Police arrest Kansas City homicide suspect in Columbia
The Kansas City Police Department said the man is suspected of a 2016 homicide.
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UM System Board of Curators approves ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A more than nine million dollar project is expected to help save the University of Missouri money. The UM System Board of Curators approved this afternoon building the ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant.’ MU says the new facility removes a need for the school to replace an aging steam main and boiler on
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71st COVID-19 related death; 8th day in a row of double digit new COVID-19 cases
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Columbia shelters prepare for extreme weekend cold
Local shelters are taking extra steps to make sure that people are provided a space through the weekend as Mid-Missouri enters temperatures in single digits.
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Mass vaccination event to begin at Faurot Field Thursday
MU Health Care’s mass vaccination event is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday and will aim to vaccinate 2,000 people.
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Trial date set for Joseph Elledge in Mengqi Ji case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of killing his wife could head to trial this fall. The jury trial for Joseph Elledge is scheduled to start at the Boone County Courthouse on Nov. 1st. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Mengqi Ji. He reported her missing back in October
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Missourians traveling across county lines in order to get the coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments say they have received inquiries about the coronavirus vaccine from people all across the state. Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that it does not have enough vaccine doses available to vaccinate first-dose patients. The department has struggled with vaccine availability since receiving its first
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WATCH REPLAY: Columbia City Council, school board candidates at forum
The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.
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Shelter Insurance reports fake check scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An insurance company headquartered in Columbia is warning of fake checks. Shelter Insurance says it has received several reports about this scam. Here’s a break down of what happens. Scammers are targeting people applying for jobs, not Shelter Insurance customers. A fraudulent check is sent to the victim to buy office supplies.
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MU Health prepares Faurot Field site ahead of coronavirus vaccination clinic
University of Missouri Health Care will provide an advanced look at his coronavirus vaccination setup at Faurot Field ahead of a public clinic that starts Thursday.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Miller County Health Center to partner with Lake Regional Health Systems for vaccine clinics
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Many older Missourians face coronavirus vaccine access barriers
Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Court documents: Drug deal led to Monday night MU Alert
Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.
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Two injured in Boone County wreck
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured after a wreck Tuesday afternoon at State Road HH and North Brown Station rd. According to troopers, Marshell Thomas who was driving a 2010 Ford Escape failed to yield to Jacque Dieckmann who was driving a 2020 Kia Forte causing the Escape
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Lack of performing arts events and performances hurting local businesses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors
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Crash topples light pole at S College Ave and Hospital Dr.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A light pole has fallen onto a vehicle after a crash at S College Ave and Hospital Dr. Boone County Joint Communications reports two vehicles crashed at S College Ave at Hospital Dr. Columbia police and Columbia fire responded to crash. Columbia Water & Light is fixing the downed lights.
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Mid-Missouri COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall, opening capacity in health systems
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of hospital capacity concerns across Mid-Missouri, health care systems are reporting a decrease in hospitalizations amid the COVID-19. SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City reported treating zero positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon, with 3 patients under investigation. Vice President of Medical Affairs Dr. Lenora Adam said
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations
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Columbia man charged after allegedly running over someone while looking for a dog
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man after he allegedly ran over someone Monday night while looking for his dog. According to court documents, Timothy Withers is accused of running over the victim Monday night in the area of 8th St and Wilkes Blvd. Withers is accused of driving over someone Monday night in
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Federal report shows Missouri hospitalizations and deaths trending down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report, formally known as the White House ‘Red Zone’ Report under the Trump administration, shows new deaths, hospitalizations and positivity rates across Missouri continue to go down. Missouri State Profile Report 1-31-2021Download Those numbers are for the week of Jan. 24 compared to the week of Jan. 17.
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