Police place evidence markers on Hirth Avenue
There was a police presence in the 800 block of Hirth Avenue on Sunday.
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Early morning shooting leaves property damaged in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after a shooting early Sunday morning in central Columbia left cars and an apartment building damaged. According to police, officers responded to multiple calls for shots fired around 4:45 a.m. near the 1600 block of Towne Drive. When officers arrived on scene they found cars on the street and
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Two victims transported to hospital after shooting in Jefferson City
Jefferson City Police responded to an EMS request just after 5 a.m. Sunday.
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Verbal altercation turned physical leads to an arrest in Fulton
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man Saturday night after he allegedly hit a woman over the head with a weapon. According to the police report, FPD officers responded to the 100 block of West Oliver Street for a report of an assault around 9:50 p.m. Upin arrival, officers determined a verbal argument turned
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Suspect charged in homicide and stand-off in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Mo. (KMIZ) Miller County prosecutors charged a man with first-degree murder and other charges after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead. Terry E. Ewens, 57, of Eldon, Mo., now faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault, first-degree burglary, two counts of first-degree kidnapping and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Police arrest two people in connection with assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police arrested two people after a woman was assaulted in Central Columbia on Friday afternoon. According to a news release, officers responded to a verbal disturbance with a weapon in the 700 block of Wilkes Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. Police said they found a 40-year-old woman with injuries to her head and
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Columbia psychologist indicted by grand jury
COLUMBIA, Mo. A Boone County grand jury indicted a Columbia psychologist for sex crimes Friday. The indictment claims Kurt Bumby committed two counts of second-degree sodomy in 2010 and 2011. His next scheduled court appearance in September 28 in Boone County. A possible victim told authorities in 2019 that he and Bumby had a sexual
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Columbia man accused of pulling gun after fight
A Columbia man faces two felony charges after he was accused of trying to fire a gun at a car following a fight in south Columbia Tuesday night.
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Late-night shooting in north Columbia leads to arrest
A shooting in north Columbia late Wednesday night led to one person being arrested.
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Man accused of child abuse in Cole County
Prosecutors charged a man with child abuse in Cole County on Sunday.
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Third person charged in Lake of the Ozarks rape case
A third person faces charges linked to a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case.
Continue Reading Miller County man charged with domestic assault after weekend incident
Miller County prosecutors charged a man with a felony count of domestic assault after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead.
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Mexico officers warn of kidnapping scam
Mexico officers are warning residents about a new scam tricking friends and family members that a loved one has been kidnapped.
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Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime
The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.
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Police investigating separate weekend theft incidents in north Columbia
Columbia Police responded after two reports of theft blocks apart Saturday morning.
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Police investigating Saturday night armed robbery in north Columbia
Columbia Police continue to investigate a Saturday night armed robbery on the 3900 block of Oakland Gravel Road.
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Man faces murder charge in Howard County connected to Franklin homicide
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers assisted investigators in Howard County in connection with a homicide in Franklin last night.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to review community policing report
Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.
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Death investigation ongoing in Miller County
One woman is dead, but the cause of her death is unknown after law enforcement responded to a disturbance Saturday morning around 3:53 a.m.
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‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools
The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.
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