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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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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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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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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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, 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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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, 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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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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After the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened staffing issues in the hospitality industry, some long-time downtown restaurants are closing.
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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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Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.
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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, 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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The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
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The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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Habitat plans to build 143 homes in the subdivision off Brown Station Road in Columbia to help ease the city’s affordable housing crunch. Show-Me Habitat for Humanity plans to work with local organizations and businesses to build the homes. The ribbon was cut on the first home in the Boone Prairie subdivision in a Friday afternoon event.
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Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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The sheriff’s office Facebook page posted 11 photos that showed a range of hardware tools and a trailer. Various people were in the comment section of the post thanking the office for its work.Â
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“The team is in good spirits and proud to have been able to assist the citizens of Kentucky”, the Boone County Fire Protection District wrote in a Facebook post. The team is based at the fire district headquarters.
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