No one injured after Jefferson City house fire
The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges following a shooting in Dec. 2017
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy following the shooting of a co-conspirator at his residence in Dec. 2017.
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Columbia organization working to give everyone a Thanksgiving meal
Local organization is asking for donations to help those in need have a Thanksgiving meal.
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Controversial courthouse murals may be moved to Columbia College
The Boone County Commission will introduce a potential plan to move the Boone County Courthouse murals to Columbia College, where the original artist was a faculty member.
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University of Missouri to use remote learning and work when campus closes due to winter weather
The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.
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UM Board of Curators to meet and discuss vaccine mandate, room and board
The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandate and proposed room and board increases, among other topics.
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BBB study shows complaints about vehicle service contract industry are on the rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new study by the Better Business Bureau shows complaints against the vehicle service contract industry are on the rise. For more than 20 years, the St. Louis region has been the “epicenter” for the industry. Companies that work in the St. Louis region usually market the selling of contracts to millions
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will coronavirus vaccination status affect your holiday plans?
Some people are making plans based on vaccination status, while others feel safe enough to gather regardless of who is or isn’t vaccinated.
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UM System Board of Curators set to vote on federal vaccine mandate Thursday
The UM System Board of Curators will discuss and could vote Thursday on how the system will implement the vaccine mandate for federal contractors, with some possible exceptions.
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Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older
In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.
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U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to COVID-19 and a more dangerous supply of drugs. Over the past year there has been a 30% increase in drug overdoses across the nation. In the state of Missouri there has
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Mizzou offensive football players take questions ahead of Florida game
Mizzou plays at home against Florida on Saturday at 3 p.m.
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Camden County man charged with forgery after allegedly emailing court to get court dates excused
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County prosecutor has charged a Roach man with forgery after he allegedly used an email account to get excused from court three times. Eric Sutton, 55, is charged with three counts of forgery from three separate incidents on June 28, June 30 and July 29, where a doctor sought
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department hosting pediatric coronavirus vaccine clinics
Missouri’s latest State Profile Report showed an increase of 28% in new COVID-19 cases, with 9,176 positive tests being reported last week.
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Major Missouri employers take stance against OSHA’s vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday that they have suspended all activities related to requiring employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccination or COVID-19 testing. This comes just five days after three major Missouri employers, Missouri Farm Bureau, MFA Oil, and Doyle Equipment Manufacturing, filed suit claiming
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Centralia city government narrows police chief search
The Centralia Board of Aldermen will have a closed-door meeting at 6 pm. Wednesday to discuss details regarding personnel.
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Columbia Water and Light reports five water main breaks
Columbia Water and Light reported five water main breaks Wednesday morning between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.
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Tracking today’s cold front and a fall from yesterday’s warmth
TODAY: Walking out the door this morning, you may be tricked into thinking Wednesday will be another incredibly warm day. We’ll start with temperatures about 20 degrees warmer than average, in the mid-to high-50’s. A few may even warm into the low 60’s before a cold front sweeps the area. Showers and a trailing blanket
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U.S. Catholic Bishops vote to approve new statement on communion, does not include wording on politicians
U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference votes to approve a new statement on communion that does not include wording on denying politicians Eucharist based on abortion beliefs.
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Alabama man injured after wreck in Pettis County
A Gulf Shores, Alabama was seriously injured after a crash on Rattlesnake Hill Road in Pettis County.
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