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DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes

November 14, 2019 6:10 PM Deborah Kendrick

Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?

College students’ personal information up for grabs under federal law

November 14, 2019 10:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri receives — and fulfills — hundreds of requests each year for student directory information.

Columbia business owner arrested, charged on suspicion of child molestation

November 15, 2019 1:04 PM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Kliethermes Homes and Remodeling was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of first-degree child molestation. Police arrested Cale J. Kliethermes on Thursday, and he was charged with first-degree child molestation, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and first-degree sexual misconduct. The arrest was made after an investigation,

Columbia, Boone County leaders aim to get accurate 2020 census information

November 15, 2019 11:08 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia and Boone County officials announced a partnership on Friday in order to get the most accurate information for the 2020 census. Mayor Brian Treece and Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill announced Friday that Dr. Tracy-Greever Rice, a rural sociology professor at MU, and county clerk Brianna Lennon will co-chair the Boone

Historic MU building to be demolished, several concerned about the decision

November 14, 2019 11:03 AM Connor Hirsch

University of Missouri officials announced Thursday Pickard Hall, a more than 100-year-old building located on the Francis Quadrangle, will be demolished due to chemical safety concerns. Officials said the decision came after years of analysis and consultation with environmental authorities and experts, determining there was no other alternative. University officials submitted a final plan to

Columbia police investigate armed robbery at gas station

November 14, 2019 5:32 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department said it is investigating an armed robbery Thursday morning. Authorities responded to the BreakTime gas station on Forum Boulevard just before 3 a.m. Police described the suspect as a male wearing a black coat with a hood and wearing what appeared to be camouflage pants. Columbia police released this surveillance image

Food inspections yield some violations at Faurot Field

November 13, 2019 10:15 PM Zara Barker

Inspectors from MU’s Environmental Health and Safety department completed 221 inspections at 39 food facilities inside Faurot Field. “Our number one priority is the safety of our guests, so we’re going to do everything possible to make sure that they’re having a good experience while they’re at the game, and of course that includes having

Chief: Detectives putting in “inspiring” work to ongoing shooting investigations

November 13, 2019 8:26 PM Barry Mangold

The Columbia Police Department is working vigorously on several 2019 shooting homicide cases, according to Chief Geoff Jones. Police have investigated eight deadly shootings so far this year. Five people died in four separate incidents in September alone. No arrests have been made in two of those cases. In the other six, at least one

Columbia commission members vary on timeline of vaping regulation

November 13, 2019 3:49 PM Connor Hirsch

As vaping related-illnesses continue to make headlines across the country, local leaders have varying opinions about how to move forward with regulations.

Appeals court hears arguments on Business Loop tax increase

November 13, 2019 12:13 PM Sydney Olsen

A panel of judges with the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday over a case challenging the formation of a special taxing district along Business Loop 70 in Columbia.

Boone County clerk solicits votes for sticker design

November 13, 2019 3:36 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is asking the public to help pick the next design for its iconic “I Voted” stickers.

Columbia man pleads guilty in alleged deadly drug conspiracy

November 13, 2019 2:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday in a case tied to a home invasion killing in a posh subdivision and the theft of a U-Haul loaded with marijuana.

Columbia Public Works completes first snow response with new routes

November 12, 2019 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

After inches of snow fell across areas of Mid-Missouri, road crews plowed more streets than usual. Columbia Public Works this year added about 50 miles of roadways to their workload in the form of third-priority snow routes. Before the addition, there were only first and second priority streets. “We’re trying to increase efficiency without increasing

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia hires former Ferguson city manager

November 12, 2019 5:12 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former city manager in Ferguson, Missouri, will start work for the city of Columbia on Monday. City Manager John Glascock announced Tuesday that he has selected De’Carlon Seewood for the position of deputy city manager. Seewood was city manager in Ferguson from 2015 until this year, the city of Columbia said

Boone County road crews using sun’s help to clear roads

November 12, 2019 1:47 PM Brittany Wiley

Boone County Road & Bridge used the sun’s help on Tuesday to try and clear snow-covered roads.

Columbia man expected to plead guilty in Planned Parenthood arson case

November 12, 2019 3:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man will plead guilty after he was charged with setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic.

CPS approves name for new middle school

November 12, 2019 11:51 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools approved the name for a new middle school at its Monday night meeting. The name for the new school will be John Warner Middle School, named in honor of a former Columbia Police Department officer who died in August. Last night, the November board meeting was a night to

Elledge denied bond reduction in child abuse case

November 12, 2019 10:19 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The husband of a Columbia missing woman was denied a bond reduction on Tuesday after last week’s hearing in his child abuse case. Joseph Elledge’s bond was set at $500,000. According to a Boone County Judge’s order, if Elledge posts his bond, he will not be allowed to have contact with any

Slide-offs reported Tuesday morning as some streets remain snow covered

November 12, 2019 5:25 AM Madison Fleck

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews continued to treat roads on Tuesday morning after an overnight freeze. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map, many Columbia roads remained covered on Tuesday morning. Roads in Jefferson City remained mostly clear with some partly covered roads. Route E in Boone County was closed Tuesday morning after

Treatments will prove ineffective as temps drop below 15 degrees overnight

November 11, 2019 4:58 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Road treatment methods will be ineffective overnight as temperatures continue to fall, a Columbia Public Works official said Monday. “Right now we have a 24-person crew that’s out … until 7 p.m.,” said Richard Stone, engineering and operations manager for Columbia Public Works. “We may scale back after that to an eight-person