Inflation threat looms over food, restaurant industry
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be receding in Missouri but the threat of inflation is still hurting businesses nationwide.
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Ex-wife disputes former governor Greitens’ political conspiracy claims, pledges evidence of abuse
The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens denies in a court filing that her claims of abuse are part of a political conspiracy and said she could provide photographic evidence to support them.
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Polls open in Columbia as voters decide on everything from candidates to bond issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Election day is on Tuesday for residents who plan to participate in choosing their upcoming community leaders. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Voting begins at the Boone County Government Center Tuesday morning. Columbia Mayoral Candidates A total of four people are running for the spot of Columbia’s next mayor. In September,
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Columbia City Council did not approve roll cart ban; approved Sinclair Farms development project
The Columbia City Council will discuss repealing a ban on roll carts for trash collection and rezoning property located on the west side of Sinclair Road.
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Holts Summit contractor scams multiple people out of thousands of dollars
The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to use caution if doing business with a contractor from Holts Summit, Bath Transformations LLC.
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Woman faces multiple charges after 3-year-old found walking on Providence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is charged with child abuse after a 3-year-old is found walking on north Providence Road on Sunday morning with a dog. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Aliciana Hill with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child and possession of a controlled substance.
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Online tools can help voters find polling places
Voters in Boone County have 99 polling locations to choose from, some of which might be different than voters’ former polling places.
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Clearing of sexual assault kit backlog leads to charges in 2010 Boone County case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s Office worked with 169 law enforcement agencies to clear backlogs of untested, reported sexual assault kits has led to charges in three cases including a case from July 2010 in Boone County. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Andrew Barbee with forcible rape — sexual intercourse by forcible
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Columbia City Council to discuss the roll cart ban Monday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday night, Columbia City Council will discuss undoing a ban on roll carts for trash collection. Some Columbia residents are concerned that the cities current way of trash collection is expensive, unsafe and creates a mess. They think roll carts could help solve some of the cities trash issues. In 2016, voters approved
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Bench trial starts Monday for Columbia man accused of conspiracy to murder
A bench trial began Monday for a Columbia man accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in a plot to kill a judge.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Department locates multiple shell casings on Millbrook Drive Saturday
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department confirmed multiple shell casings were recovered on Millbrook Drive, after deputies responded to a shots fired call.
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One person hospitalized after Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital after a shooting Saturday evening in Columbia. Police were called to the scene on Eastwood Drive just before 7 p.m. Saturday after a shots fired call. On scene, officers determined that at least two shots were fired resulting in one victim being taken to the hospital
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Mid-Missouri waste management centers help community members with spring cleaning
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia and Jefferson City is starting off April with some spring waste cleaning and collections. Every first and third Saturday from April until November, community members will get to drop off household hazardous waste items free of charge in Columbia. This Saturday was the first day community members could drop off household hazardous waste
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Columbia Farmers Market to enter its 42nd season
The Columbia Farmers Market is set to kick off its 42nd season Saturday, transitioning to its spring hours from 8 a.m. until noon.
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High school students’ mental health disproportionally impacted by pandemic
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show high school students have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, and even before the pandemic, their mental health has been steadily declining.
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Columbia City Council to discuss roll cart ban on Monday
The Columbia City Council will discuss repealing a ban on roll carts for trash collection.
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Roots N Blues Festival announces 2022 lineup
The Roots N Blues Festival has announced headliners and the lineup for the three-day festival held at Stephens Lake Park.
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Missouri officially shifts into endemic phase of COVID-19
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday that the state would officially move into the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic Friday.
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Columbia working with consultant to find new fire chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The city of Columbia will hire a search firm to help it find its next fire chief. City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said the city is finalizing a contract with Strategic Government Solutions to help find the head of the department. The city plans to spend no more than $24,150. The city
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Missouri to keep testing for coronavirus until funding dries up as it moves to endemic phase
The state of Missouri will continue to prop up efforts to test for coronavirus and deliver vaccines and treatments for “as long as federal resources persist,” according to a presentation linked from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website.
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