Fans encouraged to purchase Cotton Bowl tickets through SeatGeek
The Mizzou Tigers are heading to the Cotton Bowl, and those looking to attend will need to make sure they’re buying a reliable ticket.
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Eight candidates file for five open Jefferson City Council positions
Candidates could officially put their names in for local elections starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Filing in most places will continue during regular business hours for the city or county government building until 5 p.m. Dec. 26.
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Jefferson City man accused of robbing man at gunpoint outside of IHOP
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after he was accused of robbing another man at gunpoint on Monday. James Wheeler Jr., 41, was charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment
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St. Louis man suffers serious injuries in Phelps County crash
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 29-year-old St. Louis man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on Highway 8 in Phelps, about four miles south of St. James, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2005 Ford Focus was heading southbound on Highway 8, the report
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Missouri’s next education department chief will be a Republican senator with roots in the classroom
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The next head of Missouri’s education department will be Republican Missouri state Sen. Karla Eslinger. She’s a former teacher, principal and school district superintendent. The state announced the appointment Tuesday. She will start as commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education effective June 1. Eslinger will remain
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Veterans United 2023 ‘Bright Lights/Holiday Nights’ drive-through display starts on Tuesday
Veterans United is kicking off its 2023 Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through display on Tuesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you or someone you know planning a Cotton Bowl trip?
It didn’t take long for No. 9 Mizzou to sell out its allotment of Cotton Bowl tickets.
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New Columbia police chief sworn in Monday night, addresses officer retention plans
Jill Schlude and Rachel Proffitt will be sworn into their new roles as police chief and Ward 2 councilwoman, respectively, when the Columbia City Council meets Monday.
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Man charged with assault after allegedly crashing into deputy’s patrol vehicle
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laquey, Missouri, man was charged with several felonies after allegedly intentionally ramming his vehicle in a Pulaski County deputy’s patrol vehicle on Thursday. Justin Gentry, 33, was charged with three counts of first-degree assault, resisting arrest and two counts of first-degree property damage. A warrant was issued and a $500,000
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Mizzou running back Cody Schrader wins the Burlsworth Trophy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KMIZ) Mizzou running back Cody Schrader will return to Columbia with some hardware, following the annual Burlsworth Trophy award show, on Monday night. The Tiger standout won the award, which is given to the most outstanding college football player who started his career as a walk-on. The former Division II running back’s story
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Insurance group CEO announces intent to run for Boone Health Board of Trustees seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gary Thompson, the CEO of Columbia Insurance Group, announced an intent to run for one-of-two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats in a Monday press release. Thompson will retire from Columbia Insurance Group on Jan. 1, according to the release. He was the CEO for 12 years. He is currently one of six
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Missouri House begins working early on fiscal 2025 budget
The Missouri House of Representatives is getting an early start on outlining the state’s budget a month before the state of the 2024 legislative session.
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Mizzou Cotton Bowl appearance means windfall for SEC
The SEC and Mizzou Athletics can expect a financial windfall from the Tigers’ appearance in the Cotton Bowl.
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Eli Drinkwitz named AP SEC Coach of the Year; multiple players get first-team honors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Associated Press tabbed Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz as the SEC Coach of the Year, on Monday, following his best season at the helm of Tiger football. Drinkwitz led MU to the program’s first 10-win season since 2014. Mizzou is the No. 9-ranked team in the land and will meet Ohio
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Stephens College announces new program providing free tuition to some students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College announced a new program in a Monday press release that will provide free tuition to some students. The release states that the Stephens Promise program will begin in the 2024 fall semester. The program will provide free tuition to full-time students whose annual adjust family income is fewer than $75,000
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Court dates set for two accused in Santulli hazing case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men who were accused in the alleged hazing of former University of Missouri freshman Danny Santulli have had new court dates revealed on Monday. Samuel Lane, 22, and Benjamin Karl, 21, both of Columbia, were charged with felony hazing. A status hearing for Lane’s case was set for 9 a.m. Friday,
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Columbia ARPA recipient rolls out plan to address community violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the City of Columbia’s American Rescue Plan Act funding recipients has rolled out its new plan to help address community violence. The Columbia City Council approved five ARPA-related contracts on Monday. The contracts are part of the council’s consent agenda where each organization that received ARPA funding lays out a
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AP names LSU’s Daniels unanimous SEC offensive player of year; Watson named top defensive player
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the unanimous pick as Associated Press Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year, while Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson is defensive player of the year. Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz won coach of the year honors Monday after leading the ninth-ranked Tigers into the Cotton
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Several charges dropped for woman accused in connection to Jefferson City park shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged in connection to a Jefferson City shooting saw multiple charges dropped on Friday. Denise Ann Word, of Jefferson City, is now charged with accessory to fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. She was previously charged with accessory to first-degree assault, accessory to aiding or abetting a shooting and armed
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No Columbia homes exceed action levels for lead, copper in latest round of water testing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has received the results of the second round of required lead and copper water sampling, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia. According to the release, results show that the City remains in compliance with the lead and copper action levels established by the
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