Central Missouri Humane Society deals with high number of animal surrenders
The Central Missouri Humane Society has introduced a new tool to get dogs out of the shelter as the shelter deals with overcrowding this summer.
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Mid-Missouri group holds protest for 100th straight day asking for peace in Gaza; submits petition calling for ceasefire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area nonprofit held its 100th consecutive protest and vigil outside of Columbia City Hall on Wednesday. For the past 100 days, Peaceworks has held a vigil calling for peace in Gaza. More than 40 people attended Wednesday’s gathering, many of which were from organizations, including Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Charlie
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Government offices to be closed for Juneteenth, trash will be picked up one day later in Columbia, Fulton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Government offices around Mid-Missouri will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a state and federal holiday and offices around Mid-Missouri, including Columbia, Boone County, Jefferson City, Cole County, Fulton, Callaway County and more observe the holiday. A Wednesday press release states that residential curbside pickup will not
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Another person charged in relation to shooting outside Columbia White Castle
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman has been charged in relation to a May 17 shooting outside of a White Castle on Clark Lane in Columbia where one person was killed. Lacresha Tucker, 49, of Columbia, was charged with four counts of illegal gun possession. She was booked into the Boone County Jail on May 18
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Fire report: April fire at construction site of Opportunity Campus likely started by homeless person trying to stay warm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department believes that a trailer fire on a Little Dixie Construction site was started by a homeless person trying to stay warm. On April 5, the Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 1600 Block of East Business Loop 70 at 2:13 a.m. The site of
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Columbia Public Schools wants feedback on options for next phases of attendance area redraw
New boundary changes are being considered for Columbia Public Schools, and the district recently updated its boundary suggestions before a pair of open houses it is holding on Tuesday.
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Bus inspections show improvement for Jefferson City School District from last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed its annual bus inspections for school districts in the state and the Jefferson City School District saw an improvement from last year. School buses can be rated as “approved,” “defective” or “out of service.” A Tuesday press release from MSHP states buses with defective ratings
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Suspended Sturgeon cop who shot dog responded to mobile home standoff as Hallsville police officer
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon police officer who was placed on paid leave after he shot and killed a blind-and-deaf dog responded to a standoff last week in the small town as a member of another law enforcement agency. Officer Myron Woodson was a part of the large response at a Sturgeon mobile home park
Continue Reading Columbia Board of Education approves $292 million budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved its $292 million for next school year. The budget features $16 million more to go toward teacher salaries. The district ended this past school year with a $10 million budget surplus.
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June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and nearly 7 million Americans live with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association reports more than 11% of Missouri residents older than 65 years old suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia. A neurologist at MU Health Care said several key factors help decide what is natural memory loss due to
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Hartsburg man pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in Columbia burglary case where more than $12,000 in vape items were stolen
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hartsburg man who was accused in a 2023 Columbia burglary where a babysitter was assaulted and more than $12,000 in vape devices were stolen pleaded guilty on Friday. Justin Hudson, 28, pleaded guilty on Friday to first-degree burglary, stealing a gun and stealing more than $750. He was sentenced to 10
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Mental health help available for first responders after deadly standoffs in Boone County
More than 80% of first responders experience traumatic situations while on the job, according to data from the Institutes of Health.
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Water shut off scheduled Tuesday for 240 Columbia Water and Light customers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Water will be shut off on Tuesday to the Park DeVille Place condominiums for about two hours, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia Utilities. The press release states that the outage will affect 240 customers. It is expected to last from 9-11 a.m. The release states that
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LGBTQ+ community members consider Columbia ‘safe place’ during pride month
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) When former President Barack Obama declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month in 2009. The LGBTQ+ community has celebrated their identities and achievements nationally. Last week, Columbia joined in this celebration by issuing a proclamation in support of the LGBTQ+ community, demonstrating the city’s commitment to inclusivity. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe emphasized the importance
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Father of teen killed in June 2023 Boone County shooting frustrated over lack of movement in case
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect a new statement from Capt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary since two teenagers were killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at a vacant Boone County house. On June 4, 2023, Boone County
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Columbia fire chief candidate wants to utilize AI; CFD is open to the idea, spokeswoman says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the city of Columbia continues to mull over its four options for its next fire chief, one of its four candidates said he would like to bring AI technology to the department. Brian Schaeffer has served as the assistant fire chief and fire chief of the Spokane Fire Department since 2005.
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Woman accused of killing MU student to stay in Department of Mental Health care, pending June 17 hearing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of murder in the death of a University of Missouri student in January 2023 will remain in the care of the Department of Mental Health until at least her next hearing, court records show. Emma Adams, 22, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with
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Sidewalk closures announced for repairs at two East Walnut intersections
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sidewalk closures were announced for two intersections on East Walnut Street in Columbia, a Friday press release from the city states. Curb ramp repair will occur at the intersections with Seventh and Tenth streets, the release says. The closures begin Monday and is expected to last through 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18,
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Three men wanted in connection to deadly Columbia shooting arrested in Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents filed on Thursday indicate that multiple men who were wanted for murder in the June 2023 shooting on Dove Drive in Columbia are in custody after they were arrested by Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police in Oklahoma. Deazes Turner, 20, Deljuan Turner, 20, and Alqueze Jones were arrested, according to
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Court records: Men wanted for murder in Dove Drive shooting in custody in Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court records filed on Thursday indicate that multiple men who were wanted for murder in the June 2023 shooting on Dove Drive in Columbia are in custody in Oklahoma. Deazes Turner, 20, Deljuan Turner, 20, and Alqueze Jones were arrested, according to Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson and court entries. All three
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