suspect in a deadly Columbia shooting remained holed up Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Columbia man charged after chase with law enforcement

May 23, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a chase through northeast Columbia on Sunday. Juwan Clark, 23, is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident – causing more than $1,000 worth of property damage, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest

Columbia announces extension of lunch programs over the summer for students

May 23, 2023 11:29 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Students across Columbia Public Schools will head out Tuesday afternoon for summer break.

Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint

May 23, 2023 5:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial

MUPD has new online portal for public comments

May 23, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has announced – in a Tuesday press release — a new public comment portal. The portal is part of a new standard required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, according to the release. Feedback made through the portal will go directly to CALEA. The

Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal

May 22, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.

One hurt in shooting in south Columbia neighborhood

May 22, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Police are investigating a shooting in south Columbia after officers were called to a robbery.