Harrisburg man charged after allegedly threatening a person with a gun during an argument
A Harrisburg man faces several charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone’s head during an argument.
Continue ReadingA Harrisburg man faces several charges after allegedly pointing a gun at someone’s head during an argument.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some states are experiencing a shortage of antibody treatment drugs for COVID-19 but for several Mid-Missouri hospitals, it doesn’t look like it will run out anytime soon. Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the state’s top priority is making sure its distribution process is successful
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council addressed the change in seasons Monday, searching for a solution to disposing leaves under the city’s new trash program.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday marks one month since Mizzou students returned to campus for the school year. Some businesses in Columbia say students have helped with the staffing shortage they were experiencing, while others have received few applications. Jeff Spencer, the owner of Just Jeff’s, said they have received over 100 applications over the past
Continue ReadingA person was taken away in a Boone Hospital ambulance after a car crash on Paris Road in Columbia.
Continue ReadingThe popular Roots N Blues music festival returns to Columbia Sept. 24 through Sept. 26, and with it comes a large boom to the local economy.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roots N Blues is scheduled to kick off Friday, with the festival making its return after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year according to the festival’s website, attendees will be required to either submit proof of vaccination or of a negative test in order to attend. The
Continue ReadingJudge Kimberly Shaw sentenced Nancy Metz on Thursday to two years of unsupervised probation for a misdemeanor charge of failure to stop for a school bus that’s receiving or dropping off students. She pleaded guilty to the charge last week.
Continue ReadingThis year concert promoters are requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative test to get in.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The need for substitute teachers across several Mid-Missouri school districts continues to grow causing teachers to work overtime and combine classes. Trish Foley, a retired teacher who spent 30 years in classrooms, said the low salary many school districts offers for substitute teachers is one of the main reasons for the shortage.
Continue ReadingConfusion amounts because booster doses are still unavailable to the public with little clarity or explanation on the timeline.
Continue ReadingState Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) said parents complained to him about a U.S. studies course using the video for “This is America” by Childish Gambino in class. Basye said the video features “gun violence, murder, inappropriate use of firearms and drug use.” Basye said superintendent Brian Yearwood and CPS had not done enough to address concerns he’s heard from parents.
Continue ReadingJudge Brouck Jacobs will hear motions in the case on Sept. 28.
Continue ReadingAuditor June Pitchford said in a news release that her current term, which expires Dec. 31, 2022, will be her last. Pitchford, a Democrat, was first elected in 1990 and has served eight terms without a challenge to her office.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public School District has seen its highest need for substitute teachers since the start of the school year according to CPS dashboard data. CPS started the school year on Aug. 24. The week of Aug. 23 – 27, it filled 81 of the 122 substitute teacher spots, which equates to 66.5%.
Continue ReadingThe student decided to share her story as the University of Missouri continues to receive reports of drinks being spiked as a means of sexual assault. She hopes that talking will help other people feel confident to share their stories.
Continue ReadingBut a school spokeswoman says the problem here isn’t as severe as it has been elsewhere.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Defense attorneys want a delay in Joseph Elledge’s upcoming murder trial. Attorney Scott Rosenblum asked Judge Brouck Jacobs to consider pushing back the start of the Nov. 1 trial in Boone County. Rosenblum said “voluminous” records sent to them by prosecutor Dan Knight give them more work to do to vet the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a recent shooting in Downtown Columbia early Saturday morning, leaders of the area are reassuring the public that additional safety measures are coming to the area. Nickie Davis with the district downtown said the district paid the city $30,000 earlier this year for new lights to be installed in the area
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A car crashed into a house in Columbia just before 1:45 a.m. on Monday. Three Columbia Fire Department trucks and at least one Columbia Police Department car responded to the scene along East Ash Street. According to CPD on scene, the driver lost control of the car and crashed into the house.
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