Mid-Missouri school districts have not released mask plans as start of school looms
With less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.
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Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing
Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
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Columbia man surrenders after SWAT is called to domestic disturbance early Tuesday morning
(COLUMBIA, MO) – A Columbia man surrendered to police early Tuesday morning after SWAT responded to a domestic disturbance. Columbia police responded to a domestic assault at a residence in the 10 block of Bright Star Dr. at 12:20 a.m. The victim told police that Drake Adam Stockton-Kenney, 29, of Columbia, allegedly assaulted her and
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MU settles lawsuit with former track coach over racial discrimination
An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s mask decision?
The city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.
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Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate
Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.
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Health experts encourage masks regardless of vaccination status as Columbia City Council prepares for vote
Emerging data indicate that vaccinated individuals infected with the delta variant have similar viral loads as those who are unvaccinated and can transmit the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say the coronavirus vaccines remain safe and effective in preventing severe COVID-19 complications like hospitalization and death.
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Columbia police seek man in connection with knife attack
Officers were sent to the 300 block of Hickman Avenue in central Columbia at about 1:20 a.m. Monday.
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Mask requirement in Columbia city buildings could extend to all of city in Monday night vote
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, the City of Columbia will require masks in all city buildings, regardless of vaccination status. However, the mandate could be expanded to the rest of the city pending a Monday night vote. The Columbia City Council is holding a special meeting Monday night to discuss and vote on requiring face
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce advocates against a mask mandate for businesses
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce sent a letter on Friday to city council regarding a possible business mask mandate. The letter advocates for businesses asking that they not be responsible for enforcing a new mask order. The letter says they must make known the numerous concerns from the business community about enforcing
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Broadway to Highland Drive in Columbia reopen after being closed due to car accident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County Joint Communications, Broadway to Highland Drive in Columbia is closed due to a vehicle accident. ABC News crews on the scene report seeing one car that ran into a pole along Broadway and Stadium Blvd. A woman was seen being seen put on a stretcher. Another person was
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Bicentennial celebrations in Columbia come to a close with COVID-19 precautions in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday with a third and final day of events on Sunday. According to organizers, all visitors are required to follow the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 safety regulations at the festival. The, “Together for ’21 Fest” kicked off Friday, with Governor Parson
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Back to School Health Fair helps families prepare for first day of class
Cars lined the streets around Derby Ridge Elementary on Saturday as hundreds of Boone County families went booth to booth getting haircuts, information from local vendors and school supplies.
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One person injured after accidental discharge of a gun at Columbia gas station
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was injured Friday afternoon after a gun was accidentally discharged while at a gas station. Columbia police report the victim was shot in the foot at the Eagle Stop gas station. Officials say the gun went off while it was in the victim’s pants. Officials found two bullet casings at
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Columbia mayor declares Aug. 7 as Karissa Schweizer Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Brian Treece declared Aug. 7 as Karissa Schweizer Day during a press conference Friday morning. Schweizer represented the University of Missouri in Columbia in track and cross country from 2014 to 2018 where she earned All-American honors eleven times. She also holds six records at the University and is a
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$5 million commitment announced to MU College of Business
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced a $5 million commitment from Pinney Allen and family to the Trulaske College of Business. The gift will establish the Allen Access Program to support under-resourced and underrepresented students in the College of Business through scholarships and programs. “The Allen Access Program will create more opportunities for
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Columbia parking committee bounces hotel recommendation back to city council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Parking Advisory Committee says it needs more information on the proposed hotel parking at the intersection of Cherry St. and Hitt St., in order to make a recommendation. Columbia’s city council asked the parking advisory committee to go over the plan at its last meeting. “Our job is to pass
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Governor making several stops in Mid-Missouri Thursday as Bicentennial gets in full swing
Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second death in two days; 935 active coronavirus cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Local hospitals had to turn away patients because of staffing issues and the rise in occupancy levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local hospitals in Mid-Missouri are being affected by the nationwide nurse shortage, as well as the surge of COVID-19 patients, which has resulted in higher occupancy levels and patients being turned away. Dr. Robin Blount with Boone Health said new nurses join the staff at the hospital every two weeks, but they
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