Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado
The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.
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Providence Bowl moved back a day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Providence Bowl will have to wait an extra day. Rock Bridge announced the Bruins football team will now host Hickman on Oct. 17 at noon. The original scheduled date of Friday, October 16, for Rock Bridge v. Hickman has been changed…Rock Bridge Bruins varsity football will host the Hickman Kewpies on
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Pettis County man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, must pay over $6,000 in restitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that a Pettis County man pled guilty to the class D felony of Violations Involving Health Care Payments after submitting false timesheets. According to the release, Sherwin Marshall submitted false timesheets for allegedly receiving personal care services and no services were ever provided. Marshall convinced
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Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by
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Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms
The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.
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Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several members of the Pentagon’s senior leadership are quarantining after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for coronavirus, several US defense officials tell CNN.
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Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help
The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.
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Patrol: Carthage child safe, suspect arrested
The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent out an Amber Alert Tuesday morning for a 2-year-old abducted from a southwest Missouri residence by a woman who is believed to be armed.
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Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension
The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.
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Mid-Missouri authorities search for man after Monday chase
Multiple Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies searched for a man Monday night after a chase near the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Columbia man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Midway residence
A Columbia man was arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing and burglary linked to an ongoing investigation in Midway.
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City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs
The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.
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TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack
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Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence
Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.
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Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,
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Man accused of assaulting officers Sunday night in Osage County
FREEBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County probable cause statement reveals what happened during a burglary call on Sunday night in Osage County. According to court documents, a deputy from the Osage County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and found law enforcement attempting to place Gage Wansing to a patrol vehicle. Documents report that Wansing allegedly
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MONDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson provides update on returning to work; 4 staffers test positive
Check back for updates on COVID-19 around Mid-Missouri.
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Afternoon motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sends driver to hospital
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, a motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Jefferson City Police Department’s traffic crash release, the driver was traveling westbound on the 6900 block of Highway 50/63 near Militia drive when the driver laid the motorcycle down and
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Morgan County man arrested in Camden County after disturbance, biting officer
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Gravois Mills man after responding to a disturbance at Shady Gators Bar early Sunday morning. According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement, several security officers were with the subject that was being detained by the roadway when the deputy arrived. In the
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Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase
The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.
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