Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools
Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
Continue ReadingSeveral school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and Board of Curators Chair Julia Brncic are expected to have a news conference at about 12:30 p.m. The event follows the curators’ meeting. Watch the conference in the player below.
Continue ReadingAfter Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more suspects have been arrested in a 2017 downtown Jefferson City killing, police said Thursday. Robert Farrow, 27, was arrested within the last week in Milwaukee, police said. Devon Skinner, 25, was arrested in St. Louis. Each man was arrested on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon, armed
Continue ReadingRepublican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.
Continue ReadingOfficers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.
Continue ReadingWatch an interview with Boonville R-I’s superintendent.
Continue ReadingAuditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police is asking for information on 13 unsolved murders from 11 incidents since 2014. “Recently, the community and CPD have worked together really well to solve several cases relatively quickly,” said Lt. Matt Stephens. “I’m hopeful that reminding the community of these unsolved homicides will generate discussion and motivate those who
Continue ReadingCheck back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingA top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.
Continue ReadingSeveral rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.
Continue ReadingA man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.
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