Highway Patrol reports at least 19 crashes across Missouri since holiday counting period began
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday crash counting period started Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and will end Sunday at midnight.
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Driver involved in deadly I-70 crash had history of brake problems on truck
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The driver of the truck that hit and killed a Boone County fire official had a history of brake problems on his truck. Online court records show Kevin L. Brunson, 64, received three tickets from state inspectors in 2008 and 2009 for not properly equipping or maintaining the brakes on his
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Columbia man charged after allegedly robbing multiple stores over the past three months
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly robbed multiple stores over the past three months and took $2,535 from the stores.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 74 new coronavirus cases; one new coronavirus-related death
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Non-profits step up to help when first responders are killed in the line of duty
Tragedies like the one that killed firefighter Bryant Gladney on Wednesday happen with relative frequency. The U.S Fire Administration has reported 136 line-of-duty deaths of firefighters in 2021 and 62 in 2019, the lowest since USFA started its annual study.
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Two hurt after rollover crash on I-70 east of Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt following a rollover crash on Interstate 70 east of Columbia on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes at the 135-mile marker, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Jared E. Thompson, 26, of Columbia, flipped
Continue Reading Columbia Fire department gives assistance after a firefighter is killed in the line of duty
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department will now help with some of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s calls after Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney died in the line of duty Wednesday morning. The tragic death of their fellow firefighter has shaken up the Boone County Fire Protection District. Columbia Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Jenkins
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Witness describes crash on I-70 that killed assistant fire chief
On Wednesday morning, several people stopped to help direct traffic on the first crash involving a box truck on westbound I-70.
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Fire district official killed in Interstate 70 crash in Boone County
The district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.
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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day marks heightened struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues
The vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.
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At-home COVID-19 tests hard to come by at local pharmacies, but President Biden says that will change soon
The White House intends to distribute 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans starting in January, which is enough to cover the entire U.S. population with at least one test.
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Columbia College names new dean of School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College has named Dr. Jennifer Jewell as the next dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) following a nationwide search. Dr. Jewell will assume the position on July 1, 2022, and Dr. Sandra Hamar will continue to serve as interim dean of HASS until then. “Dr. Jewell’s
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Time is running out to ship gifts before Christmas
Christmas is four days away and some are still working to ship their last-minute gifts. For some delivery companies, it’s peak season, creating challenges for getting those packages delivered before the holiday.
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Columbia residents express frustrations over solid waste temp workers’ lack of benefits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At the Columbia City Council on Monday night, several people expressed their frustrations to the council members over the benefits and pay of temporary workers for Columbia’s Solid Waste. Charles Holden, a temporary worker for Columbia Solid Waste, said he’s worked for the city for around eight months. He asked the city
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Coronavirus test demand rises as cases trend up ahead of the holidays
COVID-19 case levels and hospitalizations are rising in Missouri as the holidays approach — part of a nationwide trend of increasing COVID infections.
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The effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages result in the closures of some downtown restaurants
After the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened staffing issues in the hospitality industry, some long-time downtown restaurants are closing.
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Columbia City Council promotes Seewood to city manager
The Columbia City Council unanimously chose De’Carlon Seewood as the next city manager, Mayor Brian Treece said in a news conference Monday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.
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Columbia City Council to discuss funding workforce development programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia City Council will hear the request from John Glascock and city staff on where to spend $2 million of the $25 million American Rescue Plan Act funds that would address development inequalities that were exposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. City staff recommends funding three workforce development programs – MACC, Job Point,
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Columbia businesses see uptick in business due to graduation ceremonies
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Foot traffic in Downtown Columbia has picked up surrounding graduation ceremonies and hotels and restaurants in the area say they’re seeing an uptick in business. The University of Missouri, Columbia College and Stephens College all have graduation ceremonies this weekend and they are being held in-person, which is having a big impact
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