I-70 interchange at Providence Road reopens after crash
A crash involving a motorcycle led police to shut down part of an Interstate 70 interchange Tuesday.
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Columbia student motorcycle crash victim identified
Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday confirmed the name of the Rock Bridge High School student killed in a motorcycle crash on a busy stretch of road the day before.
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Tornado sirens tested in Missouri ahead of spring and impending warm weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual statewide tornado drill in Missouri was on Tuesday, with Boone and Cole counties testing their outdoor emergency sirens. The sound of sirens lasted for three minutes. Starting at 10 a.m., the severe weather sirens were tested to make sure they are in working order ahead of the changing season. Cole
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Attorney general plans to appeal federal judge’s ruling on Missouri gun law
A federal district judge on Tuesday ruled that a Missouri law limiting enforcement of federal gun rules here is unconstitutional and creates more danger for the state’s citizens.
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly breaking into apartment, threatened woman with knife
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with nine felonies after he allegedly broke into an apartment and tried to threaten a woman with knife. Hosea Gaines, 33, is charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree domestic assault, first-degree harassment, three counts of armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree stalking and
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Lincoln University wins discrimination case over former HR director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A court decision on March 1 was ruled in favor of Lincoln University in a case where its former human resources director made discrimination claims. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. In the lawsuit from 2019, Jim Marcantonio claimed former President Kevin Rome ordered him to hire
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Man stable after north Columbia shooting
Police say a man was stable after he was shot Monday night in north Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the end to the Mizzou basketball season?
The Mizzou men’s basketball team took care of business, winning their last few conference games to finish the season and earn a No. 25 spot in the AP Top 25.
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Rock Bridge High School student killed in crash on busy south Columbia road
Emergency dispatchers said a crash shut down a stretch of busy road in south Columbia a little after noon Monday.
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Hold Como Accountable asking Columbia City Council to reopen 2021 officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hold Como Accountable members are raising some concerns of theirs at the Columbia City Council meeting on Monday night. The group is asking for Columbia City Council, the Columbia Police Department, and the Boone County prosecuting office, to reopen the case of Quillan Jacobs. “We got access, group access, to a lot
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Lane closures planned nightly as Rocheport bridge work progresses
Drivers can look forward to about a month’s worth of overnight lane closures in western Boone County and eastern Cooper County as work continues on the Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River.
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Columbia bookstore supports drag storytimes despite pushback from Republican lawmakers
The most recent in a series of bills in the Missouri legislature related to drag shows and transgender people is one that criminalizes drag shows that are open to minors.
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MU says $10 million grant will double cover crops
The University of Missouri said Monday that an agricultural researcher received a $10 million grant that will double the area of cover crops used in the United States by 2030.
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Outline for roll-cart trash pickup system comes before Columbia City Council
City of Columbia staff has outlined what a move to roll carts for trash pickup might look like.
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Vigil set after high school basketball player’s death
A student-led vigil will be held in Chariton County on Monday night to celebrate the life of a Salisbury basketball and football player.
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No one hurt after central Columbia house fire
The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after a fire broke out at a home in the 700 block of Mikel Street around 5:30 a.m. Monday.
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Jefferson City School District to present $85 million school bond
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Jefferson City leaders are set to hear a presentation on a proposed bond increase for all Jefferson City School districts. The bond issue is called “Kids FIRST” and it will be on the April ballot. The Jefferson City School District says the “Kids FIRST” proposal is a zero-tax-increase bond and
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Before stepping foot on the trails: keeping safe while hiking outside
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As warmer weather returns, more people are visiting outdoor hiking and biking spots. But officials remind us of a few things to keep in mind before stepping foot on the trails. “This time of year people are gonna be out in the parks and on the trails,” Assistant Chief for the Boone
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Supreme Court weighs arguments in student loan lawsuit led by Missouri politicians
By Isabella Roberts COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Supreme Court is mulling over a decision after hearing oral arguments for several lawsuits against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, including one led by Missouri’s Attorney General. More than 26 million people applied for this program when it was launched in October of last year
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Tracking a warm start to the week, below-average temperatures to follow
TODAY: Patchy fog in the early morning clears out quickly as southerly winds pick up. These gusts could reach up to 30-35 mph this afternoon but fuel a dramatic warmup aided by more sunshine. Highs reach the mid to upper 60s. TOMORROW: One last day above-average as we climb near 70 degrees early Monday afternoon.
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