COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The union representing the Columbia Fire Department is speaking out Wednesday, saying there has been a lack of communication from the city manager on the process of hiring a new fire chief. Zack Privette — president of the Columbia Professional Fire Fighters — said since the city named the three finalists for the
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Organizers of the Roots N Blues music festival say safety is their top priority, and they make use of on- and off-duty Columbia police to make it happen.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Downtown Community Improvement District is opening it’s second round of minority-owned business grants. The grant was created in 2020 and was approved in 2021. CID Executive Director Nickie Davis said the goal was to “increase the viability, visibility and growth of each awardee’s business.” “We have a glaring problem in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teacher at the Columbia Area Career Center was one of five grand-prize winners for Harbor Freight’s Tools For Schools. Jared Monroe – who teaches automotive technology– received $100,000. The money will be split so $70,000 will go to improvements for his classroom while the rest will go to Monroe. Monroe hasn’t thought about
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United (DBRLWU) met with the DBRL administration Monday. The DBRLWU sent its list of demands to the administration on Sept. 29. Workers approved to unionize in May. The two sides agreed to terms for the contract negotiations and discussed the list of demands on Monday. The actual
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee issued a recall Monday on eight products that include cheese. The chain announced the recall in a press release after being notified by Old Europe Cheese, Inc., that some of its products manufactures for Saputo Cheese USA may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was issued for Hy-Vee grocery
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with multiple crimes Wednesday after causing a police chase in north Columbia. Cameron Comstock, 22, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and driving while revoked — second or third offense. A Boone County police officer came across Comstock driving a stolen GMC Yukon in
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COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education will host a meeting Wednesday where Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood plans to address growth and achievement at the school district. Some of the items to be addressed in the PowerPoint are student attendance, achievements and teacher retention. Data from the presentation shows teacher retention sits at 87%
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged Thursday with financial exploitation of an elderly person after allegedly stealing from a 78-year-old man who received in-home care. The man’s daughter received a power of attorney over him in October. She found unusual activity in his bank accounts, according to a probable cause statement. The man
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Tuesday with tampering with evidence in relation to an investigation involving the sale of alcohol to a minor. A warrant was issued Jan. 10 for Jay Patel, 35, to provide video from Dash Convenience and Liquor Store on Ninth Street in Columbia. Patel claimed the video system
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A criminal defense and civil rights attorney in Columbia died of natural causes, according to a medical examiner’s report. The report from the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner obtained by ABC 17 News said Stephen Wyse, 55, died of severe cardiomegaly. The Aug. 23 report from Dr. Carl Stacy said hepatic fibrosis
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office announced an unclaimed property auction will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Columbia. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. both days, with daily previews beginning at 8 a.m. each day.  A preview for the auction will be held 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new fire station. The ceremony for Fire Station No. 11 will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday at 6909 Scott Blvd. A press release stated speakers for the event will include: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer and Acting Fire Chief Clayton
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The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.
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More than 40 Walmart locations across Missouri will be under construction as stores are updated and remodeled.
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A water main in south Columbia broke Monday afternoon, sending a geyser of water into the air.
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Boone County prosecutors have charged a Marshall man with second-degree assault and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to take a Columbia police officer’s gun.
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James Whitt (middle), Peter Stiepleman (left) and B.J. Hunter standing together (2014).
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The officer-involved shooting Thursday in Columbia resulted in one person dead and three Columbia police officers on paid administrative leave.
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