City of Columbia breaks ground on park on former contaminated site in North Village
Columbia city officials will break ground Thursday on the city’s newest park, located in the North Village area of the central city.
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Missouri AG warns consumers to be aware of ticket scams ahead of Taylor Swift’s July concerts at Arrowhead
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a press release on Thursday for consumers to be alert for “suspicious ticket offerings” ahead of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Kansas City last month. The pop star is performing July 7 and 8 at Arrowhead Stadium. Tickets for the Eras Tour sold quickly last year
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West Worley Street/West Boulevard traffic signal to operate as four-way stop next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of West Worley Street and West Boulevard will operate as a four-way stop Monday through Wednesday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. Traffic lights will not operate and stop signs will be posted at all four street corners. Subcontractors will be moving a traffic signal cabinet
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Columbia Municipal Court hours to change Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Municipal Court announced in a Thursday press release that its hours will change, beginning Monday. Hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Those hours include lunch. The court will be closed to the public on Fridays, the press release states. The court will still
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Woman accused of stealing nearly $47,000 from bank account
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman has been charged after she was accused of stealing $46,800.20 from a bank account in last year. Concepcion Rolden-Guevara, 56, is charged with stealing more than $25,000. Her address is listed as Columbia on Casenet, but the probable cause statement lists her address as Napa, California. She is not in
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Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed dead, US Coast Guard says
The search for a missing submersible with five people aboard took a bleak turn Thursday when the U.S. Coast Guard said a debris field was found at the bottom of the ocean near the Titanic, and the critical 96-hour mark passed when breathable air could have run out.
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Morgan County man accused of DWI after single-vehicle crash
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Versailles, Missouri, man early Thursday after he crashed his truck in Morgan County.
Continue ReadingRescuers rush to find missing Titanic sub as oxygen runs out onboard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rescuers made a desperate last attempt on Thursday morning to find the submersible that was lost on Sunday while on a trip to view the Titanic. It is expected that the sub had about 96 hours worth of oxygen when the trip began on Sunday, which would mean the five passengers on
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had a package stolen from outside your home?
The term “porch pirate” has become a part of the American vernacular, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Empty house in Jefferson City destroyed by fire
An empty house was destroyed in a fire in Jefferson City on Wednesday.
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CPD: Man with gunshot wound taken to hospital following shots-fired call Wednesday in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department said on its social media that a man suffered an apparent gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon. Officers were sent to a shots-fired call Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of Jewell Avenue in central Columbia. CPD tweeted the man who was shot was brought to an area hospital and is
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String of burglaries and thefts reported in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help after multiple burglaries and thefts were reported this week. On Tuesday, Columbia police posted a video of a man stealing a package Saturday in the 100 block of Blue Ridge Road. They also asked for help identifying someone who was allegedly involved
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Richey announces state senate bid
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) announced Tuesday night on his social media that he will run for the 21st District seat in the Missouri Senate. Richey currently represents District 39 in the Missouri House, which is part of Clay County. He was first elected to that seat in 2018. District 21
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Pavement maintenance scheduled for Columbia streets; road work also announced in Boone and Cole counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work will begin Friday in Columbia on several streets, according to a press release from the City. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, June 30. Capital Paving — contractors for the City of Columbia Public Works — are scheduled to perform mill and overlay pavement maintenance on: Lea Verde
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Lohman woman charged with arson after allegedly setting multiple fires
LOHMAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County woman has been charged with three counts of second-degree arson after she was accused of setting fire to a residence, two barns and a yard on Saturday. A warrant was issued Tuesday for Diana Anne Beasley, 50, of Lohman, and no bond is set. She is not in custody,
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Person rescued from Osage River island when water rises
Firefighters rescued a person after he was stranded on an Osage River island Monday.
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Fire department investigating shed fire in Central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department is investigating what caused a shed to catch fire in the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue on Wednesday morning.
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services discuss marijuana microbusiness licenses
JEFFERSON CITY Mo (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services met to go over the process and timeline for awarding marijuana microbusiness licenses. The licenses are a way for underrepresented individuals to legally engage in the marijuana market. The department will provide six licenses to each of the eight Missouri
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have Hunter Biden’s actions influenced your view of his father?
The news broke Monday that Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, will plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges as part of a deal with prosecutors.
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Columbia City Council approves design elements for I-70/Highway 63 connector, electric rate increase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Tuesday approved the design for a beautification project at the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector, an electric rate increase and a purchase of land that can be used for a new fire station. The City Council did not nail down a final price tag for the beautification project,
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